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4/21/16 We are supposed to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, and searches of a person, their body, and their property, without a warrant and without exigent circumstances are unconstitutional. However, a number of states (which does not include Arizona, thankfully) have made it a criminal offense to refuse to submit to blood or…
4/19/16 Arizona law requires people in many professions to have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Fingerprint Division of the Arizona Department of Public Safety. An arrest or conviction for DUI results in a restriction being placed on the card so that the cardholder is precluded from driving any vehicle to transport employees…
4/18/16 A recent posting by the Maricopa County Superior and Justice Courts warns of possible bogus phone calls or emails regarding failure to pay court fines or fees. The public is advised not to give out any sensitive information over the phone and, if needed, to call the court/county number back to verify whether…
4/18/16 Arizona law now mandates that all persons convicted of DUI must install and maintain an Ignition Interlock Device for at least one year. The only exception to this requirement is if the person is convicted of DUI Drugs only because they had a Controlled Substance in their Body without a Valid Prescription, and had…
4/18/16 In Arizona crime victims have rights secured by both the Arizona constitution and state law. Those rights include the right to be represented by private counsel and to be heard and present evidence at a restitution hearing. In the 2015 case of Lindsay R. v. Cohen, 343 P.3d 435, a victim sought to…
4/15/16 A 75-year-old disabled Vet in Alabama was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a personal marijuana possession conviction, because he had previous (twenty years old) felony convictions for armed robbery. This New York Times editorial piece examines the injustices of mandatory life sentence requirements in personal-use marijuana cases;…
4/15/16 Arizona law now mandates a one-year revocation of a person’s Arizona driver’s license or privilege to drive if they are found guilty of a first offense Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of Drugs or Driving With a Drug in Their Body Without a Valid Prescription. By contrast, a person who is convicted of DUI…
4/14/16 Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division has installed self-serve kiosks at the El Mirage and Paradise Valley City Courts. ServiceArizona kiosks are already available in the Phoenix, Scottsdale and Surprise City Courts. The ServiceArizona kiosks can be used for many routine services (which are also available on the ServiceArizona.com website), such as:…
4/14/16 Proposed legislation in New York would equip law enforcement with a device which could scan drivers’ cell phones and other electronics to determine if the item was in use at the time of an accident. If use was determined, the driver would face charges and potential accident liability. Under the terms of the bill,…
4/13/16 The U.S. Marshals Service announced Monday an operation dubbed “Operation Justice” had resulted in the arrest of 203 fugitives in Maricopa and Pinal Counties. If you’ve been charged with DUI or another criminal offense, getting help from an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer is one of the best things you can do for your…