Being charged with drug possession can be devastating for your future regardless of your age or current situation. The classification of crime and the penalty you may face will vary depending on various factors. You should know that you do have options for defense...
Sobering statistics about Arizona DUI
The holiday season brought expanded enforcement to the Prescott area to reduce accidents associated with driving under the influence. Reviewing Arizona's DUI statistics can help you understand the safety risks of substance use as a motorist. These are some of the most...
What do you know about federal student aid and drug convictions?
An unfortunate decision left you in police custody facing drug charges. Not only must you deal with a legal matter, but you may also have a financial hurdle to overcome as you continue earning a college education in Arizona. The U.S. Department of Education explains...
3 careers a DUI charge could jeopardize
Doctors, nurses, educators, accountants, commercial drivers and others must have a license to practice their specialty. In Arizona, different licensing boards have ways to punish those who received a DUI. What could happen to your career if the police charged you with...
More Details About Marijuana Use in Arizona
By now most people know that recreational marijuana became legal in Arizona with the approval of Proposition 207. People might not know that restrictions remain in effect in many different areas of usage. The passage of recreational marijuana use does not allow...
How could constructive possession impact your drug case?
If you find yourself facing any kind of drug charge, you should know about constructive possession. FindLaw explains that this doctrine provides the prosecutor a way to convict you even when you do not actually possess the drugs on which the prosecution bases its...
Must you disclose your minor drug offense for employment?
You want to advance your career, but you must now do so with a drug offense on your criminal record. Because you have a minor charge, must you disclose your encounter with Arizona police to employers? Chron explains how to navigate a job search when you have a...
Can a drug conviction make students ineligible for financial aid?
When your college student uses financial aid to help pay for higher education in Arizona, there are certain things he or she might do that could put an end to this help. Receiving a drug conviction is one such action, because any type of drug offense may impact his or...
How does intent factor into paraphernalia charges?
Items that count as drug paraphernalia include a variety of objects like water pipes, small spoons, roach clips and syringes. Some of these items have legitimate uses, so law enforcement should not suspect you of having illegal paraphernalia if you are doing nothing...
Arizona marijuana law now that recreational use is legal
Since the approval of Proposition 207, Arizona joins the ranks of states legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. With it comes a lot of changes the average citizen should know. Possession laws change with this legalization but they do not all vanish. As the...
