Tucson DUI & Criminal Defense Blog

In Arizona, “Aggravated Assault” charged under ARS § 13-1204 is a Class Four Felony, and in some cases with mandatory prison.  Today, we’ll discuss some of the most common  types of Aggravated Assault.

This blog discusses how in a typical criminal case such as a DUI or domestic violence police misconduct even if not resulting in grievous misfortune  can sometimes provide a helpful remedy  for the criminally accused.

Many people are surprised by how outsized the consequences some misdemeanor convictions can be. The “collateral” consequences—meaning all those hidden administrative, licensing, employment, custody-related, lifestyle related consequences that you don’t think even exist.

For thirty years two federal laws prohibited all those convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence offenses, and  also those not convicted or even charged with any crime but subject to domestic violence “restraining orders” from ever possessing firearms

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime in Arizona. If you have been arrested for DUI, it is important to understand your legal rights and the potential consequences of a conviction. One of the most important decisions you will make is whether to hire a lawyer to represent you. In this article, we will discuss several  reasons why you may want to consider getting a lawyer for a DUI in Arizona.

Today we’ll talk about how victims may also influence the final outcomes of domestic violence criminal proceedings in Arizona, particularly in relation to a putative offer of “diversion.”

Today we continue, introducing you today to the Arizona Victims’ Bill of Rights. We discuss herein how the Arizona Victims’ Bill of Rights may be in some cases actually helpful to defendants whose victims do not want the defendant prosecuted or restrained. In other words, we discuss how a cooperative victim may use the Arizona Victims’ Bill of Rights to make her voice heard on release conditions, case management, and potentially outcome.

If you are a licensed professional, serve in the military, hold security or access clearances, or need to carry or handle a firearm for your job, domestic violence charges, even if later dismissed, can alter your career trajectory.

A few blogs back, you and I spoke about clearing your Arizona record of conviction through various machinations, at least setting it aside, or sealing it, and in some happy cannabis cases expunging it completamente.

Pull all the way off the roadway into a parking log, and park correctly in the lot if possible
If it is not too hot or too cold, turn off the engine and take the keys out of the ignition
If possible, sleep in the back seat, or the passenger seat.
If you are sleeping in the driver’s seat lean the driver’s seat all the way back
Text or email or call somebody to tell them that you have pulled off the roadway to sleep