Legal Articles, Misdemeanor
Drugged Driving in Arizona
Some drug crimes may be commonly known, such as possession of marijuana. Other drug charges may arise from less expected circumstances. One particular drug-related crime is driving under the influence of drugs, or DUI.
An Unorthodox View of the Ray Rice Alleged Act of Domestic Violence
While the footage was disturbing to many, our Maricopa County sexual assault attorneys believe the footage suggests that Rice might have had a legitimate defense.
Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorneys Discuss Tucson’s New Move to Limit the Use of Criminal History in Hiring
Tucson has become the first municipality in Arizona to make changes that will limit criminal history as a relevant factor when it comes to hiring new employees.
Targeted Enforcement
A Review of Criminal Liability and Penalties in White Collar Environmental Crimes.
Reduction in punishment for federal drug crimes
Reduction in prison sentences for federal drug offenders.
Sealing Criminal Records
Article on proper procedure for obtaining Orders of Non-Disclosure of adult criminal records.
Right to an Additional Test When Arrested for DWI
If you have been arrested on suspicion of DWI in Minnesota and have submitted to a blood, breath or urine test at the request of law enforcement, then you have a statutory right to obtain an additional, independent test.
Missouri DWI Administrative Hearings- The Fight for Your Driver’s License
If you have been charged with a DWI in Missouri, you need to act quickly if you want to protect your driving privilege. In order to avoid an suspension, you or your attorney must file a request for an administrative hearing before your 15 day permit expires.
Informing Jurors of the Consequences of a Guilty Verdict
If jurors are being asked to decide an individual’s guilt, why not also allow them to factor the punishment a defendant would face into that equation?
Arizona’s Tough Ignition Interlock Device Law
Since September 2007, Arizona law requires that a Mandatory Ignition Interlock Device (IID) be installed on the cars of all those convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), including first offenders.