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 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 …
Municipal Codes in Arizona What is a Municipal Code? In Arizona, a municipal criminal code is a city’s rules or ordinances that make certain conduct illegal within that specific city’s municipal boundaries. This city criminal code fills in the gaps of Arizona’s state laws, known as Arizona Revised Statutes, as well as federal criminal laws, …
Sex Trafficking Laws in Arizona: A.R.S. 13-1307 A.R.S. 13-1307 targets sex trafficking and prostitution, aiming to eradicate this crime. It criminalizes knowingly trafficking adults (18 or older) for prostitution or sexually explicit performances through deception, force, or coercion. This covers both individuals with the intent to coerce and those who are aware of coercion. The …
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Does Arizona Recognize Common Law Marriage? You may believe that two adults who live together for seven years are considered married by default, or in a “common law” marriage. It is important to understand that Arizona does not recognize common law marriage. This means that, even if you have been living together as a married …
Disorderly Conduct Charges in Arizona Disorderly conduct is a legal term that encompasses disruptive or offensive behaviors, such as fighting, excessive noise, or abusive language, intended to disturb the peace or provoke immediate physical retaliation. In Arizona, A.R.S. 13-2904, read in full here, outlines the behaviors that constitute this offense and the associated penalties. Disorderly …
How Can You Establish Paternity? In Arizona, when a child is born to a married couple, the husband is presumed to be the father per A.R.S. 25-814. Similarly, when two individuals sign a child’s birth certificate, it is also presumed that both individuals are the legal parents. Following a 2017 ruling by the Arizona Supreme …
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 be informed about your rights when it comes to handling such a situation. Can …
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“Romeo and Juliet Law” in Arizona The legal age of consent for sexual conduct in the state of Arizona is 18. This means that any sexual encounter with someone who is 17 years old or younger is considered nonconsensual and, therefore, illegal. So what happens when 17 and 18 year old high-school sweethearts have sex …
Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) in Arizona Spousal maintenance, commonly known as alimony, is a crucial aspect of divorce cases in Arizona, outlined in A.R.S. 25-319. Here are the key points to understand: A court can grant spousal maintenance if the spouse seeking it: Lacks sufficient property for their reasonable needs. Doesn’t have the earning ability …
