Scottsdale’s entertainment districts are well-known hotspots for solicitation activity, and law enforcement uses it to their advantage. Police often conduct sting operations, and arrests are common. If you were caught in a sting operation, the proposed changes to Arizona law make building a strong Scottsdale solicitation defense more urgent than ever. Arizona House Bill 2720 […]
Most Charged Offenses in Maricopa County in 2025
Every year, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office publishes data on the most charged offenses in Maricopa County, offering a window into both crime trends and the volume of cases moving through the local court system. In 2025, the office filed 23,648 criminal cases, a 12% drop from the 26,952 cases filed in 2024. That decline […]
Domestic Violence Charge After an Incident in Tempe? We Can Help.
Our Tempe domestic violence defense attorney team at Lerner and Rowe Law Group wants you to know that, in Arizona, domestic violence isn’t a standalone charge. Domestic violence is a crime classification that is generally added onto certain offenses like assault or disorderly conduct when the alleged incident involves people in a qualifying relationship. Examples […]
East Valley Residents: You May Be Able to Seal Your Criminal Record in Arizona
If you have an old conviction in Mesa, Gilbert, or anywhere else in the East Valley, you may be able to seal it. Arizona has recently made its record sealing laws more flexible, which means that more people than ever may be able to use them. Working with a record sealing attorney in Arizona could […]
Heritage District Arrest Defense: Gilbert Disorderly Conduct
A loud argument outside Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row or a heated exchange on Gilbert Road near The White Rabbit can end with Gilbert PD putting you in handcuffs before you fully grasp what happened. Under ARS 13-2904, yelling, swearing, or causing a drunken commotion near other people is enough for an officer to file a […]
Phoenix Appeals: Youth Sentence Reduction
Recently proposed Arizona SB 1552 aims to provide a means of shortening sentences for those who were convicted of a crime before the age of 25. Based on scientific evidence, empathy, and insight into the nature of change, this bill has the potential to massively and positively impact the lives of many. It’s for this […]
ARS 13-1204 Defense Lawyer: Mesa Riverview Arrests
A night at Mesa Riverview or along Main Street at Oro Brewing can end badly in a blink of an eye. Conversations get heated, someone grabs a beer bottle, and Mesa PD arrives to find a victim with a deep laceration. Under ARS 13-1204, the moment a dangerous instrument enters the picture, the charge jumps […]
Roosevelt Row Arrest Defense Lawyer: Phoenix First Friday
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 […]