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How to Effectively Negotiate a Traffic Violation After Being Pulled Over

Posted on February 23, 2016 in Traffic Violations

It is estimated that Americans pay billions of dollars each year on traffic violations. Receiving these tickets can be daunting and frustrating because due to their time consumption. However, we often hear stories about our friends and family who always get out of tickets. Some people have all the luck – or so it seems. They…
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Underage Drinking Exceptions: How Do State Laws Vary on Underage Drinking?

Posted on February 19, 2016 in Juvenile Crimes

In the United States, general alcohol laws prevent individuals under the age of 21 from purchasing or consuming alcohol. However, 45 states have underage drinking exceptions. Five states, Arkansas, Alabama, New Hampshire, West Virginia, and Idaho, have no exceptions. You may wonder what exactly individuals under 21 can do legally. Before you let teens have…
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Physician Liability in DUI Cases

Posted on February 12, 2016 in Drunk Driving

Prescription intoxication charges are extremely complex, and developing a defense requires the skill and expertise of an experienced criminal defense lawyer. If you’re facing a prescription related DUI charge, you may feel betrayed by the health care system – particularly if you were only following the orders of your doctor. If you are facing this…
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“Disturbing the Peace” – How the Arizona Justice System Looks at Young Offenders

Posted on January 28, 2016 in Juvenile Crimes

Does disturbing the peace become a criminal offense when you have your music too loud at 3:00 AM or does it take more serious disturbances to turn it into a criminal matter? Many people aren’t quite sure how arresting officers qualify a “disturbing the peace” offense. Here’s some information to clarify the laws. What Does…
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I Never Received My Court Date, Am I Responsible for Failing to Appear?

Posted on January 22, 2016 in Crime

If you fail to show up for a court date, you could face criminal charges. It doesn’t matter if your court date was set to contest a traffic citation or to address more serious charges. Court orders are non-negotiable, and a judge has the authority to put a warrant out for your arrest if you…
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Medicare Fraud: Federal Charges Physicians May Face for Billing Too High

Posted on January 15, 2016 in Crime

A physician can face federal charges and fines or incarceration for improper Medicare billing. If a doctor knows, or should have reasonably known, the billing information was unreasonably high, then the act of billing is considered fraudulent. Here’s what you need to know to protect your practice: Medicare Compensation Is Not Free Money Many physicians…
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Arizona Restraining Order Violation: The Aftermath and Long-Term Effects

Posted on December 28, 2015 in Crime

In Arizona, restraining orders are also referred to as orders of protection or injunctions. A restraining order is a court order placed against an individual, prohibiting the person named from certain acts, such as making contact with the party, coming near that person’s home, work or school. These court orders are typically used in domestic violence,…
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Domestic Terrorism Consequences Terrorists Face

Posted on December 18, 2015 in Crime

U.S. Cities Affected By Domestic Terrorism San Bernardino. Chattanooga. Boston. Fort Hood. These cities now represent true tragedies that have taken place in the United States, each with a commonality. Domestic terrorism, also known as homegrown terrorism, is described as violent acts committed by permanent U.S. residents against their own people. Domestic terrorism aims to…
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Arizona MVD Identity Theft & Prevention Measures

Posted on December 11, 2015 in Crime

It’s Friday night and your college roommate is going out to the bar, ready to partake in libations after a stressful week. She asks you to join her, but as a minor, you don’t know how you’ll get past security. For future reference, your friend suggests heading to the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) to…
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Unpaid Meter Tickets Can Give You the Boot… and Tow

Posted on November 27, 2015 in Crime

There are approximately 2,000 parking meters in Phoenix. All are enforced from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays. Phoenix has more than $9.8 million in unpaid parking fines, and lists more than 106,000 unpaid tickets, according to data from the Phoenix City Court. There are an estimated 4,193 drivers with three or…
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