Español The most wonderful time of the year arrived. First, you got out your snowman figurines and set them in the window. Then, you lit the Christmas tree lights. Perhaps you set some electric candles in your windows to really have a cozy space. You look forward to a truly silent night. Consequently, your neighbor […]
The Ins and Outs of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Español A Chapter 13 bankruptcy enables individuals with above-average income to develop a plan to repay all or a portion of their debts. Under this chapter, debtors; with the help of a Phoenix bankruptcy attorney, propose a repayment plan to make installments to creditors over three to five years. One of the most attractive features […]
Don’t Let a DUI Ruin Your Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up soon and with it comes many celebrations. For some dads, nothing goes better with Father’s Day than a glass of wine, a pint of beer, or a highball cocktail. If libations are part of your plans this year, Lerner and Rowe Law Group wants to remind you to celebrate safely […]
What Debts Can Be Discharged in Bankruptcy?
If you are drowning in debt, bankruptcy may be the solution to your financial woes. Individual debtors can file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. As a result, if you are seeking a fresh start and many of your debts qualify for discharge, Chapter 7 may be right for you. However, if you are […]
2018 Photo Radar Changes
Beginning August 3, 2018, Law Enforcement Must Review Photo Radar Evidence Before a Issuing Citations Recently, the Arizona legislature amended Arizona Revised Statute § 28-1602, Arizona’s photo enforcement statute, to require law enforcement to review evidence from photo-radar cameras before a ticket can be issued. Additionally, the bill makes it a crime for photo-enforcement companies […]
DUI Convictions & Employment Background Checks
If you have a DUI, “driving under the influence”, conviction on your record, perhaps you already know that this can negatively impact your current employment or job prospects. Your current employer may see it if they run a background check on you. And, if you’re looking for a job, any potential employer will almost certainly […]
Your Teen Could be Arrested for Underage Drinking on Prom Night
Special high school events like prom night often include after parties where alcohol may be available. Many adolescents, facing peer pressure, may see drinking on prom night as a rite of passage. As their parent, you are their first line of defense. Not talking to your child about the dangers of underage drinking could require […]
Phoenix Hit and Run Defense Attorneys: Misdemeanor vs. Felony Charges
What you may not realize is that if you leave the scene of a accident you could face hit and run charges, whether you were at fault or not. And if you were at fault and flee the accident scene, you could face ever more severe charges. Either way, at Lerner and Rowe Law Group […]
What is the Admin Per Se / Implied Consent Affidavit?
In Arizona, by obtaining a driver’s license the licensee gives implie1d consent to submit to a breath, blood or urine sample so that the government, usually through a law enforcement agency, can measure your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or determine if you have any drug or its metabolite in your system. Driving is a privilege […]
The DUI Arrest
Say you’ve had a couple beers with dinner out in Old Town Scottsdale with friends. Shortly after calling it a night, you get into your car and begin the drive home. Soon after you see the flashing red and blue lights in your rear view mirror. You don’t know the specific reason the police want […]