In the United States, the federal government has a blanket set of laws that apply to everyone, including visitors of the country. While federal laws are in effect for the entire country, each state has the power to create its own set of penal codes....
A penal code is a collection of all the laws that define criminal offenses and their punishments. Each state has a penal code, and Arizona is no exception. Penal codes are used to maintain order. They help protect people from the harmful behavior of others by...
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...