The Difference Between Civil and Criminal Cases in Arizona Generally, legal cases can take two forms: either a civil case or a criminal case. Both incorporate a defendant and a plaintiff, and both can ultimately end in trial before a …
The Difference Between Civil and Criminal Cases in Arizona Read More »
Can Police Use a Drug-Detection Dog to Search My Car During a Traffic Stop? In Arizona, law enforcement is permitted to use “drug dogs,” specialized K9 unit canines that can alert to the presence of certain drugs, during their …
Can Police Use a Drug-Detection Dog to Search My Car During a Traffic Stop? Read More »
DUI Checkpoints in Arizona As in most states in the United States, DUI checkpoints can be found scattered throughout Arizona, and they are legal. The following cities regularly have such checkpoints (but they can also still appear elsewhere): Phoenix Mesa …
Third-Party Rights in Arizona A.R.S. 25-409 addresses the rights of non-parents to petition for court-ordered legal decision-making in the state of Arizona. It outlines the circumstances under which individuals who are not the child’s legal parents can seek legal decision-making …
Third-Party Rights (“Grandparents’ Rights”) in Arizona Read More »
Municipal Codes in Arizona What is a Municipal Code? In Arizona, a municipal criminal code is a city’s rules or ordinances that make certain conduct illegal within that specific city’s municipal boundaries. This city criminal code fills in the gaps …
Sex Trafficking Laws in Arizona: A.R.S. 13-1307 A.R.S. 13-1307 targets sex trafficking and prostitution, aiming to eradicate this crime. It criminalizes knowingly trafficking adults (18 or older) for prostitution or sexually explicit performances through deception, force, or coercion. This covers …
Sex Trafficking and Prostitution Laws in Arizona: A.R.S. 13-1307 Read More »
Pulled Over for a DUI? Find Out What To Do. Being pulled over for a DUI can be a daunting experience, but your actions during this crucial moment can significantly impact the legal proceedings that follow. It’s essential to know …
Steps to Take if You Are Pulled Over for DUI in Arizona Read More »
Think You Can Text While You Drive? Think Again. In January 2021, Arizona enacted the “Arizona Hands-Off Law,” which makes it illegal to use standalone electronic devices that are not in hands-free mode while driving your vehicle. This is inclusive …
Think You Can Text While You Drive in Arizona? Think Again. Read More »
Confused About ADOT Hearings? If you have an upcoming hearing through the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Rideout Law Group can represent you. In Arizona, you may find yourself needing to appear in an ADOT hearing for a DUI (admin …
Drug Paraphernalia Charges in Arizona In simple terms, A.R.S. 13-3415 addresses the possession, manufacture, delivery, and advertising of drug paraphernalia. The statute aims to deter and penalize activities related to drug use and distribution by regulating items used in the …
