Is Jail Mandatory for a DUI Conviction? Arizona takes DUI offenses very seriously. DUI charges are class 1 misdemeanors that can be raised to felonies in aggravated cases. Due to the gravity of DUI charges, those who are convicted will […]
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Arson Laws in Arizona Arson is a very serious crime regardless of where it is committed. With its particularly dry climate, arson committed in Arizona can have particularly damaging consequences. Arson occurs when a person knowingly and deliberately starts a
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List of Felony Offenses in Arizona Felony crimes are the most serious offenses an individual can commit. Felony charges include class 1, class 2, class 3, class 4, class 5, and class 6 classifications, with class 1 being the most
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Racing on the Highway: Arizona’s Laws Arizona’s many wide-open roads may seem to lend themselves to vehicle racing. However, regardless of whether the highway lanes are largely empty or busy with traffic, Arizona prohibits vehicles from racing on any street
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Criminal Discovery and Disclosure Compliance for the State: Arizona’s Rule 15.1 The state of Arizona’s Rules of Criminal Procedure lay out all the legal requirements regarding how criminal proceedings must take place within the state. One very important component of
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Garrity Rights: Protecting Law Enforcement Against Self-Incrimination The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects individuals involved in criminal cases from being required to testify if such testimony may incriminate them. Garrity rights, also known as Garrity protection or
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Dog At Large: Arizona’s Laws A “dog at large” is one which is completely unrestrained, whether by tether, leash, or something similar. Arizona state statute provides laws regulating when a dog may or may not be at large, with additional
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Can a Passenger in a Vehicle Drink Alcohol? Arizona has strict “open container laws” which make it illegal to have any open container of alcohol in a passenger area of a vehicle. According to A.R.S. 4-251, the following is unlawful:
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Minor in Possession (MIP) / Minor in Consumption (MIC) Charges Arizona is home to several major universities that attract and house students from around the country as well as internationally. As these students learn to navigate adult livelihood and responsibility,
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Failure to Appear: A.R.S. 13-2506 and 13-2507 “Failure to Appear” (FTA) is a legal term used to describe when an individual fails to show up to a scheduled court date for a criminal offense. The severity of the penalties involved
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