Harsh AZ Criminal Sentencing Laws Want to go to jail? You’re in the right State! In the past couple of months, I have been inundated with people wondering why the Arizona laws are so harsh. The short answer is that our legislature has acted upon public opinion. And, politicians do not win elections standing on their soapbox saying they will be soft
Domestic Violence is a crime that can cross any demographic. And although we normally think of domestic violence as something that might happen to your friends or your family, it even happens to celebrities. Twenty years ago it was Robin Givens beaten by Mike Tyson. A few years ago, Chris Brown beat Rihanna. Charlie Sheen
What to Expect After Your Client’s Initial Appearance I recently spoke about the steps to take as an attorney when you receive the news that your client has been arrested. Your client will most likely be brought before the court within 24 hours of their arrest, which is known as their Initial Appearance (IA). The
Arizona Probation Overview The client charged with a felony and scared about the potential incarceration is usually only concerned about receiving a probationary grant. However, in many cases they really have no understanding of what probation entails. In 2013, Maricopa County Adult Probation had 21,000 individuals under supervision and another 53,000 individuals under its expanded
Arizona Criminal Proceedings: Picking a Jury What is your goal in picking a jury? Do you enter the courtroom with any type of plan? In every trial I have conducted, I have made conscious decisions on who I wanted on my panel, and just as importantly, who I didn’t want on my panel. With a
