As you wind down from your plans for this long Memorial Day weekend, take some time today to be thankful and reflect upon the lives that have been lost along the way. Our servicemen and women have fought for centuries to protect our values and freedoms, and many have given the ultimate sacrifice, their lives,…
In Arizona, the State has a right under our implied consent statute to obtain a blood/breath sample if you’re arrested on suspicion of DUI. However, there have been concerns about the language an officer uses to inform an arrestee of this law and what a suspect faces if he or she refuses to consent to a…
Our office is very proud to be taking part in the Executive Council Charities’ annual “The Original Taste” event taking place on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Scottsdale Waterfront. Good food, good wine, and a great cause sound like our idea of a wonderful evening! For those unfamiliar with the work of the Executive…
On March 17, 2016, Senate Bill 1228 passed with 43 AYES, 13 NAYS and on Thursday, March 24, 2016, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed the bill into law. The full text of the bill can be read at: http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/52leg/2r/laws/0057.pdf. The passage of this bill is a definite YAY for the criminal defense world and those…
We here at the Law Offices of Mark D. DuBiel love a good celebration, and we’re excited for a mid-week night of feasting on corned beef and drinking pints of Guinness. And we’re also all about bringing back great traditions to replace the green beer thing: so join us as we “drown the shamrock”! Go…
Well, Arizona, we survived that blustering winter storm earlier this week, so it’s time to get back out and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine! The Phoenix Open, the PGA’s most entertaining tournament, is here to provide fun for serious aficionados and fans for a day. Whether you’re looking forward to the Bird’s Nest concerts…
Winter is one of the best times to be here in the Valley because there is something great going on every weekend, from the college football championships and the Barrett Jackson car auction to the Waste Management Phoenix Open and Devoured Culinary Classic. Phoenix, Scottsdale, and our other cities put their best feet forward, showing…
What’s your idea of a perfect holiday? Is it gathering together with friends and family? Cooking the perfect meal perfectly? Kicking back next to a fire with a glass of eggnog? How about listening to Wham’s “Last Christmas” 24 times on repeat? Oh, right, that last one is everyone’s perfect holiday! If you’re imbibing in…
Family and friends gather around the table and its centerpiece, a giant turkey overflowing with stuffing, ready to be slathered with gravy or cranberry sauce, accompanied by sweet potatoes, and washed down with beer and wine. As the food is passed around and the green bean casserole stays mysteriously intact, the conversation begins: “I told…
Last weekend, approximately 6,000 non-violent inmates were to be released from federal prisons across the nation, reigniting a discussion about our justice system and how we, as a nation, address the crime we face on a daily basis. While every new politician proclaims an increasing need to be “tough on crime,” we should take a…
