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…
Well, America, it’s that time again! Time to celebrate your birthday. Adorn the red, white, and blue and show some patriotic love. It’s also time for parties and lots of alcohol consumption! Changes Due to the Pandemic The past year and a half have been difficult for many trying to navigate and find a new balance…
Memorial Day weekend is almost here! For many of us, this holiday of remembrance also marks the beginning of summertime, a season of vacations, barbecues, pool parties, and suntans. But celebrate responsibly, because DUI task forces are in full swing. A few years ago, police departments together on a Memorial Day initiative arrested over 300…
“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,…
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…
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…
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…
As we move through day 30 of the government shut down and a country divided, things seem pretty dark. It can be easy to get lost in all the darkness that can surround our world, our country, and our personal lives every day. Tune in to whatever medium you receive your daily news, and you…
Hallelujah! In a year of seemingly endless bipartisan divide, we have been gifted—just in time for Christmas—a comprehensive bipartisan criminal justice reform bill. Is this a true Christmas miracle? The government may not be able to decide where to come up with $5 billion for a border wall and just shut down, but it has…
A tale of two judges perceived to be polar opposites. Sonya Sotomayor—the liberal Democratic nominee of the Obama administration and Neil Gorsuch—the conservative republican nominee of the Trump administration do not seem like likely allies. When most of us envision Supreme Court justices hotly debating issues, we imagine a split largely down party lines. After…
