Using a family member’s credit card might seem okay. They are, after all, family. However, the unauthorized use of another person’s credit card is a crime. Even if it belongs to someone in your family, using their card without permission is a form of fraud. In...
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...
Theft is taking someone else’s property without their permission. Refusing to pay for services rendered can also be considered a theft. A conviction can have far-reaching consequences that affect your freedom and your future. We explain how Arizona defines theft, and what a conviction might...
Did you know that burglary is a felony in Arizona? Entering a building or a vehicle without permission is trespassing, which is one of the many types of property crimes. But if someone is trespassing with the intent to commit another crime, they can be...
Property crimes are just what they sound like—crimes against someone else’s property. In fact, property crimes are the most common crimes in Arizona. This category includes acts like theft, robbery, burglary, vandalism, trespassing, and more. And depending on the circumstances, property crimes can be charged...