In November 2020, Arizona voters passed Prop 207, which legalized recreational marijuana use for adult users. Another benefit to this new legislation? Those people who were convicted of certain marijuana possession or marijuana paraphernalia felonies can apply to have their convictions expunged beginning on July 12, 2021. Here’s a quick run-down on what Arizona’s law…
Happy Fourth from the Valley on the Surface of the Sun!
Well, America, it’s that time again! Time to celebrate your birthday. Adorn the red, white, and blue and show some patriotic love. The past year and a half have been difficult for many trying to navigate and find a new balance between work and home life with the pandemic and all of its ramifications. If…
Cinco de Mayo Is Back–Don’t DUI!
It’s 2021, and although we are still dealing with the ramifications of Covid-19, there are some bright spots on the horizon, and those bright spots look like tacos, tequila, and some Mariachi music! Yes, damas y caballeros, today is Cinco de Mayo, and we are ready to celebrate with our Southern neighbors. Although we still…
When THC Is THC Isn’t THC (Or Something)
Arizona voters approved recreational marijuana last November, and sales have been climbing as 2021 proceeds. As we have previously discussed, Arizona’s Prop 207 had a number of effects, from legalizing possession of an ounce or less to expunging many marijuana-related felony convictions. What’s still not legal? Driving while impaired by marijuana, possession of more than…
It’s Quaran-cinco de Mayo!
Happy Cinco de Mayo . . . with a twist! We’re still excited for the tacos and tequila, but this year it’s just a bit different. For starters, we’re all stuck at home, so we have to make our own fiestas with those we’re sheltering with. No bars or restaurants are open yet to sit…
Cocktails and Coronavirus
“I can’t wait until things go back to normal.” This is probably one thought we can all agree upon in one way or another. Whether it’s schools reopening, being able to go out to eat and have someone else do the dishes, or simply give your friend who you haven’t seen in months a hug,…
The End of a Decade
As the year and the decade close, we like to get sentimental here at the Law Offices of Mark D. DuBiel and take a stroll down memory lane of New Year’s Eves gone by. Do you remember New Year’s Eve 2012? Not really? Well some of us were disappointed that the world hadn’t ended ten…
Punxsutawney Phil Is Predicting a Hot Fourth of July
Everyone’s favorite little furry pre-spring friend, Punxsutawney Phil, predicted an early spring this Groundhog Day, and it seems we were graced with springtime temperatures far past their expiration date. For those of you (and I am sure there are not many) that have been diligently anticipating that summertime heat, fear not because it would appear…
Medical Marijuana Is Not a Crime–but Could It Be?
While still contemplating the advent of a marijuana breathalyzer and the complex nature of THC and impairment, attorneys in Arizona, one of the 33 states that have legalized marijuana for medical use only, now have to brush up on their botany. Or is it chemistry? You know we went to law school because of math…
Cannabis Be the Future?
Well, folks, it is finally here. With the contemporary “reefer madness” showing no signs of slowing, the minds at Hound Labs, an Oakland based, scientific instrument research start-up, have recently released a marijuana breathalyzer machine! Say what?!! Yes, in all seriousness, this company states that it has developed a machine to detect marijuana use “within…