Charged with a Drug Offense? Drug offenses, whether for personal consumption or to sell, are serious criminal charges. You are in great danger of conviction and confinement, particularly if you are charged with intent to sell. Federal drug laws are, generally, harsher than state laws, but...
What is Product Liability? Companies that make products for consumers have a duty of care to their customers, and most companies take that duty seriously. But products that have design faults or defects in their manufacture do come into the hands of customers and cause injuries...
Insurance Bad Faith Law Insurance companies under the law have a duty of acting in good faith and dealing fairly with policy holders. But to maintain their profits, insurance companies traditionally pay the least amount they can in honoring claims under its contract with their insured. They...
Violation of Constitutional Civil Rights The U.S. Constitution established and protects our civil rights, and civil rights violations is an extensive and extremely broad and complex area of state and federal laws. Broadly, civil rights encompass discrimination in age, disabilities, employment, housing, public accommodations, and voting. A...
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...