DUI Charges Dropped Due to Medical Emergency
In many cases, what police officers think happened is a far cry from what actually did happen. Take the case of school bus driver in Tennessee. After swiping a gate and fence, officers found the man incoherent and slumped over the wheel, a nearly full bottle of prescription-strength seizure medication nestled at his side.
You Don’t Have to Be an MLB Star to Benefit From Plea Deal
Another person – this time a Major League Baseball player – has discovered the benefits of striking a plea deal to avoid harsher charges and penalties. The Case at a Glance Several months ago, Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton wisely opted for a plea agreement that significantly reduced charges related to marijuana possession.
Who’s The Average Consumer of Legalized Pot?
With the Arizona Marijuana Legalization Initiative on the Nov.6 ballot, we bring you results from a study that reveals the spending habits of the typical legal marijuana user. Who Did the Study? Headset Inc. is a cannabis intelligence firm in Seattle. They looked at data from 40,000 legal marijuana purchases made in Washington State from…
What To Do and Not To Do at a DUI Checkpoint
It’s no secret that the Arizona Highway Patrol has upped its game when it comes to sobriety checkpoints. In fact, the Patrol has made a point in blanketing the state with their stops. In this entry, we’ll talk about how to avoid raising suspicion of the cop as you approach a sobriety checkpoint.
DEA Says No Change in Pot Classification – For Now
For those waiting for the feds to remove marijuana from the list of dangerous drugs, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says “keep on waiting.” In a somewhat lengthy notice, the DEA announced that after talking with the Health and Human Services Department, it sees no reason for removing pot from the class of drugs with…
How Plea Bargains Work
If you’re facing criminal charges, you should be able to take some solace in the fact that most such cases are resolved away from the court room through plea bargaining. In this entry, we’ll talk about the different types of plea bargains. What is a Plea Bargain? Simply put, a plea bargain is an agreement…
Textbook Case of How NOT to Behave During a DUI Stop
We’ve talked before of the wise advise to keep your conversation with cops to a minimum if you’re pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). Today we bring you news of a woman who probably wishes she had held her tongue. The Case at a Glance The woman was pulled over for…
Woman Charged With Giving Pot Candy to Kids
A mother in Cottonwood who has a legal medical marijuana card is facing charges for allegedly giving her children pot-infused gummies. The Case at a Glance The woman received the pot gummies from another mom as payment for watching her children.
Two Tucson Bars Sued in DUI Case for Breaking Dram Lies
In an earlier blog entry, we warned bar and restaurant owners that they can be held responsible in driving under the influence (DUI) cases. Two such Tucson establishments have found themselves being sued for negligence after four people died in a car crash. The Case at a Glance Last year, the driver of the car…