Animal Bites and Mauling People who have been bitten or mauled by an animal have a legal recourse to pay for present and future medical expenses, loss of wages, pain and suffering, and counseling to deal with the emotional scars that accompany the violent event. The exception...
Arizona Criminal Damage Law Criminal damage law in Arizona encompasses a variety of crimes committed against the property of another, ranging from defacing public or private buildings and tampering with properties of utility companies to the reckless destruction of another person’s valuable property. It also includes...
DUI and DWI Defenses If you are arrested for driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, you are facing very serious charges that can result in jail time, a significant fine, loss of your driving privilege, a term of probation, and community service. However, you may...
Domestic Violence in the Public Eye Domestic violence is in the front of mind of the public since several allegations stemming from certain National Football League players erupted in headlines across the country. But this crime is more often kept behind closed doors when interpersonal relationships...
If You Are Charged With An Assault Crime The crime of assault takes two different forms, and a conviction in criminal court for either can mean time in jail or state prison. The law distinguishes between a simple assault, which is a less serious misdemeanor, and...
What Happens after an Arrest? The basic definition of an arrest is if you are detained for any reason, even a traffic citation, an arrest has occurred. Once an arrest is made, a number of events occur that the accused needs to be aware of to...
Establishing Better Photo Evidence At The Scene Of An Accident Even those with limited legal knowledge would likely agree that capturing photo images at the scene of an accident is a resourceful and smart idea. That said there are a few essentials worth considering when it...
Safety Tips For Sharing The Road With Large Trucks Large trucks such as 18-wheelers and semi trucks can often create serious hazards for automobile drivers, motorcycles, as well as those on bicycles. Most experts would agree that these large, heavy, and massive trucks are known to...
Addressing Allegations Of Prostitution During The 2015 Super Bowl It seems as if every time there is a big event in the Phoenix area that arrests related to alleged prostitution activity increase. In a number of cases those who have been charged with allegedly soliciting sexual...
Ways Of Avoiding Road Hazards While On A Bicycle One of the easiest ways to avoid serious injury while riding a bicycle is to always be alert and aware of road hazards. In addition to road hazards, there are a number of weather conditions and weather...