Each year, the Scottsdale City Court hears over 80,000 cases and more than 75% of these cases involve civil traffic violations. This can include everything from speeding or not obeying traffic control devices to failure to provide proof of a valid driver’s license, insurance or registration. If you’re cited for a criminal misdemeanor offense or DUI, […]
Tips to Stop Harassing Calls from Debt Collectors
Are you in debt? Have harassing calls from debt collectors gotten so bad that they even call you at work? At home? After hours? Don’t put up with them! Our Phoenix bankruptcy lawyers offer the following tips to stop harassing calls from debt collectors. Tell Debt Collectors to Stop The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) prohibits […]
How to Dress for a Court Appearance?
Impress Phoenix Municipal Court Lawyers Going to court is serious and your attire should be too. You don’t have to rent a tuxedo or wear your fanciest dress, but don’t wear tattered jeans, yoga pants, tank tops, or other informal attire either. When in doubt, opt for business-casual to make a better impression on the judge. […]
Resolve to Take Charge of Your Debt in 2017
A financial hardship can happen to anyone and leave you with a lot of debt, often through no fault of your own. Maybe you’ve lost your job and been forced to take cash advances or use credit cards to make ends meet. Perhaps you’ve been faced with a medical emergency and find yourself facing insurmountable […]
Holiday Parties & DUIs: What You Should Know
The holiday season is in full swing, and that means plenty of family get-togethers and holiday parties over the coming weeks. With everyone in such high spirits (and imbibing them), drunk driving accidents and Arizona DUI arrests are on the rise. Don’t spend your Christmas or New Year’s Eve in handcuffs. Instead, play it safe […]
Buzzed Driving vs. Drunk Driving
According to Dictionary.com, the term “buzzed” is slang for “a feeling of slight intoxication.” How does that translate in terms of traffic laws? Is it okay to get behind the wheel when you’re feeling a buzz, or does buzzed driving equal drunk driving? Let our Phoenix DUI lawyers, among the best in Arizona, provide some […]
What to Do & Not Do If You’re Arrested
What You Should Do Be Polite. If asked, politely provide your name and address. After doing so, it’s legally safe to remain silent and ask for a lawyer. Remember, whatever you say can and will used against you. Request to Speak to an Attorney. Politely but firmly request to speak to an attorney. Be Silent. You have the […]
How a Halloween DUI in Phoenix Can Haunt You
Adults often enjoy celebrating Halloween by attending costume parties where creatively creepy cocktails freely flow. These drinks may not seem to pack much of a punch, but after a few, you are most likely legally drunk. Our Lerner and Rowe Law Group Phoenix DUI lawyers want to warn you of a few penalties that can […]
College Life: Underage Drinking & MIP Citations in Arizona
College students see a variety of social temptations throughout their scholastic career. To drink or not to drink is a big one for underage classmen. Depending on which decisions they make, they can face severe consequences if caught. This is especially true for Arizona college students. Why? Because in Arizona there is a zero-tolerance law that […]
Hot Trends of Arizona Bankruptcy
Lost your job? Have significant medical expenses due to illness or injury? Do you have credit card debt that never seems to go down despite making payments on time? You may think you’re buried in debt forever. But there’s no need to despair. In fact, there’s something that hard-working people like you can do to […]