Online outrage about DUIs often ignores how Arizona law actually works. A first-time DUI with no injuries carries mandatory jail, but a fatal crash can lead to homicide or manslaughter charges with years in prison. Here’s what the law really says, why every DUI has consequences, and how accuracy matters...
Hollywood gets it wrong: the dramatic “movie lawyer” storming into an interrogation doesn’t protect you — silence does. In Arizona’s criminal system, the real power lies in refusing to talk, refusing consent, and clearly asking for a lawyer. Here’s why that quiet strategy is the strongest defense you have.
What does it truly mean to stay silent? In the State v. Melendez case, Arizona’s highest court decided that unclear or unsure statements don’t count—you have to clearly state your right to remain silent, or it could be used by the prosecution. Here’s what you need to know to protect...
