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 […]
We are not going to get into politics beyond pointing out some of the policies being proposed, particularly here in Arizona. Recently, all three Democratic hopefuls for the Maricopa County Attorney position took a stand on marijuana […]
Prosecutors in Arizona, just like in all other parts of the US, have a limited timeframe to file charges after a criminal offense has occurred. This timeframe is known as the statute of limitations. The aim of the […]
When are you defending yourself and when are you committing assault? There’s a fine legal line that you could be crossing in Arizona. You need to know what your rights are but you should also be aware […]
When you think of the police officers you depend on for protection, the last thing you probably want to consider is that they may have committed a crime or misconduct while in office. However, we now know that more […]
