When you or someone you care about is charged with drug offenses involving fentanyl in Arizona, you might be facing more trouble than ever before. Arizona HB 2607, which came into effect in 2025, makes it much more dangerous to be caught with 200 grams or more of fentanyl in your car. The Phoenix drug […]
Old Town Assault Defense: Scottsdale Bodily Harm Laws
One punch outside Wasted Grain on a Saturday night can result in a felony arrest by Sunday morning. Scottsdale prosecutors will look at the medical records from the emergency room, see a fractured bone or a documented concussion, and file aggravated assault under ARS 13-1204. And that is how a misdemeanor fight becomes a felony […]
Shannon’s Law Defense in Phoenix: Firing Near South Mountain
South Mountain Park/Preserve covers more than 16,000 acres of desert terrain and sits squarely inside Phoenix city limits. Gun owners who drive toward the foothills near Laveen or Ahwatukee for informal target practice frequently assume they have crossed into unincorporated land. Many have not, and Arizona’s Shannon’s Law makes that mistake a felony. A skilled […]
Prop 313 Defense: Chandler Sex Crime Law
On November 5, 2024, Arizona voters passed Proposition 313, a law that increases the penalties for convictions related to child sex trafficking. Anyone convicted under this new law now faces mandatory life imprisonment with no possibility of parole, no early release, and no judicial discretion to consider individual circumstances. Any qualifying offenses committed after that […]
Surprise Stadium Arrest: Assault Charge Defense Lawyer
A shove in the Surprise Stadium parking lot during spring training can end with Surprise PD putting you in handcuffs before the post-game traffic clears. Arizona’s assault statute does not require a punch, a visible injury, or a weapon. Intentional physical contact meant to provoke or injure another person satisfies the charge. A skilled Surprise […]
Understanding the 2025 New Arizona IID Laws
A spring training game at Peoria Sports Complex or a Saturday afternoon out near Lake Pleasant can take a sharp turn if a traffic stop ends in a DUI arrest. Unfortunately, even a first offense now locks you into Arizona’s mandatory ignition interlock device program–and the 2025 updates have made that requirement harder to escape […]
New Tucson DUI Penalties | IID Requirements
A night out at Tucson Arena or a show at the Rialto Theatre can turn into a nightmare if a traffic stop reveals a BAC of 0.20% or higher. Many people facing these charges find themselves searching online for information regarding the Arizona super extreme DUI laws. However, while the core of this strict charge […]
2025 Uber & Lyft DUI BAC Limits in Mesa
Picking up a rider near the Mesa Arts Center or dropping one off after a game at Sloan Park might seem like a routine night on the job. Unfortunately, even a single drink before logging into your rideshare app can push you past the legal limit. The rideshare DUI limits in Mesa, AZ are now […]
Arizona Taylor Swift Act: Ticket Bot Law
Getting tickets to a major concert at State Farm Stadium can make people feel bigger than the whole sky. Unfortunately, ticket bots have robbed fans of that feeling and increased prices for everyone. Thankfully, recent changes to Arizona law have made bot rigging illegal. The Arizona Taylor Swift Act was signed in 2024 specifically to […]
Voted Phoenix’s Best Law Firm for Bankruptcy & Criminal Defense — 11 Years Running
Lerner & Rowe Law Group Voted Best of Our Valley Phoenix Law Firm for Bankruptcy and Criminal Defense Services for Over a Decade The dedicated legal teams at Lerner & Rowe Law Group have once again been recognized in AZ Foothill Magazine‘s annual readers’ poll as: These honors mark an impressive eleven consecutive years of […]