Getting arrested can be a scary occurrence, especially if you have never been in trouble with the law before. Being in jail for the first time in custody can be intimidating, especially if you don’t […]
Getting charged with a DUI sets off a series of events from the moment the police pull you over. Once the police officer has enough evidence to formally arrest you, he will take away your license and issue you […]
The state of Arizona has zero-tolerance when it comes to underage drinking. If anyone who is under the age of 21 is caught driving while under the influence of even a drop of alcohol that registers on a breathalyzer […]
There is a thin line between the charges of robbery and aggravated robbery in the state of Arizona.
When a person commits a robbery, they are taking property that does not belong to them. This is […]
Timothy James Bell, a homeless Phoenix man, was arrested after a 911 call was placed stating that the man had stolen a burrito using excessive force. Police officer Matthew Tate responded to the call, where […]
Facing criminal charges means you could carry those charges on your record for the rest of your life. It isn’t just about paying a fine and putting the experience behind you. If convicted, you could […]
There is no such thing as voluntary or involuntary manslaughter in Arizona. It is either negligent homicide or manslaughter.
Arizona law has broad definitions of manslaughter, with numerous possible scenarios. They can include the following situations:
Everybody knows that stealing a car is a serious criminal offense. But just how serious is it in Arizona? The state has very specific auto theft laws that stipulate the specifics of the crime, the punishment and the […]
You were found guilty of a crime and you dealt with the consequences. Going back to normal life in the aftermath of such a situation can be difficult. This happens because you have a criminal record that’s public.
In Arizona, […]
While racketeering is defined and prosecuted on the federal level, Arizona also has its own laws against the crime.
The most interesting thing to point out is that the definition of racketeering in Arizona is quite broad and […]
