by tucsonseopros | Jul 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Probable cause is the most important aspect of any police stop that leads to search, seizure of property, or arrest. In order to arrest a suspect, the circumstances must meet the standards of probable cause. What probable cause is an who ultimately decides what can be...
by Elias Damianakos | Apr 15, 2020 | Drug Possession
Arizona’s methamphetamine epidemic has grown to massive proportions. Nearly every law enforcement agency throughout the state reports that meth is one of the easiest to access drugs within their jurisdiction. Routine busts lead to the seizure of millions of dollars...
by Elias Damianakos | Apr 15, 2020 | Drug Possession
Arizona is in a prime location for drug trafficking across borders. Any border state is at significant risk for drugs finding their way in or out of Mexico, or even South America. Because of the state’s location, the law is designed to be notoriously hard on anyone...
by Elias Damianakos | Apr 13, 2020 | Drug Possession
Arizona is notoriously tough on drugs. The state’s location on the Mexican border makes it a vulnerable place for importing and exporting drugs, keeping authorities on high alert. The potential for a large scale drug crisis removes all leniency for repercussions,...
by Elias Damianakos | Dec 6, 2019 | Legal information
Most with an outstanding arrest warrant in Arizona will have reasonable suspicion that such a warrant exists. That person will often know that he or she failed to comply or missed an important court date. In rare circumstances, a warrant can be issued for the arrest...
by Elias Damianakos | Dec 6, 2019 | Legal information
Depending upon the type of offense a person is accused of committing in the Tucson area, he or she will be required to work with one of four courts. Low level offenses committed within the city limits will be handled in city (municipal) court. Low level offenses...
by Elias Damianakos | Nov 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Marijuana use is legal for people with medical marijuana cards, even though marijuana is regarded as a substance than can impair one’s ability to operate a motor vehicle. DUI laws were designed to keep people from driving while impaired by substances, leaving medical...
by Elias Damianakos | Nov 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
DUI is a crime that Arizona takes very seriously. There is nearly no wiggle room in the law, and those convicted of a DUI in Arizona will face significant repercussions. Although most people associate DUI charges with drunk driving, motorists found to be under the...
by Elias Damianakos | Apr 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
A criminal arrest or conviction can affect people in different ways. In Arizona and nationwide, a criminal conviction or a criminal arrest can have severe consequences such as the ability to get or keep a job, rent an apartment, or continue to receive public...
by Elias Damianakos | Apr 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
It is estimated that 62,000 Arizona residents are incarcerated in various facilities such as state prisons, local jails, and federal prisons. The rate of incarceration in Arizona has steadily and significantly grown over the last 40 years. People of color are...
