Monthly Archives: May 2012

29May
Arizona Medical Marijuana Law: Limitation

Posted by Naegle Law | Posted in AZ Drug Law

Arizona Medical Marijuana Law: Limitation

With the new Arizona Medical Marijuana Law that was passed, Arizona Medical Marijuana Attorney, Charlie Naegle and Naegle Law wants to make you aware of some of the arizona marijuana law limitations. This is from chapter 36-2802 of Arizona Department of Health Services.

This chapter does not authorize any person to engage in, and does not prevent the imposition of any civil, criminal or other penalties for engaging in, the following conduct:

A. Undertaking any task under the influence of marijuana that would constitute negligence or professional malpractice.

B. Possessing or engaging in the medical use of marijuana:

On a school bus.
On the grounds of any preschool or primary or secondary school.
In any correctional facility.

C. Smoking marijuana:

On any form of public transportation.
In any public place.

D. Operating, navigating or being in actual physical control of any motor vehicle, aircraft or motorboat while under the influence of marijuana, except that a registered qualifying patient shall not be considered to be under the influence of marijuana solely because of the presence of metabolites or components of marijuana that appear in insufficient concentration to cause impairment.

E. Using marijuana except as authorized under this chapter.

1. “Allowable amount of marijuana”

(a) With respect to a qualifying patient, the “allowable amount of marijuana” means:

Two-and-one-half ounces of usable marijuana; and
If the qualifying patient’s registry identification card states that the qualifying patient is authorized to cultivate marijuana, twelve marijuana plants contained in an enclosed, locked facility except that the plants are not required to be in an enclosed, locked facility if the plants are being transported because the qualifying patient is moving.

(b) With respect to a designated caregiver, the “allowable amount of marijuana” for each patient assisted by the designated caregiver

If you, or anyone you know, have questions or concerns regarding Arizona Medical Marijuana Law call Naegle Law today. Call 602-663-9958 to schedule your free anytime, anywhere consultation with Arizona Medical Marijuana Attorney, Charlie Naegle, or use the form online and someone from the firm will be in touch with you shortly. When you hire the Naegle Law Firm, you work directly with Charlie Naegle. Work with a firm where you are treated like an individual, not a number.

26May
Arizona Medical Marijuana Law- AZ Laws

Posted by Naegle Law | Posted in AZ Drug Possession

Arizona Medical Marijuana Law- AZ Laws

No November 2010 Arizona passed Proposition 203, which legalized medical marijuana. “Marijuana” means all parts of any plant of the genus cannabis whether growing or not, and the seeds of such plant. “Medical use” means the acquisition, possession, cultivation, manufacture, use, administration, delivery, transfer or transportation of marijuana or paraphernalia relating to the administration of marijuana to treat or alleviate a registered qualifying patient’s debilitating medical condition or symptoms associated with the patient’s debilitating medical condition. People of all ages and backgrounds, including the elderly, are using medical marijuana to relieve pain. Since marijuana was legalized for medicinal use, more than 22,200 people have received permission to smoke, eat or otherwise ingest it to ease their ailments. People ages 31 to 50 make up the largest group of patients using the drug to counter illness, representing 40 percent of all medical-marijuana users. Those 51 to 81 account for more than 35 percent of patients, while 18- to 30-year-olds make up about 25 percent. People younger than 18 represent less than 1 percent. The overwhelming majority of medical-pot users reported chronic pain as their medical condition, while muscle spasms were also high on the list, health officials reported. Other ailments include hepatitis C, cancer and seizures. Will Humble, director of the state’s Department of Health Services, said the data indicate the state has avoided becoming a “largely recreational program as opposed to medical.”

“Debilitating medical condition” means one or more of the following:

(a) Cancer, glaucoma, positive status for human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, hepatitis C, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, crohn’s disease, agitation of alzheimer’s disease or the treatment of these conditions.

(b) A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces one or more of the following: cachexia or wasting syndrome; severe and chronic pain; severe nausea; seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy; or severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis.

If you, or anyone you know, have questions or concerns regarding Arizona Medical Marijuana Law call Naegle Law today. Call 602-663-9958 to schedule your free anytime, anywhere consultation withArizona Medical Marijuana Attorney, Charlie Naegle, or use the form below and someone from the firm will be in touch with you shortly. When you hire the Naegle Law Firm, you work directly with Charlie Naegle. Work with a firm where you are treated like an individual, not a number.

24May
How is Vandalism Defined in Juvenile Court?

Posted by Naegle Law | Posted in AZ Juvenile Defense

How is Vandalism Defined in Juvenile Court?

Vandalism in juvenile court is taken just as seriously as it is in adult court proceedings. Vandalism is defined as the willful and malicious destruction or public or private property, and vandalism crimes include, but are not limited to:

Graffiti
Breaking windows
Damaging road signs
Slashing or puncturing tires
Defacing edifices
Underage possession of aerosol paint containers
Bashing or blowing up mailboxes
Throwing eggs
Keying cars

Many juveniles or children see these types of crimes as harmless pranks, but charges are brought and enforced, juveniles are held fully accountable for the destruction.

A guilty verdict in juvenile court for vandalism may stay with your child for life. This is one of many reasons it is so important to involve a lawyer to protect your child’s interests and criminal record in juvenile court. Their future may be on the line whether they are looking into military or church service, scholarships, finding a job, or enrolling in a college or university.

Call 602-663-9958 to schedule your free anytime, anywhere consultation with Juvenile Defense Attorney Mesa AZ, Charlie Naegle, or use the form below and someone from the firm will be in touch with you shortly. When you hire the Naegle Law Firm, you work directly with Charlie Naegle. Work with a firm where you are treated like an individual, not a number.

Charlie Naegle will work to see that your child gets back on track and will negotiate and fight for the best possible outcome for your child’s future.   If you are looking for an experienced Mesa juvenile attorney to represent you or your child facing vandalism or other criminal charges, contact The Naegle Law Firm today.

21May
Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney, Charlie Naegle, Receives the Highest Honor from Martindale-Hubbell®

Posted by Naegle Law | Posted in Arizona Criminal Defense Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHARLIE NAEGLE RECEIVES AV® RATING DISTINCTION FROM PEERS
Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Receives the Highest Honor from Martindale-Hubbell®

Mesa, Ariz. (May 21, 2012) – Charlie Naegle is a Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyer in Phoenix, Arizona. Naegle was recently earned the honor of the AV® rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. The AV® rating is a national attorney rating service and is the uppermost rating a lawyer can obtain through Martindale-Hubbell®.

The Martindale-Hubbell® PEER REVIEW RATINGS™ is a rating system which assists those seeking legal services by helping more easily pinpointing and selecting a dependable attorney for their needs. The ratings awarded function as an indicator of what level of ethical standards and professional conduct an attorney has displayed in their practice field.

Every attorney presented and recognized by Martindale-Hubbell® undergoes a vigorous research process. Evaluations of lawyers, other members of the bar, and members of the judiciary in the United States and Canada generate the ratings awarded. LexisNexis conducts the secure online surveys of attorneys in similar practice areas across different jurisdictions and geographical locations.

Those surveyed are requested to asset their colleagues’ ethical standards, as well as their moral ability in that specific field they practice. Today, the Martindale-Hubbell® peer review rating system is highly respected and relied upon by not only attorneys, but also members of the judiciary all across the United States.

Arizona Criminal Defense Lawyer Charlie Naegle was rewarded the honor of Martindale-Hubbell’s® AV® rating for achieving extraordinary ethical standards along with a legal ability numeric rating. His ethical standards rating indicate his devotion to ethics, reliability, and diligence to his professional responsibilities. The legal ability rating denotes Naegle’s legal knowledge, logical capabilities, his judgment, communication ability, and finally, his legal experience. The AV® rating is the highest rating any attorney can achieve, and it is a direct indicator of an attorney’s high ethical values and specialized excellence.

The Naegle Law Firm provides aggressive representation for those charged with a criminal offense in Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Scottsdale, Phoenix and surrounding cities in the state of Arizona. The legal process can be emotionally, physically and financially draining. Attorney Charlie Naegle alleviates the burden the process puts on the accused and makes a difference in people’s lives, one case at a time.

For more information on The Naegle Law Firm and the services provided, visit www.naeglelawfirm.com or call 602-663-9958.

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21May
Theft Conversion in Arizona : Could You Be Convicted for Misusing Someone Else’s Property?

Posted by Naegle Law | Posted in AZ Theft Crimes

Theft Conversion in Arizona: Could You Be Convicted for Misusing Someone Else’s Property?

In Arizona there are several subsets of theft. One of the most common types of theft (found in Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) 13-1802(A)(1)), requires the state to prove that someone controlled the property of another with the intent of depriving an individual of that property.

However, conversions work differently in Arizona. The main statute controlling the act of conversion is A.R.S. 13-1802(A)(2). Conversion requires the state to prove that someone knowingly used services or property of another for something other than what they were authorized to use it for. Therefore, if goods are placed in the hands of another for a specific purpose, and that person uses it for something unauthorized, then the crime of conversion can be pursued. Unlike traditional theft, Arizona removes the issue of “intent to deprive” from the statute, thereby easing the state’s burden of proof.

Theft crimes are taken very seriously in Arizona courts. As a result, it is important to consult with an experienced Arizona criminal defense attorney who can explain your options and rights if you think that you may be charged with theft by conversion. This type of theft charge usually requires intricate legal work to ensure a proper defense in court. Therefore, you should consider retaining an attorney with in-depth knowledge of Phoenix white collar crime.

If you have questions or concerns about an issue involving criminal pollution or criminal littering in Arizona, Call 602-663-9958 to schedule your free anytime, anywhere consultation with AZ Criminal Law Attorney, Charlie Naegle, or use the form below and someone from the firm will be in touch with you shortly. When you hire the Naegle Law Firm, you work directly with Charlie Naegle. Work with a firm where you are treated like an individual, not a number.