Beginning next month, some Arizonans signing legal documents will have to do something new. After signing a deed or power of attorney, they’ll also have to leave a thumbprint in the notary’s journal.
It sounds a little like being booked
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Arizona Court Upholds DUI Conviction Despite Prosecutor’s Improper Question — State v. Dubois
By Gordon Thompson, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney (Arizona State Bar, licensed since 1982) — Published August 29, 2026The Arizona Court of Appeals just affirmed a Maricopa County man’s convictions for aggravated DUI and unlawful flight from police —…
Can You Get a DUI for THC Metabolites in Arizona?
Can You Be Charged With DUI for THC Metabolites in Arizona? The Harris Rule, Explained Through State v. Chacon In Arizona, you can be convicted of drug DUI for having active THC in your blood in any amount —…
Arizona DUI & Metabolites DUI : State v. Chacon Explained
# Can You Be Convicted of Drug DUI in Arizona Just for Having Marijuana in Your System? What State v. Chacon Teaches Us “` — **Meta Title:** Arizona Drug DUI & Marijuana Metabolites: State v. Chacon Explained | Gordon Thompson,…
Drug DUI Defense: Who Has the Burden of Proof? (State v. Bayardi Explained)
Arizona Drug DUI Defense: Who Has to Prove Your Prescription Was Valid? Case: State v. Bayardi | Court: Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One | Citation: 230 Ariz. 195, 281 P.3d 1063 (Ariz. App. 2012) Short answer: If you’re…
Private Equity Dealmaking Slows in 2026
We have been reporting regularly on the increasing role that private equity has been playing in the healthcare industry and the oversight initiatives that a number of states have taken to address certain concerns resulting from this trend.
In a…
New Indictment Resets Your Right to Change Judges
New Indictment, New Deadline: Arizona Court Confirms You Get a Fresh Chance to Change Judges Published August 27, 2026 | By Gordon Thompson, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney | Case: Williams v. State, No. 1 CA-SA 26-0232 (Ariz. App.…
Arizona Court Rules Traffic Stop Was Unlawfully Prolonged
Arizona Court of Appeals: Traffic Stop Unlawfully Prolonged to Wait for a K-9 — What State v. Avila Means for Your Rights By Gordon Thompson, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney (Arizona State Bar, licensed since 1982) | August 27,…
State v. Puga: How AZ Courts Now Handle Juror Bias in DUI Trials
State v. Puga: How Arizona Courts Are Interpreting the End of Peremptory Challenges — And What It Means for DUI Jury Trials By Gordon Thompson, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney — Licensed in Arizona since 1982In January 2025, the…
What I Learned From the Research: A Review of Peer-Reviewed DV Literature (Part 3)
Background: I recently read and synthesized seven (7) Family Court Review articles, published between 2016-2023, on the topics of domestic violence and coercive control.[1] Here’s what I learned. I have not attempted to footnote and reference each and…