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...
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 Some of the information contained here may be outdated.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...
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...