The state of Arizona has strict sentencing guidelines for charges that are considered a sex crime. Being arrested for a crime like this can be humiliating and cause problems with your daily life if you are convicted. The only way to […]
Some people assume they can shoot anyone who ventures onto their property simply because trespassers are in violation of the law. In some situations, it is possible to legally shoot a trespasser on your property. However, in general, most […]
Criminal property damage, better known as vandalism, is a common and fairly low-level crime in many instances. However, like most non-violent charges, the penalty increases substantially relative to the value of the damage itself. This article will explain what the charge of vandalism encompasses in Arizona, along with possible penalties and […]
Because domestic violence implies aggression against loved ones, it is one of the most stigmatized crimes, and thus, one of the easiest to prosecute. Yet, because problems between family members arise with such […]
Although most vehicular crimes are “accidents” relative to more intentional crimes like gun violence, they are still litigated harshly. Arizona aggressively prosecutes any car accident based on the presence of recklessness, and this recklessness usually-but not always- […]
Tax fraud or tax evasion is the act of intentionally avoiding paying taxes for an extended period of time. Although tax evasion is a “white collar crime,” 
the potential punishments for this crime are not […]
Although criminal defense of anything related to alcohol is usually centered on DUI law, there are other laws related to alcohol consumption. This article will discuss the Arizona standards on Minor in Possession and Consumption law, open container law, and public intoxication law, along with possible defenses for each.
Most people think of car accidents, slip and fall cases, and medical malpractice when personal injury is the topic. However, assault and battery are among the most common civil causes of actions in the realm of “intentional torts.” Assault and battery are civil causes of action […]
