What Recent Changes Affect Your Rights the Most
Recent changes in criminal law can leave individuals feeling confused and misinformed. An individual could potentially jeopardize his or her future if they are not up to date, and aware with advances in criminal law. LeMense Law in Phoenix is dedicated to informing the public about recent changes. Our goal is to inform you about circumstances that could potentially affect your rights. Ms. LeMense is constantly up-to-date with all aspects of criminal law in order to protect you.
Changes in Phoenix DUI Laws
According to: Title 4 - 244.33 Underage Driving Under the Influence, any person under the age of 21 who is operating a vehicle with any form of intoxicating liquor within their body, will be charged with a misdemeanor. Being convicted for underage DUI constitutes a misdemeanor criminal conviction.
In Arizona the term “Extreme DUI” applies to any individual who has attained a blood alcohol concentration between .15 and .2. New changes in “Extreme DUI” law have changed the penalties for first time offenders from ten-day incarceration sentences, to serving 30-day sentences. Penalties for Second time “Extreme DUI” offenders have changed from sixty-day incarcerations to 120-day sentences.
Changes to Domestic Violence Laws in Arizona
According to: Arizona Revised Statutes §§13-3601 and 13-3602, in cases involving domestic violence, firearms in plain sight will be immediately seized by law enforcement agents. Also any party(s) who has been convicted of domestic violence cannot receive, transport and/or possess any form of firearms, according to Federal Law 18 United States Code §922(g)(9).
Staying aware of changes in criminal law will help to preserve your rights. Oftentimes individuals who are unaware of recent changes will become perplexed when arrested. When faced with any criminal offense, whether serious or minor, one should contact a criminal law attorney. At LeMense Law, our criminal defense attorneys are dedicated to informing the public on situations in which their rights are potentially altered.