May 29, 2026 | assault & violent crimes
The main difference between expunged and sealed records in Arizona is what each one does to the underlying record. Record sealing conceals a record from public view but does not vacate the conviction. Expungement—which is only available for specific marijuana offenses under ARS 36-2862—vacates the conviction and treats the offense as if it never happened…. read more
Read MoreMay 2, 2026 | DUI
Under Arizona law, it is unlawful to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle while you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This raises the question of whether a bicycle, or a motorized bicycle, can be considered a “vehicle” for purposes of Arizona’s DUI laws, and the answer is generally… read more
Read MoreMay 1, 2026 | DUI
Unlike some states, Arizona law does not have a “public place” or “public roadway” requirement for you to be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs. You can be charged with DUI in Arizona even if you are on private property at the time of your encounter with a police officer…. read more
Read MoreApril 30, 2026 | DUI
Whether you can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs in Arizona depends in large part on some key definitions provided under Arizona law. Of particular importance is how the law defines what is, and is not, a “vehicle” for DUI purposes. Electric scooters are one form of transportation that… read more
Read MoreApril 29, 2026 | Car Accident
Arizona has a “stop-and-identify” law, but it only applies in limited circumstances. There are two common situations in which a police officer may ask you to provide identification: A violation of Arizona’s stop-and-ID law is a Class 2 misdemeanor. In this blog post, Rosenstein Law Group examines what Arizona’s stop-and-ID law is, how it applies,… read more
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