May 21, 2025 | Arizona Revised Statutes,Car Accident
Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 28-662 states what the law requires of drivers who are involved in an accident that results in damage to a vehicle. Those who do not comply with ARS 28-662 will be faced with a class 1 misdemeanor hit and run. In this article, we consider a hit and run involving only… read more
Read MoreApril 11, 2025 | assault & violent crimes
A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona includes as part of its sentence a suspension of your driver’s license. When this happens, a condition of reinstating your license is that you show that you have adequate automobile insurance. The proof takes the form of what is called an SR-22 certificate of financial… read more
Read MoreApril 10, 2025 | Arizona Revised Statutes,Drivers License Suspension Or Revocation
In Arizona, if you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI), then even if you are not formally charged, you can still have your license suspended for 90 days under ARS 28-1385. This is known as an administrative per se suspension. In this post, we examine Arizona’s administrative per se… read more
Read MoreMarch 20, 2025 | Arizona Revised Statutes,Vehicular Crimes
Arizona is one of only three states that does not have a specific vehicular homicide law. Instead, the state uses general homicide laws in cases where one or more motor vehicles are the physical means involved in a person’s death. This means that in a fatal car accident, depending on the circumstances, you might be… read more
Read MoreMarch 14, 2025 | Arizona Revised Statutes
Under Arizona law, it is illegal for a minor (a person under age 21) to consume or possess alcohol. Arizona’s minor in possession law is Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 4-244(9). This post examines what constitutes a minor in possession (MIP) charge in Arizona, the penalties that follow a conviction, and some possible legal defenses. If… read more
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