If officers have probable cause to believe you have committed a crime, there is a good chance you may find yourself in handcuffs. Before conducting a custodial interrogation, which is police questioning when you are not free to leave, officers must advise you of your...
How does Arizona define assault?
Arizona law defines assault as the attempt to injure another person or the threat to do so. As FindLaw explains, Arizona breaks ordinary assault into three classes. In order to convict you, the prosecutor must prove that you did the following: Class 1 – Knowingly,...
What is a field sobriety test?
Officers often rely on several tools to detect whether you are driving sober or not. Though the most well-known tests are the breath and blood analysis tests, they are not the ones you will see right away. More often than not, that will fall to field sobriety testing....
The mental health needs of juvenile offenders
As a parent, you want to provide your child with a beneficial future. But if your child gets charged with a crime, you may worry about your child’s future and if he or she struggles with a mental health issue. According to the National Conference of State...
What should I know about breathalyzer calibration?
In the event that the police accuse you of driving while under the influence in Arizona, it is highly likely that one of the key pieces of evidence against you is a breathalyzer reading. A breathalyzer is a specific type of machine that requires a suspect to breathe...
When do you have a right to legal counsel?
Before conducting custodial interrogations, detectives usually must inform individuals of their legal rights. They do so by reading the Miranda advisement. This advisement includes both your right to remain silent and your right to legal counsel. The right to legal...
Drug possession and methamphetamine: Arizona’s laws
Methamphetamine is a type of illicit drug. On the street, the most common form is crystal methamphetamine, often simply called "meth" or "crystal meth." This is only a single form of the drug, which can be taken in many ways. Methamphetamine can be injected, snorted,...
3 ways a criminal conviction can cost you
In Prescott Valley, like most other places, a criminal conviction is no joke. Whether you are facing charges for drug possession or domestic violence, a conviction can adversely affect your life in many ways. However, a criminal charge does not always have to end in...
Ways to dispute drug possession charges
Receiving drug possession charges in Arizona is a very serious matter, despite the much looser marijuana laws in many of the our neighbor states. If you receive drug charges, it is essential that you begin building a strong legal defense as quickly as possible. When...
Despite increased popularity, marijuana is illegal in Arizona
There's no question that cultural attitudes toward marijuana have shifted drastically in the last decade. With many states having legalized recreational use by adults or medical use for those with qualifying conditions, fewer Americans than ever support the continued...
