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,...