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Travelling internationally with a criminal record.

Ramifications of a Criminal Record when Travelling Abroad

Ramifications of a Criminal Record when Travelling Abroad International travel can prove difficult with a criminal record. Many countries have strict laws in place to prevent criminals from other nations crossing into their borders. These are generally countries which require you to obtain a visa in order to visit. Countries which currently prohibit convicted felons …

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Civil cases and criminal cases have differences.

The Difference Between Civil and Criminal Cases in Arizona

The Difference Between Civil and Criminal Cases in Arizona Generally, legal cases can take two forms: either a civil case or a criminal case. Both incorporate a defendant and a plaintiff, and both can ultimately end in trial before a jury. Beyond this, these types of cases are quite different. Criminal Cases A criminal case …

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Police drug detection dogs are legal in seraches.

Can Police Use a Drug-Detection Dog to Search My Car During a Traffic Stop?

Can Police Use a Drug-Detection Dog to Search My Car During a Traffic Stop?   In Arizona, law enforcement is permitted to use “drug dogs,” specialized K9 unit canines that can alert to the presence of certain drugs, during their traffic stops. After being pulled over for a routine traffic stop, if a police officer …

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DUI Checkpoints are legal and common in Arizona.

Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in Arizona?

DUI Checkpoints in Arizona As in most states in the United States, DUI checkpoints can be found scattered throughout Arizona, and they are legal. The following cities regularly have such checkpoints (but they can also still appear elsewhere): Phoenix Mesa Chandler Gilbert Glendale If you have found yourself getting stopped while driving through a DUI …

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Driving in hands-free mode

Think You Can Text While You Drive in Arizona? Think Again.

Think You Can Text While You Drive? Think Again. In January 2021, Arizona enacted the “Arizona Hands-Off Law,” which makes it illegal to use standalone electronic devices that are not in hands-free mode while driving your vehicle. This is inclusive of cell phones as well as tablets, gaming devices, and music players. This law prohibits …

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