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October 31, 2025 | assault & violent crimes
Federal laws can apply to criminal offenses on federal and tribal lands in Arizona, like Grand Canyon National Park, other land owned by the Federal Government (Bureau of Land Management), and tribal reservations. These laws include prohibitions against driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs and/or vapors. On federal and tribal lands, many… read more
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In Arizona, “actual physical control” of a motor vehicle is a factual concept that can lead to a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction, even if you are not actively driving. Actual physical control describes current or imminent control of a vehicle that poses a real danger to you or to others when you are… read more
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If you drive or are in actual physical control of a motor vehicle in the state of Arizona, and a police officer has reasonable grounds to believe you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, then under Arizona law, you are subject to the state’s implied consent law. The implied consent law means that… read more
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Wrong-way driving in Arizona is a serious matter because the risk of a head-on collision between two motor vehicles is high, which often results in serious injuries and fatalities. Under Arizona law, a wrong-way driver can be subject to both criminal and civil liability. In this post, we discuss Arizona’s laws relating to wrong-way driving,… read more
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2025 | assault & violent crimes
In the exercise of their official duties, law enforcement personnel have broad authority to give directions and orders to you. The source of much of this authority comes from Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 28-622. If you fail to comply with the lawful orders or instructions of a police officer, then you can be charged… read more
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