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Check out the following articles if you’d like to find out more about the serious legal issues discussed in our recent blog entries. If you’ve been accused of a crime, call Blumberg & Associates right away at (602) 277-6180. Since 1988, we’ve been defending Arizona residents accused of criminal offenses.

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• The Arizona Revised Statutes provide a complete list of the drugs considered either dangerous or narcotics.

• This report from the Department of Justice analyzes the drug trade in Arizona.

• As this article demonstrates, Arizona’s penalties for drug offenses are very severe.

Going Through A Divorce? Check out This Informative Article.

"Usually when people are on their way to divorce, there are warning signs. More often than not, it is gradual rather than a sudden transition from happily married to icicles in the room.

If you see divorce coming, or even the possibility of it coming, there are six very important steps you can take to protect yourself and your future.

Step 1: Go See a Lawyer

The single biggest mistake that the divorce lawyers in our firm see is that potential divorcees wait way too long to seek legal advice. There are things that you can be doing to protect your assets and set up a more favorable outcome in the event you enter the court system.

Compare it to finding out that you might be playing the game of cricket on Saturday. You certainly would want to have someone explain what the rules are before you set foot on the field.

The lawyer will dispel the many myths that exist in the area of divorce. Your lawyer will ask questions about your particular situation and you will be walked through the divorce process and told what your likely outcome is if you go before a judge. This process takes about an hour and costs a couple hundred dollars but is well worth the time and cost."

To read the full article click here.

Essential Qualities to Look for in a Criminal Attorney

If you’ve been charged with a crime, you need a defense attorney you can depend on, both in and out of the courtroom. In the process of selecting a lawyer to represent you, here are a few important characteristics to look for:

• Experience. Find a lawyer who has experience in the field, particularly with the type of crime you’ve been accused of. It often takes years of practice to become comfortable with the criminal justice system, so you need an advocate who is skilled in every step in the process. Though many cases result in plea bargains rather than jury trials, this may not be the case with your charges, so be sure to select someone who has experience with both types of resolution.

• Good Track Record. Be sure to ask your attorney about his or her track record with cases like yours. Determine how many plea bargains have been obtained for clients as well as his or her record in court. These figures will help you understand your attorney’s skills and experience.
   
• Excellent Communication Skills. Be sure to select an attorney you feel comfortable speaking with. You’re going to have to discuss every detail of the events surrounding the crimes you’re charged with, so it is vital that you feel at ease with your lawyer. In addition, your representative in court should be professional and eloquent, so evaluate the way he or she speaks.

At Blumberg & Associates, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality criminal defense services to our clients. To see what sets us apart from other firms, schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys by calling (602) 277-6180.

Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana

Driving under the influence of marijuana is a serious charge, but it can be difficult to prove definitively. For information about this issue, take a look at this short video.

Because it is difficult to measure marijuana intoxication, an arresting officer will usually testify to factors he saw in a driver that indicated the influence of marijuana. It is possible to test for the presence of marijuana in a suspect’s urine, but there is controversy about how long marijuana can stay in a person’s system, making it difficult to measure intoxication.

If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana, you need an experienced defense attorney on your side. Call Blumberg & Associates of Phoenix at (602) 277-6180 to schedule a consultation with one of our lawyers.