Yes. You can be arrested for using physical or deadly force in an attempt to defend another person, even if no one was harmed. While you may have had the right intentions, you still broke the law. However, depending on the circumstances, you may not...
The holidays are a time for cheer, family, and friends. For many people, their celebrations also include drinking. In fact, there is usually a significant increase in drunk driving accidents and DUI charges during the holiday season. Driving under the influence of alcohol or another substance—including...
When a lawyer uses an affirmative defense, they argue that the defendant’s guilty plea should be lesser or non-existent due to the extenuating circumstances. Even though the defendant admits their role in the crime, because of the situation they should not be held responsible for...
If you decide to go to trial rather than take a plea deal, the next step is choosing how to defend yourself. There are several routes you can take, from proving a lack of evidence to declaring a violation of constitutional rights. Your lawyer will...
We aren’t talking about accidentally putting your wallet through the washing machine. Money laundering is the act of disguising the proceeds of criminal activity. It is a serious crime and it comes with some significant consequences. In Arizona, money laundering is always a felony, so...
Arizona has strict laws regarding criminal convictions and the right to own and operate a firearm. However, your right to own a firearm can be restored in certain circumstances. In Arizona, all felony convictions and some misdemeanor convictions mean losing your Second Amendment right to...
In Arizona, any sexual contact with a minor by someone over the age of 18 is considered statutory rape. Minors are not legally allowed to give consent. Which means sexual contact could mean serving time in federal prison and having to pay steep fines, fees,...
Due process is one of the few topics that the United States Constitution covers twice. Both the Fifth and the Fourteenth Amendments state that in criminal cases, the federal government will not deprive someone of their “life, liberty, or property without due process of law.” The...
Typically when people think of violating traffic laws, they think of getting a ticket and maybe paying a fine. However, that’s only for minor traffic violations. In Arizona, several traffic offenses can have you facing criminal charges and even jail time. Criminal vs. Civil Traffic Offenses...
We have all been behind the wheel and witnessed another driver doing something completely outrageous. Sometimes it may even seem like they’re deliberately trying to provoke you. But how you react to their behavior could have consequences. Keeping your cool could mean the difference between...