According to a recent report in The State Press (8/21/13), Tempe police officers began increasing their patrols with the start of the fall semester at ASU. They have launched a task force – Operation Safe and Sober – which will include saturation patrols around campus and surrounding areas in Tempe,…
Articles Posted in Disturbing the Peace
What is Disorderly Conduct?
If you have been charged with disorderly conduct, you may be a bit confused about the crime for which you have been accused. Disorderly conduct can be a confounding charge, because it is a very broad and subjective criminal violation which involves various offenses such as disturbing the peace or…
Another Win for the Defense
Another win for Mesa Criminal Defense Attorney, Trent Buckallew. Our client was charged with Disorderly Conduct/Assault (Fighting/Mutual Combat) by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and the complaint was subsequently filed in the North Mesa Justice Court. After conducting a thorough case investigation, the defense was able to show that the…
Tempe Underage Drinking Enforcement Campaign
Tempe Underage Drinking Enforcement Campaign According to recent reports by the AZ Republic, police have made 270 alcohol-related arrests as a result of Tempe's Youth Alcohol Enforcement campaign targeting underage drinking and drunk driving. The Tempe Police Department, along with ASU Police and other state law enforcement agencies kicked off…