The Nolan Law Firm
No one needs to tell you that drunk driving is a mistake. Not only may you seriously injure yourself and others in an alcohol-related car crash, but you may face stiff legal penalties if your blood alcohol concentration is above Arizona’s 0.08% legal limit. Even worse, enforcement of the state’s DUI laws is about to become more…
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What is an arraignment? An arraignment is a pre-trial process. It is to tell the defendants of the charges and what their legal rights are. Arraignments make sure the defendant has an attorney if needed, enter a plea and set a date for the trial. Rule 14 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure outlines the…
Read MoreThese days, more and more people feel concerned about police in Arizona and elsewhere. Citizens need to understand their rights, so they can exercise and protect them. If a person is ever pulled over, Flex Your Rights explains when the police have permission to search that individual’s vehicle. Understanding essential facts can keep a bad situation from…
Read MoreAnyone who has ever faced criminal charges knows how stressful they can be. Navigating the American justice system can be both confusing and frightening. Often, criminal defendants elect to negotiate a plea deal with prosecutors. While judges must ultimately approve any agreement made, prosecutors and defendants typically enjoy wide latitude to negotiate charges, penalties, and…
Read MorePolice officers can spot driving behaviors that may indicate intoxication or a driver under the influence of drugs. When they pull you over, they will look for other indicators such as watery or red eyes, difficulty speaking and the inability to walk normally. Not all officers can recognize drug use, which is why they will…
Read MoreMany people may be familiar with consequences that may be part of their criminal conviction, such as the loss of a driver’s license after a DUI. While this collateral consequence may cause serious hardship, it does make sense in that there is a direct relationship between the offense and the consequence. However, not all collateral consequences…
Read MoreA Maricopa County drug charge often brings with it considerable penalties. Many of these penalties seek to hold you accountable for your actions, rather than provide you with the tools you need to get better. Maricopa County drug courts, however, present a potential alternative to traditional penalties. If you gain entry into one, you may…
Read MoreA June 11, 2019 indictment in Arizona charged 11 people with prescription fraud, accusing them of allegedly stealing the identities of health care workers to write fake prescriptions. The investigation started in 2018 and ended with the state’s Attorney General’s Office identifying 36 separate transactions involving fraudulent prescriptions for opioids. Currently, under Arizona state law,…
Read MoreSome individuals who receive an Arizona conviction for driving under the influence may be eligible for a special ignition interlock restricted driver’s license. The SIIRDL program requires the installation of an ignition interlock device and the completion of other aspects of the person’s sentence. Explore whether you qualify for the SIIRDL program after license suspension in Arizona.…
Read MoreMoney laundering is the process of giving a legal appearance to funds generated through illegal activities. These funds often come from drug trafficking, arms dealing or tax evasion schemes. You may not partake in these unlawful activities yourself. But if you help criminals “wash” their money, you have aided them. The consequences of laundering money…
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