Criminal Charges

When someone is facing criminal charges, one of the first legal actions after arrest is an arraignment, also known as the initial hearing. Due to the stress of being in jail, the person of interest may feel confused and not fully understand everything that is going on.  During this hearing, the judge covers a few […]

On November 3, Arizona Proposition 207 was approved by more than 1.9 million voters across the state. This proposition essentially legalized recreational marijuana, but it’s important that residents in the state understand what this means — and what it doesn’t mean. Arizona Proposition 207: What You Need to Know Arizona Proposition 207 was presented to the […]

Word spread quickly that recreational marijuana use was legalized in Arizona after voters approved Arizona Proposition 207 on November 3. While there were a lot of questions among people about when they could possess marijuana or where they would be able to purchase it, there were also many inquiries about if it would be possible to get […]

So much can happen in the blink of an eye while driving. You may either purposely or inadvertently break traffic laws while behind the wheel. While some traffic offenses only result in a civil fine, some traffic offenses in Arizona are so serious that they go beyond mere civil infractions and are considered criminal acts. What […]

In Arizona, laws relating to sexual offenses involving minors may span a variety of allegations. The corresponding potential penalties may vary in part based on the age of the minor said to have been involved.  Among the types of offenses a defendant may be charged with is the accusation related to child pornography. In Arizona, […]

Sex between consenting adults does not typically draw notice from city or state governments. If the exchange of money or other goods of value plays a part in such interactions, however, you may face charges for prostitution and solicitation.  While state law prohibits prostitution, or the act of engaging in sexual conduct under a payment […]

If you follow the details of your case closely, you might have recently come across documentation describing the case as solved or cleared. This might feel as if the prosecutors already decided on your guilt, but an alternative explanation may resolve this.  According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, cases might not require convictions to count […]

With its long stretches of flat highways, Phoenix has long been a haven for those who love to indulge in the thrill of street racing. This activity — which is sometimes referred to as drag racing — involves individuals operating their vehicles at a high rate of speed on a public road in hopes of […]

In Arizona, it is legal to possess and use marijuana for medical purposes, but this relatively new law has had an impact on other marijuana-related charges. An individual can still be charged with marijuana transportation, which is a drug trafficking charge, in both Kingman and Mohave counties. It is important for Kingman and Mohave County […]

Dogs are a man’s best friend for many people in Arizona and the nation. It is always important, though, as a dog owner that you keep control of your pet and follow the laws set up to protect the public. Laws for dog-at-large and aggressive dogs require a pet owner to be in control of his […]