Was your driver’s license at risk for being suspended after being pulled over for a DUI? Then you might seek to end or shorten your license suspension by requesting an Arizona driver license administrative hearing. The attorneys at Lerner and Rowe Law Group have over 70 years of combined experience assisting individuals prepare and move […]
Myths About Debt Collectors
There are a lot of myths surrounding the topic of debt collection, including many misconceptions about what a debt collector can and cannot do. Once you have a fuller understanding of your rights and responsibilities as a consumer, you’ll be much better equipped to fight back against harassment from creditors and choose the right debt […]
5 Crimes That Could Land Your Teen in Jail This Halloween
Halloween is among many young people’s favorite holidays. But like other holidays in Phoenix, sometimes the festivities get out of hand. This often results in higher rates of juvenile crime during Halloween. In this blog, Lerner and Rowe Law Group breaks down the most common reasons for Halloween arrests that should be on every parent’s […]
Can You Be Convicted of a DUI Even If Not Driving?
You have had a wonderful night out with friends, and enjoyed a few cocktails. You would never drive while intoxicated, so you consider your options. Sleeping a little seems like the quickest way to sober up, so you slip behind the wheel, recline the driver’s seat, close your eyes, and start to snooze. Then, there’s […]
What’s the Statute of Limitations on DUIs?
In criminal proceedings, the statute of limitations refers to the amount of time the state has to begin prosecuting a criminal offense. In Arizona, there is a statute of limitations on most crimes (with the exception of homicide, violent sexual assault, and several other types of felonies). The Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S. § 13-107) includes […]
Can I Remove a DUI From My Record?
Even years after being convicted of a DUI, the consequences of having a criminal record can continue to negatively impact your life. That’s right—even after serving time in jail, paying fines and fees, attending mandatory classes or counseling, and having an ignition interlock device installed on your vehicle, you may still have difficulty passing a […]
Debt Collectors: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Rights
When you’re being harassed by debt collectors on a daily basis, it can feel like there’s no way out. You may receive threatening letters, phone calls at home and at work, or unexpected visits to your residence. Oftentimes, debt collection agencies will do everything in their power to inconvenience or intimidate you when you have […]
The Bankruptcy Process Explained
Are you considering filing for bankruptcy in the state of Arizona? If so, you’re not alone—in 2020, more than 13,000 individuals filed for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy across the state. You may already be aware of the various reasons why a person may or may not choose to file for bankruptcy. But […]
Can My Marijuana Conviction Be Expunged in Arizona?
NOTICE: As of July 12, 2021, persons with a qualifying marijuana conviction may apply to have their convictions expunged. If you were convicted of possession, consumption, transportation, or cultivation of marijuana plants or marijuana paraphernalia, you may be eligible to expunge all records of your arrest, charge, conviction, adjudication, and sentence. Arizona voters made history […]
Arizona Prop 207 and Its Effects on Criminal Law
Arizona Prop 207 passed in the state’s November general election. The proposition legalized the possession and use of marijuana in Arizona for people 21 and over. The decriminalization of marijuana has several significant implications for criminal law in Arizona. Lerner and Rowe Law Group is here to tell you what impacts Arizona Prop 207 has […]