In Arizona, the law sets several designations for punishment levels for driving under the influence. One of those is an extreme DUI. The category of DUI you get will impact your potential punishment or sentencing for the charge. The Arizona Department of...
Female juvenile offenders and the criminal justice system
When you think about the term “youthful offender” you probably picture a troubled teenaged boy with an anger problem. However, court dockets across the country are full of cases involving not just boys and young men, but also girls and young women. Social and personal...
Can I challenge a drug dog’s alert during a traffic stop?
Enforcement officers often use drug dogs trained to alert whenever they smell one of four things: cocaine, meth, heroin, or marijuana. But what happens when the odor of one of those four things is no longer illegal? What happens when the state decides to legalize...
When can a minor be charged as an adult?
Fortunately, our justice system is typically more lenient when it comes to charging minors with crimes. However, occasionally a teenager can receive the same sentence they would receive if they were an adult, including the same fines and prison sentence. Luckily,...
Is that cocaine in your car, or were you just doing the laundry?
The police pull you over. They notice a white powder in the back seat of your car. You claim it must be laundry detergent from a bottle that had tipped over during a previous trip. The police claim it must be cocaine. Is it enough for the police to make an arrest...
Tough love, criminal charges and protecting your child’s future
Teenagers make mistakes. Learning from those mistakes can help shape teens into responsible adults. However, what should you do if your child’s mistake violates the law, leading to an arrest and criminal charges? It can be tempting to adopt a “tough love” approach....
Officer arrested in Fort McDowell domestic dispute
Criminal accusations can bring with them heavy consequences. Those who face them in Prescott Valley may find some of the consequences to be immediate (even prior to having the chance to argue their cases in court), while others may come after criminal proceedings have...
For some, drug court an alternative to incarceration
An Arizona drug conviction can bring with it significant penalties, and depending on circumstances, you may have to spend some amount of time behind bars as a result of your drug crime. Craig Williams, Attorney at Law, PLLC, understands that, in some instances, drug...
Ariz. authorities arrest parents on narcotics charges
Fentanyl is an extremely strong opioid prescribed to treat severe pain. Because of its potency, fentanyl is often manufactured and/or sold illegally and used to induce euphoria. It is sometimes sold in combination with other illegal drugs, such as cocaine or heroin....
Was your teen arrested for underage DUI after tailgating?
The onset of fall means football games and high schoolers all over Prescott Valley queuing up for tailgate parties before their weekly games. Unfortunately, many tailgate parties involve underage drinking. One study done at the University of Minnesota (UM) indicated...
