Following the passage of Arizona Proposition 207, recreational marijuana is now legal in limited amounts. This includes THC vaporizer concentrates, marijuana edibles, and the safe and responsible cultivation of a small number of marijuana plants. But what about people...
Money laundering is not a common crime, but it is a serious crime. Any money obtained through illegal means leaves a trail when it’s spent. If someone sells drugs for a living and doesn’t have an income on the books, yet they’re making top dollar purchases, this sets...
If you’re found driving on a suspended or revoked license, your car will be towed and stored at your expense. Tucson city police will send your car to Gary’s Towing, and the Sheriffs will send your car to Mobile Maintenance & Towing LLC. The fee structure varies...
Driving on a suspended or revoked license in Tucson can come with some hefty penalties. The circumstances of the situation may change the severity of these penalties. If you’re contending with an active case related to driving on a suspended license, call a lawyer....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...