In Arizona, most drug charges are felonies. But the penalties for some types of drugs are more severe than others. Dangerous drugs like meth have much harsher penalties than recreational drugs like marijuana. Here’s how the classification affects the charges. Threshold Amounts In Arizona, every drug has...
If you are facing a dangerous drugs charge, you’re also facing a major felony. That usually means a minimum prison sentence, heavy fines, and a criminal record that will follow you for the rest of your life. In Arizona, the sentences for a dangerous drugs...
Crimes against children have extremely harsh consequences under Arizona law. In fact, prison sentences for a conviction can range anywhere from 2.5 up to 111 years! If that seems like a big leap, it is. These charges are complicated. They change depending on the number of...
When you are serving a sentence of probation, you have to follow the rules set by the judge. If not, you could end up in jail after all. You might also be facing additional criminal charges and extra court fees. At the very least, you’ll...
Interactions with law enforcement can often be intimidating. Because of this, many people end up incriminating themselves. Understanding your rights and how to behave is very important. So is understanding the difference between being detained and getting arrested. Here’s what to do if you ever...
If you are wanted by the police, there will be a warrant out for your arrest. Depending on the crime, police might be actively looking for you, or they may wait until an encounter like a traffic stop to enforce the warrant. Sometimes the best thing...
When someone is released on parole, they have to sign a contract and agree to certain terms of parole. If they violate those terms by doing something that they are not allowed to, or they are charged with another crime, they could end up back...
“White collar” is a term that usually describes financial crimes. While many might think that the consequences for these crimes are light since they are non-violent, that is not true. Here are four white-collar crimes that carry felony charges. Which White Collar Crimes Are Felonies? 1: Fraud Fraud...
The Arizona legal system takes drug offenses very seriously. Some types of drug crimes are felonies with mandatory prison terms. Others are only minor offenses, and the consequences might only be fines, community service, or probation. The severity of the charges will depend on the...
There was a recent arrest in Gilbert involving the armed robbery of a 12-year-old-boy. The boy was held at gunpoint and told to hand over his e-bike. His description of the robbers and his call to 911 helped to identify one of the suspects quickly. The...