Federal laws can apply to criminal offenses on federal and tribal lands in Arizona, like Grand Canyon National Park, other land owned by the Federal Government (Bureau of Land Management), and tribal reservations. These laws include prohibitions against driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs and/or vapors.

On federal and tribal lands, many DUI cases are handled under Arizona’s state DUI laws via the Assimilative Crimes Act and the penalties are set forth by Arizona’s state DUI laws, which can include up to six months in jail, fines of up to $5,000, and probation for up to five…
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Wrong-way driving in Arizona is a serious matter because the risk of a head-on collision between two motor vehicles is high, which often results in serious injuries and fatalities. Under Arizona law, a wrong-way driver can be subject to both criminal and civil liability.

In this post, we discuss Arizona’s laws relating to wrong-way driving, the possible penalties you can face for wrong-way driving, and possible defenses to a wrong-way driving charge.

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In the exercise of their official duties, law enforcement personnel have broad authority to give directions and orders to you. The source of much of this authority comes from Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 28-622. If you fail to comply with the lawful orders or instructions of a police officer, then you can be charged with a Class 2 misdemeanor offense.

ARS 28-622 is a simply-worded statute that has been the subject of many legal disputes. If you have been charged with failure to comply under this law, Rosenstein Law Group can help you fight the charge and work…
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Under Arizona law, there are two kinds of speeding: exceeding reasonable and prudent speed and excessive speeding, which is commonly known as criminal speeding. Criminal speeding is the more serious offense and is a Class 3 misdemeanor that stays on your criminal record.

In this post, we cover what criminal speeding is in Arizona, the penalties for criminal speeding, and defenses if you are charged with criminal speeding.

If you have been charged with criminal speeding in Arizona, Rosenstein Law Group can represent you and work to obtain the best possible outcome. Call us at (480) 248-7666 to speak with…
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Under Arizona Revised Statute 28-695, aggressive driving can result in a Class 1 misdemeanor conviction—the most serious level of misdemeanor offense in Arizona.

Examples of aggressive driving include speeding while also committing two of the following: tailgating, making an unsafe lane change, cutting off other drivers, and blocking another car from changing lanes, and your driving posed an immediate hazard to another person or vehicle.

In this post, we analyze how Arizona law defines aggressive driving, what the possible penalties are for an aggressive driving charge, and some possible defenses you may have if the police charge you with aggressive…
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Under Arizona Revised Statute 13-2508, resisting arrest occurs if you knowingly prevent or try to prevent a police officer from lawfully arresting you. You can be charged with resisting arrest even if the arrest attempt is legally invalid.

Ordinarily resisting arrest is a Class 6 felony in Arizona. This may be reduced to a Class 1 misdemeanor in some cases.

If you have been charged with resisting arrest under ARS 13-2508, the Rosenstein Law Group can protect your legal rights and represent you in plea negotiations as well as at trial. Call us at (480) 248-7666 for a free case…
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Although some states have specific statutes for the crime of vehicular assault, Arizona is not one of them. Instead, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) include motor vehicle assault offenses under the general crime of aggravated assault.

If you have been charged with aggravated assault with a vehicle (dangerous instrument), please call Rosenstein Law Group at (480) 248-7666 or use our contact form to speak with an attorney.

What is Aggravated Assault in Arizona?

ARS 13-1204 is Arizona’s aggravated assault statute. It expands on Arizona’s criminal misdemeanor assault statute, ARS 13-1203. So, before we discuss what an aggravated assault is, we…
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Under Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 4-244(41), anyone less than the legal drinking age of 21 years old is not allowed to consume any amount of alcohol. With only a few exceptions, this includes consumption of any kind of “spirituous liquor” by a minor.

This offense is often referred to as a “minor in consumption” charge, and if you are convicted, it can have serious consequences.If you or a loved one has been charged with minor in consumption under ARS 4-244(41), please call Rosenstein Law Group at (480) 248-7666 immediately.

What Does the Minor in Consumption Law Say?

The law…
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Rosenstein Law Group is proud to announce that 7 of our lawyers were recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their work in DUI / DWI Defense and Criminal Defense. This outstanding achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to providing the highest standard of legal representation to our clients.

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Under Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 28-663, after a vehicular accident, you have a duty to remain at the scene of the accident to exchange information with others involved in the accident, and, if injuries to another person are involved, to render reasonable assistance.

If you fail to do this, you may be charged with a class 6 felony or a class 1 misdemeanor, depending on the facts of the situation.

If you have been charged with a failure to give information and assistance under ARS 28-663, please call Rosenstein Law Group at (480) 248-7666 immediately or use our contact …
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Considering the pros and cons of a public defender, your chances of winning a DUI case with a public defender are typically not as good as with a private attorney. Before you decide whether to accept the appointment of public defense counsel, we recommend that you consider the following advantages and disadvantages of a public defender.

If you want premium legal defense in Arizona, call Rosenstein Law Group at (480) 248-7666.

What You Should Know About Public Defense Lawyers

Before we proceed, we must be clear that our purpose here is not to “talk down” public defense attorneys. Most…
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While there is technically no limit to how many interlock violations you can have, a single violation can bring consequences, including criminal charges.

Violations include tampering or disabling an ignition interlock device (IID), failing a breath test, ignoring rolling retests, driving without an ID, and skipping calibration maintenance of the IID.

If you do not comply with the requirements, then you will be subject to penalties that include time extensions for how long you need to keep the IID, possible revocation of your driver’s license or any Special Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver License (SIIRDL) you may have, and even fines…
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In Arizona, under Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 4-241, it is illegal to knowingly or in some cases even negligently provide (“furnish”) minors with alcohol.

In this post, we examine the provisions of this statute. We will cover:

• Situations that Arizona law defines as furnishing alcohol or spirituous liquor, like beer, wine, or hard liquor, to a minor.
• Penalties under the law for supplying alcohol to a minor.
• Defenses to a charge of giving alcohol to a minor.

If you have been charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor, please call Rosenstein Law Group at (480) 248-7666 or use our…
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