Legal advice from Phoenix criminal defense attorney Howard A. Snader.
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 [...]
A few years ago, a move began to help our veterans in the criminal justice system. Several courts have developed either specialized prosecution courts or probation supervision. I have many potential clients contact me asking about veterans court. They believe [...]
Rarely raised in a defense, and difficult to prove, entrapment can be a powerful argument that can result in a dismissal. But, I have found the concept of entrapment is often misunderstood by the general public. With the hope of [...]
Common Terms in Criminal Law In my other life, I have been a sports official in multiple sports for more than 30 years. I am always amazed at fans, commentators, players, and coaches that misuse words. A couple of common [...]
Arizona’s first attempt at a “Revenge Porn” law was overturned by the Arizona Supreme Court. It took a while, but our wonderful legislature went back to the drawing board and crafted a new version. The New Law Arizona Revised Statute [...]
Statutes of Limitations & Timing in Criminal Cases Several times a week, I am contacted and asked questions about whether a case can be prosecuted or how long the criminal process take. Time limits are specifically set out in our [...]
It really is hard to believe. Arizona prostitution/solicitation is not actually a “sex” crime. It obviously involves a sex act for an exchange of something of value (usually money), but prostitution does not fall within the heinous scope of Arizona’s [...]
With police at the door, knowledge of your legal rights and good judgment can help you through the situation. The first rule is to listen. The police may be looking for information that has nothing to do with you [...]
Help When a Loved One Is Arrested If your spouse, child, or another person you are close to is arrested, they will need the help of an Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney. If you receive a telephone call from a loved [...]
FALSE ASSUMPTIONS IN CRIMINAL LAW In my 26 years of successfully defending thousands of people prosecuted for all types of misdemeanors and felonies, I have been long troubled by several false assumptions many people have about Arizona’s criminal laws. In [...]
