Receiving notification that your criminal charges are set aside may provide hope and increase your motivation to move beyond your past. This development could provide the foundation for you to improve your life and rebuild your reputation without your past crimes...
Property crimes by juveniles decline
Property crimes do not involve the use of force against a victim or the threat thereof. However, they do involve destroying and/or stealing someone else's property. Although people of all ages can commit property crimes, there is a strong association between them and...
What teens need to know about consent
You have educated your child about the consequences of drinking and driving, shoplifting and other common teen offenses. However, a high school romance could cause serious legal trouble if your teen does not understand Arizona laws about consent. RAINN lists these...
Domestic violence accusations and your parental rights
Unlike most crimes, an accusation of domestic can begin two separate legal proceedings. There is the criminal charge that could put you in jail. And, often, the accusing party will file for an Order of Protection against you as well. An Order of Protection is commonly...
DUI charges as an older adult
Some people think of a twenty-something when they envision the type of person who faces DUI charges, but it is important to remember that drivers of different ages face these allegations. If you are an older adult, or you have an elderly parent or spouse who is facing...
How reliable are breath test results?
When facing charges for allegedly driving drunk in Arizona, you may think you have few options. If authorities have a breath test indicating that your blood-alcohol content was above the legal limit of .08 at the time of your DUI arrest, challenging such a result may...
Are ignition interlock devices safe?
If you have been arrested and charged with an impaired driving offense in Arizona, you may end up being mandated to install and use an ignition interlock device as part of your penalties. The IID does allow you to drive again during your license suspension or...
Your criminal record and your new job search
Many people in Arizona live life with a criminal mark on their record. These realities may stem from minor indiscretions to more substantial events, yet they should not preclude a person's ability to move forward positively and create a good life. When it comes time...
A primer on Arizona DUI penalties
Arizona takes a strong stance when it comes to impaired driving. A driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs offense may result in a person losing the right to drive, spending time in jail and more. The presence of prior DUI offenses, a person's blood alcohol...
What is Arizona’s approach to a sex offender registry?
If you or someone in your family has been accused of a sexual crime, you will want to learn about the potential outcomes of a conviction for these types of offenses. Depending on the nature of the situation, a person convicted of a sex crime may need to register as a...
