Month: March 2016

You have the legal right to be considered innocent until you have been proven guilty, and law enforcement officers in Phoenix, Arizona, may only detain or question you if they have a reason to believe you may have broken the law. This reason cannot be based on where...

In Arizona, the word “weapon” may conjure up different images, depending on your frame of reference. After all, even a kitchen knife can be used to harm someone. You may consider firearms just as harmless as household utensils, as long as the owner...

In Arizona, many people are able to enjoy the right to own and carry firearms. A variety of guns can be legally used for sports such as hunting or target practice, as well as for protection. Following the state’s rules and regulations regarding weapons is an...

Choosing a designated driver or arranging for a ride before you start drinking alcohol is always the best way to avoid a DUI charge in Arizona. The penalties can be harsh if you are pulled over, and even worse if you are in an alcohol-related motor vehicle crash. It...

When someone in Arizona is hurt by another, the person who causes the injury may or may not be guilty of assault. The key to the description of assault in the Arizona State Legislature is that any harm or threat of harm is done on purpose, or else it is caused by an...