20-Day Impound and Getting Your Car Back in Tucson (Updated) Arizona law allows law enforcement officers to impound a vehicle for 20 days under certain circumstances. This was previously a 30-day impound, which is why you may still see it referred to as a “30-day...
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...
Methamphetamine Possession Laws and Penalties in Arizona Updated September 2026: Methamphetamine possession remains a felony offense under Arizona law. Arizona classifies methamphetamine as a “dangerous drug,” but methamphetamine is subject to several provisions that...
What Is the Penalty for Heroin Possession in Arizona? Updated September 2026: Arizona law continues to treat heroin as a narcotic drug, and possession of heroin can result in a felony charge. However, Arizona law distinguishes between possession for personal use and...
What Is the Penalty for Cocaine Possession in Arizona? Updated September 2026: Cocaine possession remains a felony offense under Arizona law. However, the potential consequences depend heavily on whether the allegation involves cocaine for personal use or a more...
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...
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...
Please note! Some of the information contained here may be outdated. Please refer to our new entry on Marijuana and DUI in Arizona. 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...
Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Record in Arizona A criminal conviction in Arizona carries penalties such as jail time, probation, and fines. But the punishment does not always end when the case is over. A conviction can create a lasting record that follows you...