Being accused of a crime in Peoria brings worry and confusion about what comes next. Working with a qualified Peoria criminal defense attorney helps protect your rights and ensures you have a strong advocate throughout the process. With a focus on protecting constitutional rights and navigating complex state laws, The Law Offices of John Phebus Criminal and Personal Injury Lawyer provides guidance rooted in practical knowledge, integrity, and a track record of courtroom advocacy throughout Arizona. We are dedicated to you and will work to alleviate your anxiety because we recognize the stress and uncertainty you may experience.

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When a child suffers an injury at school due to another student’s actions, questions of legal responsibility may arise. Depending on the circumstances, multiple parties, including the school, school administration, and the parents of the offending student, may bear liability.The legal remedies available vary depending on whether the injury occurred at a public or private school and whether negligence or intentional misconduct contributed to the harm.

Stone Rose Law represents the legal interests of children who have been injured by their fellow students at school. In this post, we discuss who can be held legally responsible when your child is…
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In Arizona, first-degree burglary is a more serious variation of second- or third-degree burglary. The legal definition of first-degree burglary is that a person or an accomplice commits a second-degree or third-degree burglary offense while knowingly in possession of explosives, a deadly weapon, or a dangerous instrument during the commission of the offense.

Under Arizona law, a first-degree burglary conviction is a Class 2 felony or Class 3 felony, depending on the nature of the property that was burglarized, which may result in up to 21 years in prison for a first time offender.

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Under Arizona law, a person commits second-degree burglary when that person unlawfully enters or remains in a residential structure with the intent to commit any theft or any felony inside. 

A conviction for second-degree burglary is a Class 3 felony in Arizona that can result in a prison term of up to 8.75 years for a first offense.

In this post, we consider the following aspects of second-degree burglary:

  • How Arizona law defines the offense
  • Penalties for a conviction
  • Possible defenses

AZ Defenders represents clients accused of all forms of burglary charges in Arizona, including second-degree burglary.

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In Arizona, you commit a third-degree burglary offense if you enter or remain in a commercial or other non-residential structure, or a fenced yard, with the intent to commit theft or a felony offense, or making entry into any part of a motor vehicle by means of a manipulation key or master key, with the intent to commit any theft or felony in the motor vehicle

Compared to first-degree burglary and second-degree burglary, third-degree burglary is the least serious form of burglary, but a conviction for third-degree burglary is still a Class 4 felony. For a first-time offender, this…
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Under Arizona law, prostitution is a Class 1 misdemeanor that carries a maximum punishment of six months in jail with a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 days in jail for a first-time offender, up to $2,500 in fines plus additional surcharges, and up to three years of probation.

The Phoenix prostitution crimes attorneys at AZ Defenders can help you defend yourself if you are charged with prostitution in Arizona. Our Phoenix criminal defense lawyers have the experience necessary to help you get the best possible result from your case. 

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If you drive or are in actual physical control of a motor vehicle in the state of Arizona, and a police officer has reasonable grounds to believe you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, then under Arizona law, you are subject to the state’s implied consent law.

The implied consent law means that if you fail to expressly agree to submit to a breath test sample and/or a blood and/or urine test to assess how much alcohol or drugs are in your body, you will be subject to automatic 12-month suspension of your Arizona driving privileges.

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In Arizona, “actual physical control” of a motor vehicle is a factual concept that can lead to a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction, even if you are not actively driving.

Actual physical control describes current or imminent control of a vehicle that poses a real danger to you or to others when you are impaired by alcohol, drugs, and/or vapor.

Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 28-1381 is the primary DUI statute in Arizona.

Arizona law does not distinguish between driving and being in “actual physical control” for purposes of charging you with a DUI offense. Thus, it is important…
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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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The New York Times recently published an article, 48 Hours Without A.I., by A.J. Jacobs.  He decided to live for 48 hours without AI or machine learning to gauge how pervasive these technologies have become in daily life.  His goal was to expose “the AI hiding in plain sight” and understand what modern life would look like without it.  From the moment he wakes, he finds AI embedded in nearly everything.
AI now is embedded in internet search engines and shopping sites like Amazon.
I asked ChatGPT to discuss the premise of the article, which is about how much…
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Michigan should reject ‘repetitive sickness’ as a bar to physician disability claims

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Royal Oak, Mich.—October 29, 2025—The Nolan v. Provident Life and Accident Insurance Companylawsuit filed this week by national employee benefits litigation and ERISA attorney J.J. Conway onbehalf of a Michigan vascular surgeon seeks to overturn the Michigan Supreme Court ruling in Nehra v.Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company, 454 Mich. 110 (1997), which narrowly defines injuryso as to exclude repetitive injury disabilities prevalent in the nature of a surgeon’s work.

According to published studies, surgeons experience significantly higher rates…
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If you are given a traffic ticket by a law enforcement officer in Arizona, you are responsible for understanding the consequences this could have and what your obligations are in terms of responding. If you ignore a traffic ticket without addressing it, you could face various administrative and even criminal penalties. Consult an Arizona traffic violation lawyer to seek legal guidance and schedule your free case evaluation online today.
What Does It Mean to Ignore a Traffic Ticket?
Traffic tickets are handed out for various moving violations in Arizona, such as speeding, running a red light and driving with a…
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How Is A DUI Defined In Arizona?

For misdemeanor DUIs, it’s operating a motor vehicle while being impaired.
There really are four main misdemeanor charges that you can get; the first is called “Impaired to the Slightest Degree.” This means that if you are driving a car and you are impaired at any level, whether it’s on alcohol or drugs, they can charge you with a DUI. This happens in a lot of cases where people will take prescription medications, like Ambien or Xanax. The drug is not necessarily illegal, but by taking that drug, they were impaired;…
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Knowing the law about dog bites if you have suffered from an accident involving a canine, is vital to ensure that you receive appropriate compensation for your pain and suffering.

Laws on dog attacks differ between states, so knowledge of Arizona law will help you stay informed throughout your case. 

Although many people in the United States own dogs, there is always a risk when it comes to furry friends:

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 4.5 million people suffer from dog bites every single year. 

Are you a dog bite victim in Arizona, wondering about Arizona dog…
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Many people secretly believe that other people should just know what we’re thinking. When your co-worker doesn’t acknowledge your contribution in a meeting or when your client appears to be ignoring your carefully crafted advice, it’s natural to feel slighted. The narrative that forms in your head is compelling and feels true: they don’t care about you, they don’t respect you, or worse, they’re deliberately undermining you. But in these situations, your focus is on the wrong participant in the meeting or conversation.

The narrative focusing on others is almost always wrong. The fact is that they simply have no…
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The phone finally stops ringing. The stacks of letters from a creditor no longer cause your stomach to drop. That constant, heavy weight of unmanageable debt has lifted. This moment, right after completing a debt settlement plan, is filled with a unique sense of relief and quiet excitement. It’s the feeling of a clean slate, a genuine opportunity to start fresh. This newfound freedom is what you’ve been working toward. For many people, though, that freedom should be channeled directly into a new project: rebuilding your financial foundation. It is so important to create a strong financial structure now so…
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