One of the lesser-known charges associated with stolen cars is dismantling them for parts. While taking a car apart is not illegal in itself, you can face extensive consequences if that car was stolen. Not only will chopping a car make you an accessory to...
Have you ever heard the phrase “resisting arrest” in your favorite crime drama? In Arizona, there are strict laws about how citizens may interact with law enforcement. For example, you are required to follow their instructions during an emergency, and there are rules about when...
Tampering with a criminal case can have very serious consequences. Any attempt to influence the outcome of a case by altering the physical evidence or by influencing the testimony of a witness is a felony. There are heavy fines for case tampering in Arizona, as...
Alcohol and drugs can severely impair your reflexes and your ability to make decisions. That is what makes driving under the influence so dangerous. Driving while impaired is illegal in Arizona, but vehicles are not limited to cars and trucks. Arizona’s DUI laws apply to...
When former local ABC news anchor Stephanie Hockridge and her husband Nathan Reis, were arrested for wire fraud you were most likely wondering what that means. While we wait for their trial, let us explain the details of wire fraud. They were accused of using...
If you get arrested for robbery, you will be facing some serious consequences. Robbery is a felony, and felony sentences always come with prison terms. Depending on the circumstances and whether there were weapons involved, you could be facing up to 35 years in prison...