By Gordon Thompson, Arizona State Bar–licensed criminal defense attorney (licensed since 1982, 47 years of practice, 6,000+ clients represented). Last updated July 24, 2026. Arizona’s New Motorcycle Lane-Splitting Law: Violating A.R.S. § 28-903 Is Now Automatic Reckless Driving Arizona has just changed how it treats motorcyclists who split lanes or pass improperly. Under 2026 Chapter…
Arizona’s New Law Lets You Seal a Petty Offense Record Immediately — No Waiting Period By Gordon Thompson, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney — licensed in Arizona since 1982, 47 years of experience, 6,000+ clients represented. Last updated: July 24, 2026 Quick Answer As of September 12, 2026, Arizona law (House Bill 2198, 2026…
State v. Harris: Why a Non-Impairing Marijuana Metabolite Can’t Support an Arizona DUI Charge By Gordon Thompson, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney — 47 years of experience, 6,000+ cases. Page reviewed July 2026. Quick answer: In State ex rel. Montgomery v. Harris, 234 Ariz. 343 (2014), the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the phrase…
Gordon Thompson — DUI & Criminal Attorney Call (602) 467-3680 Arizona DUI Case Study · Court of Appeals · 2022 State v. Dean: What Arizona DUI Defendants Need to Know About Missing Body Camera Evidence and Aggravated DUI With a Suspended License By Gordon Thompson, Arizona DUI Attorney — 47 Years Experience Published:…
Arizona Court Blocks State’s Attempt to Upgrade DUI Charge: Meza v. LaFave and Your Double Jeopardy Rights By Gordon Thompson Attorney at Law Published: July 11, 2024 Updated: July 15, 2026 Practice Area: Arizona DUI Defense Case at a Glance: Meza v. LaFave Citation: Meza v. LaFave, 1 CA-SA 24-0084 (Ariz. App. Jul.…
Home › Blog › Arizona Aggravated Drug DUI: State v. Diakhate (2026) Arizona Aggravated Drug DUI Conviction Upheld: What State v. Diakhate Means for Arizona Drivers 📅 Published: June 24, 2026 ✍️ By Gordon Thompson, Arizona DUI Attorney ⚖️ Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One 📋 Case at a Glance Case Name: State…
Arizona Traffic Law Update · June 2026 New Arizona Law: If You Win a Traffic Ticket Appeal, the MVD Must Now Back Off By Gordon Thompson, Arizona Traffic & Criminal Defense Attorney · June 22, 2026 · A.R.S. § 28-1600 | 2026 Session Law Chapter 100 (HB 2574) Arizona has quietly passed an important change…
Arizona DUI Attorney – 47 Years Experience | Call or Text: (602) 467-3680 | Free Consultation Arizona Court Case Analysis | 2024 Driving Dangerously Drunk on Arizona’s Freeways: What State v. Merrill Means for You NOTICE: This case is a memorandum decision which means it is not for official publication under Arizona Supreme…
Beginning May 3, 2023, if you plan to use your Arizona driver license or ID to board an airplane for domestic air travel within the United States (or to enter a restricted federal building or military base) you will need an Arizona Travel ID. Originally scheduled to be mandatory for flight effective October 1, 2020,…
Arizona Marijuana DUI Conviction Upheld: What State v. McKinley Means for You 📅 Published: June 2024 | Updated: June 2026 ✍️ By Gordon Thompson, Arizona DUI Attorney ⚖️ Case: 1 CA-CR 23-0202 | Arizona Court of Appeals, First Division Arizona has legalized recreational marijuana — but that does not mean driving after using…
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