You went over to a friend’s house and were coming home that evening when the police pulled you over. Turns out, you had a taillight burnt out. If you had known that, you probably would not have had that […]
There is no other set of crimes that leaves the person convicted branded for life. Sex crimes are vilified by the public in ways that no other crimes are.
Have you ever thought about why there is a registry for […]
Assault charges can result in a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. An Arizona criminal defense attorney can help you better understand your specific case and the charges against you.
Generally, assault charges are a Class 1 misdemeanor in Arizona. When […]
Medical marijuana is legal in Arizona, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be pulled over for driving while under the influence of medical marijuana. It’s been eight years since the state passed the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA), […]
Criminal offenses are classified in several ways in Arizona. Dangerous offenses are a separate category that is explained in more detail in Arizona Revised Statute 13-604.The Legal Definition of Dangerous Offense
A dangerous criminal offense is defined as […]
Arizona domestic violence charges have somewhat similar parameters as other states, although the crime is often used to enhance other charges like rape, assault and battery. A domestic violence attorney defends those accused of this crime, and you’d be surprised […]
Over the last three decades, the United States has quietly increased its federal prison population by unprecedented numbers. In fact, from 1980-2015, the inmate population skyrocketed from 25,000 […]
Investigations into tax fraud may lead to charges being sought at either the state or federal level, depending on severity and amount allegedly in question. Should an individual find themselves under California or IRS investigation, it’s […]
Arson is an unique crime in criminal law that happens much more often than most people think. This blogpost will provide a brief overview of Arizona statutes that govern arson law and the punishment for being convicted of arson in […]
Most people know that you can’t be tried for the same crime twice. We see it all the time in movies and television. But what is double jeopardy? Why do we have it? It is not as simply as […]
