Wrong-Way Driving in Arizona Wrong-way drivers are an extreme hazard to anyone out on the roads. Often occurring when a driver misunderstands entrance ramp or lane direction signs, drivers travelling in the opposite direction of traffic that a lane is …
What Does it Mean to “Set Aside” a Criminal Record? Nobody wants to have a criminal record held against them. A criminal history can affect your ability to find employment or housing. You may be wondering what options you have …
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Order of Protection in Arizona If you are a victim of domestic violence, you may want to file for an Order of Protection. To be eligible for this form of protection, you must be dealing with domestic violence from someone …
ADOT Motor Vehicle Division Points Assessment The Arizona Department of Transportation’s MVD utilizes a points system assessed against your permanent driving record to determine when it is appropriate to suspend your driver’s license as a result of driving infractions. According …
Carrying a Knife in Arizona Arizona has particularly permissive laws when it comes to the ability to carry knives. Arizona statute A.R.S. 13-3120 governs knife-carrying regulations and explicitly prevents individual cities and municipalities from enacting their own knife laws. This …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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Visited by the Department of Child Safety? Receiving an unexpected house call from the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), or what you may think of as CPS, can be a harrowing experience for any parent. It’s essential to …
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Prostitution Laws in Arizona: A.R.S. 13-3214 Arizona’s prostitution laws, as defined in Arizona Revised Statute 13-3214, aim to address and deter activities related to prostitution while providing safeguards for vulnerable individuals. This statute outlines the essential elements and penalties associated …
