https://www.loronameadpllc.com/blog Arizona criminal defense insights from Jess A. Lorona. en-us https://www.loronameadpllc.com/blog/marijuana-dui-phoenix https://www.loronameadpllc.com/blog/marijuana-dui-phoenix Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT Recreational marijuana is legal in Arizona, but driving while impaired by it is not. Here's how a marijuana DUI in Phoenix is investigated, charged, and defended. https://www.loronameadpllc.com/blog/underage-drinking-charge-tempe https://www.loronameadpllc.com/blog/underage-drinking-charge-tempe Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT Halloween weekend brings parties, crowds and extra police on Mill Avenue and around ASU. Here's how underage drinking charges work in Tempe, what a fake ID adds, and how diversion can help protect a student's record. https://www.loronameadpllc.com/blog/first-offense-dui-arizona-what-to-expect https://www.loronameadpllc.com/blog/first-offense-dui-arizona-what-to-expect Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT A first offense DUI arrest in Arizona starts two separate clocks: one with the MVD and one with the court. Here is what happens, in order, and what to do first. https://www.loronameadpllc.com/blog/what-to-do-if-arrested-in-arizona https://www.loronameadpllc.com/blog/what-to-do-if-arrested-in-arizona Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:00:00 GMT Being arrested is a terrifying experience. Knowing your rights and the right steps to take can protect your freedom and your future. https://www.loronameadpllc.com/blog/understanding-arizona-dui-penalties https://www.loronameadpllc.com/blog/understanding-arizona-dui-penalties Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:00:00 GMT Arizona has some of the toughest DUI laws in the nation. Understanding the penalties you face is the first step in building your defense. https://www.loronameadpllc.com/blog/how-to-get-criminal-record-set-aside-arizona https://www.loronameadpllc.com/blog/how-to-get-criminal-record-set-aside-arizona Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:00:00 GMT Arizona does not have traditional expungement, but a set-aside judgment can help you move forward after a conviction. https://www.loronameadpllc.com/blog/felony-vs-misdemeanor-arizona https://www.loronameadpllc.com/blog/felony-vs-misdemeanor-arizona Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:00:00 GMT Understanding the difference between felony and misdemeanor charges in Arizona is crucial to understanding the penalties you face.