Criminal Law
In 1990 the Arizona Constitution was amended to include the “Victims’ Bill of Rights” (hereinafter “VBR”). Contained in Article 2, Section 2.1 of the Arizona Constitution, the VBR affords the victims
May 10, 2023
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In 1990 the Arizona Constitution was amended to include the “Victims’ Bill of Rights” (hereinafter “VBR”). Contained in Article 2, Section 2.1 of the Arizona Constitution, the VBR affords the victims
The prosecutor plays a critical role in the criminal justice system, holding the power to decide whether to charge an individual with a criminal offense and what that charge should be. Their ability t
In the recent election, Arizona voters made history by approving recreational marijuana. Amongst all registered voters, 60% voted “yes” on the Smart and Safe Arizona Act.Come November 30, 2020, any pe
If someone is convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for the first time in the state of Arizona, they will be jailed for at least 10 days, fined at least $1,250, required to complete community
Bill Cosby, Once known as “America’s Dad”, was accused of drugging and molesting Andrea Constand at his home in 2004. Cosby argued that the contact was consensual. When the news broke, more than 60 wo
Arizona has some of the strictest impaired driving laws in the country. Even for a first offense DUI in Arizona, a defendant can face harsh penalties, including jail time, revocation of the driver’s l
Since the invention of the smartphone, people have increasingly been recording police officers on duty. In many of these videos, the officers have asked or told the person holding the phone to stop re
False confessions occur more than reported on in the news. Arizona’s deadliest shooting involved four false confessions and months in jail for those falsely accused of the murders. Read how these fals
When accused of a crime, the defenses of duress or necessity should always be considered. However, these defenses should be raised only in circumstances when the evidence supports it. This article wil
Law enforcement officers stop drivers they suspect of driving under the influence and evaluate them for signs of intoxication. In Arizona, prosecutors can charge individuals for bribery in addition to