After twenty-five years as an Arizona DUI defense attorney, I can safely say that my DUI clients have a universal distrust of police breath machines and governmental sample tests. What I cannot figure out is why this massive skepticism has not lead to more independent blood tests. The constitutions of both the United States and the State of … [Read more...] about DUI Defense Attorney | What If I Don’t Trust the Cops’ Breath or Blood Test?
Criminal Defense Attorney in Arizona
DUI Marijuana Defense – Can I Get a Conviction Overturned?
As an Arizona DUI marijuana defense attorney, I have fielded numerous inquiries from individuals seeking to have their old DUI – marijuana convictions overturned, set aside or expunged. On April 22, 2014, the Arizona Supreme Court issued a ruling declaring that from that day forward: “Drivers cannot be convicted of the [DUI – marijuana] (A)(3) … [Read more...] about DUI Marijuana Defense – Can I Get a Conviction Overturned?
Traffic Defense Attorney | How Often Can I Go to Defensive Driving School?
As an Arizona traffic defense attorney, I receive dozens of calls each month from good people who just happen to be on the wrong end of a traffic ticket. Many of these citations are civil in nature and carry no possibility of jail time. That does not mean, however, that they can be ignored. Failure to respond to a civil traffic violation can … [Read more...] about Traffic Defense Attorney | How Often Can I Go to Defensive Driving School?
Arizona’s How to Catch a Predator Laws: Are they really catching who they were meant for?
When it comes to sexual offenses, Arizona has some of the harshest prison sentences in the country. Recently law enforcement has been investigating, enforcing, and prosecuting crimes such as prostitution, child prostitution, and luring minors for sexual exploitation with greater frequency and ferocity. One of the reasons for the increased … [Read more...] about Arizona’s How to Catch a Predator Laws: Are they really catching who they were meant for?
Arizona’s Revenge Porn Law Remains on Indefinite Hold
Earlier this year, the Arizona Legislature made major revisions to Arizona’s revenge porn law, Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-1425. Arizona is neither the first nor the only state to prohibit the unauthorized disclosure of intimate photos that were created for private viewing only (commonly referred to as “revenge porn”). The terminology … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Revenge Porn Law Remains on Indefinite Hold
Criminal Defense for Burglary
And To Think the “Hamburglar” Looks So Harmless As a criminal defense attorney in Arizona I have found that modern burglary statutes are some of the least-understood crimes on the books. Potential clients commonly ask questions like: But I just wanted to steal something. How can I be guilty of burglary? But the window was open. Don’t I have to … [Read more...] about Criminal Defense for Burglary