Bar Fights and Their Possible Criminal Charges While spending a night out at one of the many bars in Arizona can be an enjoyable way to spend leisure time, the combination of too much alcohol, lowered inhibitions, and crowded spaces …
Misdemeanor Probation While all classes of misdemeanors could potentially result in incarceration, in some cases, particularly in those in which a defendant is a first-time offender, a judge may order a sentence of probation rather than incarceration. Probation may also …
Dog At Large: Arizona’s Laws A “dog at large” is one which is completely unrestrained, whether by tether, leash, or something similar. Arizona state statute provides laws regulating when a dog may or may not be at large, with additional …
Can a Passenger in a Vehicle Drink Alcohol? Arizona has strict “open container laws” which make it illegal to have any open container of alcohol in a passenger area of a vehicle. According to A.R.S. 4-251, the following is unlawful: …
Minor in Possession (MIP) / Minor in Consumption (MIC) Charges Arizona is home to several major universities that attract and house students from around the country as well as internationally. As these students learn to navigate adult livelihood and responsibility, …
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Failure to Appear: A.R.S. 13-2506 and 13-2507 “Failure to Appear” (FTA) is a legal term used to describe when an individual fails to show up to a scheduled court date for a criminal offense. The severity of the penalties involved …
Legal Blood Alcohol (BAC) Level in Arizona In Arizona, a person may be charged with a DUI if their blood alcohol level is 0.08 or higher. However, Arizona is a zero-tolerance DUI state, meaning an officer can arrest anyone they …
Contracting Without a License Arizona law requires certain professionals to be licensed in their field of work. Licensing allows these groups of people to be uniformly regulated and maintain safe standards of quality. For contractors, licensing aims to prevent the …
Sexting Laws in Arizona The act of sending sexually explicit photos via electronic communication (particularly text message), or “sexting,” is a common phenomenon, according to a survey by Drexel University. When sexting occurs between consenting adults, it is not a …
Revenge Porn Laws: A.R.S. 13-1425 Arizona law makes it a crime to disclose images of another person who is unclothed or engaging in certain sexual or explicit activities. This offense has earned the colloquial name of “revenge porn” as a …
