Misdemeanors are less serious than felonies in Arizona. However, aside from fines, fees, and other charges, misdemeanors are still punishable by up to six months in the county or local jail. In Arizona, misdemeanors are classified into three levels according [...]
Arizona law is clear about marijuana possession. You cannot knowingly possess or use illegal drugs like marijuana. If you are discovered under the influence, or with drugs on or near you, you will most likely be charged with drug possession. [...]
In 2017, there were more than 127,064 car accidents in the state of Arizona. A majority of these – over 108,000 – involved multiple vehicles. When there are multiple vehicles involved in an accident, there is a greater chance of [...]
Vehicular Second-Degree Murder in Phoenix In Phoenix, vehicular second-degree Murder, as defined by A.R.S. §13-1104, is a crime where the death of another person was not premeditated or planned in advance. Second-degree murder can be charged when a person intentionally [...]
Arizona Grand Theft Auto In Phoenix, “Theft of Means of Transportation” or “Grand Theft Auto”, as defined by A.R.S. §13-1814, is a crime where a person takes somebody else’s vehicle and takes complete control of it, with the intent of [...]
Aggravated Assault Charges In Phoenix, Aggravated Assault charges arise from Assault as defined by A.R.S. §13-1203 in one of several circumstances deemed by the legislature as deserving more punishment than normal Assault. Phoenix Aggravated Assault The two most common circumstances where [...]
What to Do If You’ve Been Accused of Child Molestation? If you’ve been accused of child molestation, you may have no idea what to do next. It’s important to seek legal help as soon as possible and start building a [...]
Child sex abuse is a serious crime in Arizona. But often, the allegations are false — many are based on inaccurate details and confused memories. However, it can be hard to fight an accusation. It’s important to get a strong [...]
In October 2017, Hollywood was shaken when multiple women accused the powerful film producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct — including allegations of rape. While Mr. Weinstein issued denials, he was fired from his production company and expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture [...]
Refusing a Breathalyzer or Chemical Test If you are stopped by a police officer for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, you may think refusing breathalyzer, blood, or urine tests is a good idea. After [...]
