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September 17, 2019 | assault & violent crimes
Arizona is well known for its excessive heat. The dangers resulting from leaving a child or animal unattended in a vehicle during the warmer seasons are well known. However, if you see a child or animal suffering from these dangers, what can you legally do about it? Importantly, if you see a child or animal… read more
Read MoreAugust 15, 2019 | assault & violent crimes
The state of Arizona operates under the law of implied consent, which means that individuals who are pulled over on suspicion of DUI will be required to take a blood, breath or urine test upon arrest. Assuming that the individual is lawfully arrested by a law enforcement officer who displayed no malicious intent at the… read more
Read MoreJuly 15, 2019 | assault & violent crimes
Drivers in Arizona who are arrested for a DUI can face license suspension even if they are never convicted of a crime. The reason for this is that Arizona’s Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) handles driving privileges as a separate proceeding from the criminal charge. Arizona considers driving a privilege, not a right. The government reserves… read more
Read MoreJune 27, 2019 | assault & violent crimes
There are several ways that police officers are able to spot drunk drivers. Regardless of whether the stop is made on the road or through a DUI checkpoint, there are several characteristics that have been shown to indicate impaired driving. This type of behavior is what police officers and highway patrolmen look for when searching… read more
Read MoreMay 21, 2019 | assault & violent crimes
You hear a crash in the middle of the night and walk into your living room to investigate. You see a masked man with a balaclava and he starts moving to you. What can you do? Am I allowed to shoot an intruder in my house? The answer is that it depends. Using deadly physical… read more
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