Car theft is a serious issue in Arizona with serious consequences. The state of Arizona is almost always in the top 10 states in the nation for total stolen vehicles. As a crime prevention measure, Arizona’s criminal justice system has [...]
Drug crimes are criminal acts involving narcotics or illegal controlled substances. They are usually very complex cases with numerous potentially severe penalties if the accused offender is found guilty. If you ever find yourself facing a drug-related charge, get in [...]
In Arizona, assault charges generally involve acts considered to be misdemeanors. It involves: Recklessly and knowingly causing somebody physical injury. Deliberately touching somebody for the purpose of insult, provocation, or bodily injury. Deliberately making somebody feel reasonably threatened by impending [...]
Credit card fraud is a serious crime in the state of Arizona. It is the crime of taking or possession of another person’s credit card without their consent. If you use a credit card or are the recipient of anything [...]
Protective Orders In the movies or television, a restraining order is taken out in cases where a person poses a threat on another. In real life, however, there are layers to the issuance of restraining orders. Protective Orders [...]
Nunchuck martial arts fighting sticks are a traditional martial arts weapon that originates from Okinawa, Japan. A pair of nunchucks, also called nunchaku, consists of two short sticks connected by a rope or chain. In the newly passed law legalizing [...]
When you are charged with a sex crime in Phoenix, you may suffer a lifetime of hassle, probation, and monitoring. More than that, sex crimes in Arizona have a stigma attached to them unmatched by most other crimes Arizona sexual [...]
In the state of Arizona, domestic violence is defined as almost any criminal act of abuse committed by one "family or household member" against another. Domestic violence does not mean that your abuser must be a spouse or partner; an [...]
Competency to stand trial is legally not related to the defendant's mental state at the time of the alleged crime. Thus, it is not a defense. Rather, the issue of competency relates to the defendant's state of mind during criminal [...]
Criminal cases cover a large range of offenses, which suggests there may also be several criminal court results. This write-up describes most usual outcomes for criminal litigation, together with their fines as well as impacts. Scenario One: Charges are dropped [...]
