Jul 30, 2026 | DUI, Extreme DUI, Aggravated DUI, Criminal Defense
If you are pulled over for DUI in Arizona, and an officer suspects that you may have been drinking, chances are the officer will administer the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test, or “HGN test”.
Mainly referred to by its acronym, the HGN test is part of a battery of three standardized field sobriety tests used by police officers in Arizona and throughout the United States for DUI investigations.
Keep reading below to understand your rights and how our goal is to get your DUI dismissed.
Jul 29, 2026 | Criminal Defense, Forgery
Forgery in Arizona is governed by ARS 13-2002, which gives prosecutors broad authority to pursue charges when they believe someone acted with the intent to defraud. These cases often involve financial records, identification documents, checks, contracts, or electronic records. In Phoenix and across Maricopa and Pinal Counties, forgery cases are often charged alongside other fraud-related crimes, which can significantly increase the stakes in criminal law.
Jul 27, 2026 | Gun Laws, Criminal Defense
Firearms are widely owned across the state, and the lawful use of a firearm in Arizona includes activities such as hunting, target shooting, and personal protection. Even so, strict rules apply to when and where a firearm may be used. One of the most important laws in this area addresses the discharge of a weapon within populated areas.
Jul 25, 2026 | Criminal Defense, Drive-By Shooting
Drive-by shooting charges are among the most serious firearm-related felony offenses prosecuted under criminal law in Arizona. A drive-by shooting in Arizona is treated as a violent and dangerous offense because it involves firing a deadly weapon from a moving or occupied vehicle, often placing the public at risk. When police believe someone intentionally shot the gun from a vehicle toward a person, another occupied motor vehicle, or an “occupied structure,” the case escalates immediately into a major felony investigation.
Jul 24, 2026 | Juvenile Crimes, Criminal Defense
Parents expect that if police question their child, certain protections will be followed. One of the most important is the requirement that law enforcement read the Miranda rights before custodial questioning begins. But in real situations, especially those involving younger teenagers, officers sometimes proceed without providing the required warning. When that oversight goes unnoticed early in a criminal case, the problem may not come to light until the juvenile court process is already underway.
Jul 22, 2026 | Criminal Defense
In Arizona, being charged with criminal damage can lead to serious consequences. Depending on the value of the property damaged, this offense can be classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony. Understanding how the Arizona Revised Statutes define and punish criminal damage in Arizona is critical for anyone facing criminal charges of this nature.
