Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Avondale is one of the fastest growing cities in the West Valley, settled at the base of the Estrella Mountains and just a 15-minute commute from downtown Phoenix. Thousands of NASCAR and racing fans descend on this city each year, attending races at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR), which is a significant boost to the local…

Criminal law is comprised of Substantive Criminal Law and Procedural Criminal Law, as well as Legal and Factual Defenses. We have previously defined procedural defenses in this blog entry here and also discussed factual defenses in this blog entry here. The focus of today’s blog posting is going to be a discussion regarding Substantive Criminal…

According to a recent report in The State Press (8/21/13), Tempe police officers began increasing their patrols with the start of the fall semester at ASU. They have launched a task force – Operation Safe and Sober – which will include saturation patrols around campus and surrounding areas in Tempe, beginning August 15 and continuing…

If you have been arrested for any type of DUI violation in Chandler, AZ or any surrounding areas, it is advisable to seek the assistance of an experienced Chandler Criminal Defense Attorney before making any decisions in your case. Aside from the complexities involved in litigating DUI cases, DUI penalties in the State of Arizona…

If you were arrested for a misdemeanor DUI in Scottsdale, you will likely be cited into the Scottsdale Municipal Court, located at 3700 N. 75th Street in Scottsdale, AZ. You may also be cited into the McDowell Mountain Justice Court or the Desert Ridge Justice Court if you were stopped along the 101 Highway –…

Congratulations to Attorney Trent Buckallew! The Arizona State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization has certified him as a criminal law specialist. What Is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist? In Arizona, attorneys can achieve the status of “certified legal specialist” once they have proven experience in a particular area of law, such as criminal law.…

The Firm recently prevailed in defense litigation on a case involving a driving on suspended/revoked driver’s license violation. Through its case investigation, the defense discovered a violation of the defendant’s Fourth Amendment Rights (unlawful seizure of evidence) and moved for a suppression of this evidence. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that…

If you were arrested for a misdemeanor DUI in the Town of Gilbert, you will likely be cited into the Gilbert Municipal Court or the Highland Justice Court – both located at 55 East Civic Center Drive in Gilbert, AZ. Felony DUI complaints are filed in the Maricopa County Superior Court – Southeast Facility, located…

According to recent media reports, this year’s DUI task force arrests exceeded last year’s numbers both in the number of people arrested as well as in the average blood-alcohol levels (BAC) of those arrested, compared to previous years. There were 559 people arrested for DUIs over the Memorial Day weekend, up from 547 in 2012…

If you have been arrested for a criminal offense, hiring a skilled Mesa criminal defense attorney is in the best interest of your future. There are a number of factors that must be taken into account in order to determine how to best fight for your reputation, your rights and your freedom. One of the…