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What happens if a cop violates my Miranda rights after the Supreme Court holding in Vega v. Tekoh?
Recently, the Supreme Court held that a defendant who has suffered a violation of Miranda is NOT entitled to sue under 14 U.S.C. § 1983. Under 42 U.S.C. §1983, a private individual is allowed to file a lawsuit against any person who is acting as an agent of the state, and deprives that individual of…
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Following Roe v Wade’s reversal, what is the Abortion law in Arizona?
On Friday, June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court officially overturned Roe v. Wade, which was the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court case that established a constitutional right to abortion. The U.S. Supreme Court has decided that each individual state is allowed to make its own laws concerning abortion. Before Roe v. Wade, Arizona had already…
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Maricopa County Diversion Program for Veterans
Are you a Veteran of the Armed Forces currently being charged or investigated for a crime in Maricopa County? If so, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has recently launched a diversion program scheduled to begin in April of 2022 to assist some Veterans in resolving their felony case without a criminal conviction. The length of…
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Celebrating the 4th of July in the Valley of the Sun
If you are staying in the Phoenix area this 4th of July, there are no shortage of events to celebrate this year! The City of Phoenix canceled their annual Fabulous Phoenix Fourth, but we’ve rounded up a short list of free events in the surrounding areas that are sure to light your fire! The City…
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No Contest Plea
A plea of guilty and a plea of not-guilty tend to be more widely understood than a plea of no contest, as the latter is far less common. Essentially, entering a plea of no contest, from the Latin phrase “nolo contendere”, means you are NOT admitting guilt, but do not desire to contest your charges.…
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Caught on Camera and Charged with a Crime
With advancements in technology, there is more of a chance that criminal activity will leave a video footprint. Take a walk down the street and you will see Ring doorbells on numerous houses or look up while you are shopping in a store, and you will see the ominous video bubbles capturing your every move.…
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Skip the Line! Online Access to the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division
In an exciting development, many MVD services previously only available in-person, have now moved online! Launched in April of 2020, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division online access site now has more than 3 million users. According to ADOT, every Arizonan with a driver’s license, identification card, or a vehicle registered in Arizona…
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Victim Contact in a Criminal Case – What is Allowed?
If you are arrested in the State of Arizona and the prosecuting agency has determined there is an alleged victim(s) in your case, it is imperative that you understand your release conditions as it relates to what is and what is not permissible contact with the alleged victim(s). In most cases, Courts will order no…
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Competency v. Insanity – Is There a Difference in Arizona?
These two terms are often used in criminal proceedings, but do you know the difference between the two? This article aims to highlight the differences between competency and insanity to foster a better understanding of how they are defined and used in a criminal case in Arizona. The main difference between competency and insanity is…
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Sex Offender Registration Termination
SB 1836 has made its way through the Arizona Legislature, and was approved by the Governor on June 30, 2021. This Bill allows for some relaxation of the sex offender registration requirements, authorizing a Petition to Terminate Registration in certain cases. Termination only applies to registrants who are now 35 years of age or older…
