What is a Conviction Set-Aside?
A common question people ask is what is a conviction set-aside? A set-aside changes the labeling of the conviction from “guilt” to “set-aside”. Also, it takes away certain...
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Aggravated DUI Driving Wrong Way on Highway
An Aggravated DUI driving wrong way on the highway is a class 4 felony in Arizona. A.R.S. 28-1383(A)(5) defines the elements of the offense the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt. Indeed, the...
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Aggravated DUI Ignition Interlock Device
An Aggravated DUI Due to an Ignition Interlock Device requirement is a Class 4 Felony in Arizona. ARS 28-1383(A)(4) defines this offense. Indeed, a person who (1) drives or is in actual physical...
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Aggravated DUI With a Minor Under 15 Years Old
Aggravated DUI with a Minor under the Age of 15 in the vehicle is a Class 6 Felony in Arizona. Indeed, this Aggravated DUI theory is the only felony DUI in Arizona punishable as a Class 6 Felony....
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5 DUI Defenses in Arizona
What are 5 DUI defenses in Arizona? This is a common question due to how harshly Arizona prosecutes DUI cases. A conviction carries far-reaching impacts and consequences. Indeed, it could destroy a...
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Can A Trial Proceed Without the Victim?
Can a criminal trial proceed without a victim? There is a misconception the State must dismiss the case without victim appearance. Indeed, there are some circumstances the State may proceed to trial...
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Is No Actual Physical Control a DUI Defense?
Is No Actual Physical Control a DUI defense? A common question asked is what are possible defenses to a DUI in Arizona. Generally, DUI prosecutions may be difficult to defend against, because law...
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Aggravated DUI License Suspended/Canceled/Revoked
Aggravated DUI License suspended, canceled, revoked, or refused is defined under A.R.S. 28-1383(A)(1). This section also includes a restriction due to a prior DUI. Indeed, this theory of Aggravated...
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Gun Rights After a Domestic Violence Conviction
People often ask what their gun rights will be after a domestic violence (DV) conviction. The short answer is there are state and federal restrictions on possessing a firearm. Indeed, Arizona state...
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What to Do During a DUI Investigation
A common question people ask is what to do during a DUI investigation. There are definite things a driver should refuse when law enforcement asks. But, there are certain things a driver should not...
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