“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...
You might be familiar with some types of cyber crimes already. Things like credit card fraud, identity theft, phishing, revenge porn, and computer tampering are, unfortunately, quite common. But did you know there are other types of cyber crimes that are also punishable under Arizona...
“Sexual misconduct” is an umbrella term for several different types of crimes that revolve around unwelcome or illegal sexual behavior. Some types of sexual misconduct can even be felony offenses. A conviction could mean significant time behind bars, as well as mandatory registration as a...
Taking someone else’s property is a crime, and it’s one that carries serious consequences. In Arizona, thefts can be either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the value of the property. If that amount is over $1,000, it’s a felony, and sentencing could include...
You might have heard about the substitute teacher who assaulted a fifth grader in Buckeye. The child is well, with no lasting injuries, and the teacher was arrested shortly after the incident. But because they assaulted a minor, the teacher is facing charges of aggravated...
If you get arrested in Arizona, it is important to understand how to act. The things you say and do during an arrest can have a major impact on your case. The police will do their best to incriminate you, so you’ll have to be...
Parole is not very common in Arizona. In many cases, it is not even an option. A lot of families assume that parole will eventually be an option, only to find out years later that it never was. Time served does not control the process. Behavior...
In Arizona, there is the possibility of serving a probation sentence instead of serving time in jail or prison. However, don’t make the mistake of thinking that probation is easy. Unless you follow all of the rules, you could end up behind bars after all. We...