What’s the Penalty for Filing a False Police Report? False reporting as per criminal defense Arizona law refers to two different aspects. The first, covered by Arizona Revised Statutes 13-2907, stipulates that it is unlawful to initiate or circulate a false report concerning a fire, bombing or other emergency, in full knowledge that it is […]
What You Need to Know About Arizona Drug Possession Laws The illegal use or possession of a controlled substance in the state of Arizona is a serious criminal offense if the individual lacks a prescription. In fact, illegally using or possessing a drug without a valid prescription is a felony. Dig deep into the language […]
Interrogation Tactics that Lead to False Confessions Though it might be surprising, the truth is there are plenty of false confessions. If you aren’t careful, there is a chance you could verbally misstep when speaking to police and investigators, ultimately incriminating yourself even when you are completely innocent. There will come a point in time […]
Arizona Underage DUI Laws Arizona is one of the toughest states on the crime of Juvenile Driving Under the Influence (DUI). The legal minimum drinking age in Arizona is 21. However, you can legally drive at the age of 16. This gives a person five years of driving before they hit the legal drinking age. […]
What is a Plea Bargain in Arizona? Real life isn’t like what you see in the movies. If you’ve been charged with a felony in Arizona, you could be facing serious consequences. There’s no guarantee that the prosecutor will even want to consider a plea bargain. They may think it’s a slam dunk. If that’s […]
How to Make it Easier for Your Arizona Criminal Attorney There is a common misconception that hiring a criminal defense attorney in Arizona is all a defendant has to do in order to expedite a fair and just result. However, hiring an attorney is only one piece of the metaphorical puzzle that represents justice. As […]
Seizure and Forfeiture Proceedings in Arizona Though it might seem like something out of a movie, the truth is it is possible for Arizona felony prosecutors to drive around town in a swanky car previously owned by a drug dealer. Most people are shocked to learn felony prosecutors in Arizona are empowered to use forfeited […]
What is Double Jeopardy in Arizona? For individuals who have faced criminal charges previously but have been found not guilty of the crime should know and understand their rights under the Double Jeopardy law. The law comes from the Fifth Amendment, which outlines that a person should not “be subject for the same offense to […]
Expungement vs Set Aside in Arizona Arizona law does not allow for true expungement of criminal convictions. However, it does allow for the restoration of rights that individuals lose upon conviction of a felony crime. These rights include: Enlisting in the military Holding public office Obtaining or renewing licensures Possessing a firearm Serving on a […]
What is the Penalty for Car Theft in Arizona? Car theft is a serious crime in Arizona that carries severe consequences. In 2017, Arizona experienced 19,058 stolen vehicles. That’s 3.4 percent more than 2016. This crime is such a problem in Arizona that the state formed the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority (AATA) in 1992 to […]