The Baker Law Firm, Phoenix Criminal Defense & Family Law Gun Crimes and Violent Crimes Defense Attorneys Like every state in the US, Arizona has laws that govern who can own guns, buy guns, and where guns may be used. Unfortunately, laws are not always clearly...
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At what age can you drink alcohol in Arizona?
Updated For 2021 Drinking alcohol is something many Arizona residents do socially or in private. There is a certain age that the state says you must be before you can legally partake in alcoholic beverages, and that is 21. Anyone younger than that who police find to...
Substance abuse is not uncommon on college campuses
Updated For 2021 From the moment your child was born, you likely wanted to keep him or her protected forever. Of course, you knew that a day would come when he or she would go off to college to live without you for the first time. Though you likely experienced a great...
Drug addiction can lead to doctor shopping
Updated For 2021 A workplace accident, a surgical procedure, complaints of anxiety, depression and chronic pain are just a few of the reasons why doctors may prescribe powerful drugs that bring welcome relief but come with devastating risks. Many of the drugs...
Holiday drinking could put you at risk of a DUI charge
Updated For 2021 Whether you are getting together with family for Christmas or making plans with friends for New Year's Eve, you likely have at least a couple of social gatherings to attend this month. With Christmas just around the corner and the year coming to a...
False accusations of domestic violence can jeopardize your future
Updated For 2021 Domestic violence laws overwhelmingly favor the victims, and rightly so. An abused spouse or partner may have few options for escaping a dangerous situation, so the swift and dependable response of police may mean the difference between life and...
A strong defense against computer-based criminal charges
Updated For 2021 Computer-related criminal charges of any kind are a direct threat to your future. If convicted, you could face time behind bars, fines and other penalties that could change the course of your life. Taking your situation seriously and developing an...
Arizona sentencing laws are not always flexible
Updated For 2021 When facing criminal charges, perhaps the most common concerns relate to the penalties associated with the crime. After all, fines for certain offenses can destroy your personal finances. Perhaps more urgently, if there is potential that you may go to...
Tests used by law enforcement during a DUI traffic stop
Updated For 2021 Arizona law takes a strong stand against drunk driving. If convicted, the penalties you could face include time behind bars, expensive fines, loss of driving privileges and more. It is in your interests to know your rights and how to defend yourself...
Preparing for divorce as the stay-at-home mom
Updated For 2021 Being a stay-at-home mom is no cake walk. But it can be even harder when you’re worried about a divorce. Though you add a lot of value to your household, you may not have as much financial stability to show for your efforts. While Florida’s family law...