Intoxication on any substance can have a severe impact on a person's life in general. Specifically, it can alter someone's career path. How exactly does an OWI tie into a person's career? What should people facing an OWI charge understand about these serious...
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Examining Arizona’s self-defense laws
When people in Arizona hear one claim self-defense when answerings to accusations of a violent assault, many might expect them to react with skepticism. Indeed, most might say that such claims are self-serving. Yet at the same time, many people would likely recognize...
Does Arizona allow record expungement?
If you have a criminal record, you may wonder if there is a way for a judge to delete or expunge it. While Arizona does not allow for this, you may qualify for a set-aside of your conviction. Not every criminal conviction may follow a path to set aside, but if yours...
What is the law on serious drug offenders in Arizona?
jurisdictions. Arizona law specifies many different crimes for persons who use, possess, manufacture and traffic drugs. Some penalties are harsher than others. One of the strictest punishments is for a conviction under Arizona's serious drug offender statute as the...
Can you trust a public defender to handle your case?
If you are facing criminal charges, you undoubtedly want to put the matter behind you as quickly as possible. Still, if you are not guilty or have a valid defense, rushing to accept a plea deal may be a bad idea. Having an attorney on your side is likely to make a...
What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
Murder and manslaughter are two types of criminal homicide, an offense in which one person takes the life of another. These are two of the most serious charges in the criminal justice system, and while they may sound similar, there are important distinctions between...
What is a lesser included offense?
Little else can ruin your life more than criminal charges. After all, depending on the seriousness of the charge, you may lose your freedom, forfeit certain rights or pay hefty fines. If a judge or jury convicts you, you also are likely to have a criminal record for...
Can your child keep financial aid after a drug conviction?
If you are a parent of a college-aged teen, you have probably been saving for his or her higher education for years. This makes sense, as obtaining a bachelor's degree has become almost unbelievable expensive. In fact, according to First Financial Bank, the average...
Legally growing marijuana in Arizona
In November 2020, the state enacted a law legalizing the recreational possession and use of marijuana. Included with this legalization, is the ability for private users to grow their own cannabis plants. Although permitted, the state still has significant restrictions...
What do you know about treating a drug addiction?
Arizona police recently charged you with a drug crime. While you wait to see how your case turns out, you want to address compulsions that led to your encounter with law enforcement. The National Institute on Drug Abuse explores how drug addiction treatment works. You...
