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...