In Phoenix, first-degree arson is typically a Class 2 felony under A.R.S. § 13-1704, and a conviction can lead to years in Arizona state prison. When the alleged fire starts in a shared apartment building, prosecutors often argue “occupied structure” and “danger to others,” raising the stakes fast. This article explains practical, Phoenix-focused defenses—lack of […]
An unlawful warrantless arrest after a Phoenix traffic stop can often be challenged through a motion to suppress under the Fourth Amendment and Arizona law. Phoenix DUI and drug cases frequently turn on whether the stop, detention, and arrest were supported by reasonable suspicion and probable cause. This article explains how to spot illegal warrantless
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A warrantless arrest in Maricopa County must be promptly reviewed by a judge at your first appearance, typically within 24 hours of booking. That hearing sets release conditions and opens early opportunities to challenge an unlawful seizure. This article explains what happens at the first appearance and how Arizona attorneys attack illegal warrantless arrests from
In Phoenix, a warrantless arrest after a traffic stop is lawful only if police have probable cause for a crime or a recognized legal exception—otherwise the arrest and any evidence may be challenged. Traffic stops frequently expand into searches, questioning, and custody decisions that can cross constitutional lines. This guide explains step-by-step legal options to
In Phoenix, a traffic stop must be supported by reasonable suspicion, and an arrest must be supported by probable cause—or key evidence can be suppressed and charges dismissed. Arizona courts apply constitutional “exclusionary rule” principles to unlawfully obtained evidence, including evidence found after an improper stop, frisk, search, or interrogation. This article explains how to
In Phoenix, most DUI defendants can post bail within a few hours, and a bail bond typically costs about 10% of the total bond amount. The exact process depends on whether you’re booked into a city jail or Maricopa County jail and whether a judge has set conditions. This step-by-step guide explains how bail works
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