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The big question is; how much alcohol is too much alcohol before getting behind the wheel of a car and risking drunk driving charges or worse?  Drinking alcohol raises blood alcohol content levels within your body. There are other factors that determine your BAC (blood alcohol content le...

In Arizona, criminal proceedings follow a set order of events. Knowing what happens and when can help you understand the criminal justice system and where your case is heading. Police Investigation The first step in all criminal cases is the police investigation, where police officers gather ev...

What is a Safety Corridor? If you have traveled on I-40 around the Kingman area, you have likely noticed the signs indicating “Safety Corridor” and “Zero Tolerance”. By the end of 2016, such signs were erected on 3 separate sections of highway in Arizona. These areas were identified by the Ari...

If youve been arrested and charged with a crime in Arizona, you probably have questions about your cases journey through the criminal justice system. This is especially true if youve never been accused of committing a crime, before. Heres a brief overview of the path through the criminal jus...

Defendants May Quash Warrants On February 24th Without Going To Jail Bullhead City announced on Feb. 8th that the Court will be conducting an “Amnesty Day” for individuals with outstanding bench warrants, traffic tickets and fines. Below is the stated press release: Municipal Court Offering a...

What You Should Know About Your 5th Amendment Rights What are your Miranda Rights?  The 5th Amendment to the United States Constitution tells us that we cannot be compelled in a criminal case to be a witness against ourselves.  This is known as the 5th Amendments privilege against self-incrimin...

Arizona Trial Attorney Gives His Thoughts On The Million Dollar Question. “Should I take the deal or not take the deal?” that is the ultimate question that is asked by every defendant in each criminal case.  I get this question from potential clients and existing clients because 95% of criminal ...

The Differences Between A Criminal Trial By Judge Or A Trial By A Jury. In criminal cases there are two types of trials. There are jury trials and there are bench trials. A bench trial is a proceeding in which a judge determines the guilt or innocence of a defendant.  A jury trial consist of se...

Key Factors In Courts Determining Bond and Release Conditions In AZ. Bail is a matter of Right in Arizona, except for certain offense such as Murder, Sexual Assault and certain Dangerous Crimes Against Children.  Arizona Constitution, Article 2, Section 22. A Defendant must be release on their ...

Lake Havasu City Police Department Target Spring Break 2016 Spring Break is here and is in full swing down in Lake Havasu City.  Ever since the mid-nineties Lake Havasu City, Arizona has been a top spring break destination for college students across the country. The influx of college students ...

Man Charged With Criminal Damage To Drone Gets Diversion In Lake Havasu City Court. One of the most popular news stories of 2015 in Lake Havasus Todays News-Herald was a story about a California man that threw a t-shirt at a drone in the Bridgewater Channel. “Tossed T-shirt causes drone to cra...

If you are ever arrested or charged with a crime heading Westbound on I-40 or West of the of the Black Mountains that border the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Golden Valley to the East, you will find yourself within the court jurisdiction and venue for the Bullhead City Justice Court. If...

In this article: What is a Pretrial Conference? When can I review police reports and/or plea offers in my misdemeanor case? What is Discovery? When do I Enter my Change of Plea? What is a Pretrial Conference? A pretrial conference is a hearing set after an initial appearance has been co...