Thinking about drinking or taking drugs and driving? Be careful. Arizona has strict laws against “driving under the influence,” or “DUI,” so that you could face very serious consequences. Very often out-of-town visitors have surprises from Arizona’s strict DUI laws when arrested for having too much fun in Old Town Scottsdale or while visiting for […]
The Line Between Teen Mischief and Criminal Behavior
You’ve heard the phrase, “kids will be kids.” And certainly, that can be true – a teen “slip” in judgment may be just that. Indeed, it’s been shown that the teen brain isn’t fully mature; it won’t be completely developed until about the age of 25. So, it stands to reason that teens can be […]
How a Bankruptcy Can Lessen the Fright of an Arizona Home Foreclosure
Have you recently been contacted by your HOA and been told that your home is in danger of foreclosure — or perhaps even had proceedings started against you? If you belong to a homeowner’s association or HOA in Arizona, you probably pay dues and assessments to it as part of the requirement of living there. […]
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 […]
2017 AIOCLA’S 10 Best in Arizona For Client Satisfaction
Sean Forrester Nominated and Accepted as a 2017 AIOCLA’S 10 Best in Arizona For Client Satisfaction The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Arizona’s Criminal Law Attorney Sean Forrester as 2017 10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys is a third-party […]
Charged with a Misdemeanor in AZ, but Live Out of State?
Charged with a misdemeanor in the state of Arizona but reside in another state? You may be uncertain of who to contact and what to do next. Why? A misdemeanor charge during your visit to Arizona can have some particularly nasty repercussions. That is why you should seek assistance from an experienced Arizona criminal defense […]
When the Red, White & Blue Are Flashing Behind You
We have all been there. The sight of the flashing red, white and blue lights in the rear view mirror is quite unsettling. If you’ve faced such a situation, panicked and made a mistake, you are not alone. Plenty of people make a rash decision when police trail behind them. Our unlawful flight criminal lawyers […]
Arizona Ranked #1 for Toughest DUI Laws in the Country
by Sean Forrester, ESQ | Criminal Defense Attorneys Toughest DUI Laws Last month, Wallethub.com posted the results of its survey comparing the drunk driving laws of all 50 states and the District of Colombia. The study found that Arizona ranked number one for having the harshest DUI laws in the country. The methodology used in […]
3 Reasons a DUI Breath Test May be Wrong
A DUI is a serious criminal charge with potentially crippling ramifications. You could lose your license causing you to end up relying on friends, family and public transportation to get around town. You might even have to spend time in jail. If charged with DUI, do not panic. Ally with our Phoenix DUI attorney and […]
How Social Media Can Hurt Your Criminal Defense Case
In today’s society people love sharing personal stuff on social media. So it’s not surprising why law enforcement is turning to it to look for additional evidence. This is good news for the police, but not for you if you have an ongoing criminal case. To prevent hurting your defense, listen to your criminal defense […]