Phoenix PD sends a heavy detail to the Roosevelt Row Arts District every first Friday of the month, and that detail works fast. Tens of thousands of people push through the corridor outside Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. and The Nash, alcohol is everywhere, and officers making contact in those conditions rarely wait long before escalating. […]
85+ on Loop 101? Call a Criminal Speeding Lawyer in Phoenix
Merging onto the Price Freeway after leaving Tempe Marketplace and matching the pace of traffic at 90 mph can feel completely normal on a busy Phoenix evening, until flashing lights appear in your mirror. Unfortunately, anything over 85 mph in Arizona is not a civil traffic infraction. This is due to ARS 28-701.02, which classifies […]
Arizona Prop 311 Defense: Glendale Assault Charges
A dispute outside Desert Diamond Arena or a confrontation near State Farm Stadium looks very different to a prosecutor today than it did before November 2024. This is due to Arizona Prop 311, which raised the felony classification for any assault where the victim turns out to be a first responder. Many defendants don’t find […]
What to Do If Arrested in Scottsdale for a DUI
A DUI arrest can turn your life upside down fast. One traffic stop, one night — and suddenly you’re staring down the possibility of jail time, a suspended license, and thousands of dollars in fines. It’s a lot to process. But you don’t have to navigate it alone. The Scottsdale DUI attorneys at Lerner and […]
Facing Criminal Charges in Downtown Phoenix?
One uninhibited night out with friends at CityScape in Downtown Phoenix can change everything, leaving you facing criminal charges. When an arrest happens, your thoughts may race from trying to figure out what happens with your job, your family, your finances, and your future. If you’ve been arrested in Maricopa County, you need an experienced […]
Accused of a Probation Violation in Phoenix?
A night near Encanto Park or along the Central Avenue corridor can look very different when a probation officer files a petition to revoke your probation the next morning. This is due to the reality that most defendants don’t fully grasp: an allegation alone is enough to trigger a revocation hearing, and the state only […]
What If I Have an Outstanding Warrant in Phoenix?
A drive near Chase Field or a quick errand through downtown can end with your hands behind your back, not because of anything you did today, but because of a warrant you forgot about years ago. Bench warrants do not expire. They sit in a national database, and every interaction with law enforcement carries the […]
Arrested on a Drug Charge Along the I-17?
A routine traffic stop near American Family Fields or along the 19th Avenue corridor in West Sunnyslope can turn into a felony arrest within minutes. Officers working this stretch of Interstate 17 are trained for drug interdiction, and they use every available tool to build those cases. An I-17 corridor drug charge can start with […]
Charged with a Camelback Road DUI? Here’s What to Do Next
One moment you’re wrapping up dinner at The Camby or sharing a bottle of Chateau Montelena at Steak 44, and the next, flashing lights fill your mirror on the way home. Getting stopped for a DUI near Camelback Road or the Arizona Biltmore area can turn a regular night into a legal nightmare. However, a […]
Arizona Prop 314: Tucson Border Crossing Defense
Whether you live in Tucson, commute close to the border, or have relatives that cross between Arizona and Mexico, Arizona Prop 314, also known as the Secure the Border Act, is legislation that you should take into consideration. The team of Tucson criminal defense lawyers at Lerner and Rowe Law Group is well-informed about all […]