Arizona No Knock Search Warrant Law The average Arizonan is unaware of the fact that no-knock search warrants are legal. Sadly, the state can even use no-knock warrants in cases that are not violent. The problem with no-knock search warrants is they put the safety of several parties in jeopardy, which is ironically what they […]
AZ House Bill 2318 Changes Sentencing for Crimes in Arizona Arizona recently passed a House Bill designed to amend its sentencing system. House Bill 2318, which was signed into law by Governor Doug Ducey on March 24, 2021, concerns situations in which a person is convicted of one or more felony offenses that were consolidated […]
Arizona Misdemeanor Laws In the criminal justice system, criminal charges and convictions are separated into two types: misdemeanors and felonies. Understanding how misdemeanors and felonies work is vital when forming a defense strategy with your Arizona criminal defense attorneys, both so you understand the gravity of the charges you may face and the potential penalties […]
Arizona Drug Possession Laws Like all other states in the US, Arizona heavily regulates the possession of CDS or controlled dangerous substances. But drug use laws can be confusing as each state has different classifications for different types or amounts of controlled drugs. In Arizona, the possession of CDS for personal use can incur heavy […]
DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree in Arizona Did you know it’s possible to be charged with a DUI even if your blood alcohol content is below the legal limit of .08? You don’t have to be intoxicated to face a drunk driving charge in Arizona due to the state’s strict DUI laws. The Arizona […]
Home Detention After DUI in Arizona If you are found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol in the state of Arizona, you will face significant penalties. For one, you will lose your driving privilege. Your auto insurance rate will jump higher. Your will be fined. Furthermore, you will have a black mark on […]
What is Preservation of Evidence in Your Criminal Case? The manner in which the state of Arizona handles evidence pertaining to your case has the potential to shape the outcome of that case. If prosecutors or law enforcement fail to preserve evidence in the proper manner, it will present problems down the line. In fact, […]
What are the Different Types of Theft in Arizona? Theft – also known as larceny – can be categorized in many different ways. The simple definition of theft is taking away property that belongs to someone else without their permission. For it to be theft, you must have the intention to deprive the person of […]