Issued by a government entity, warrants give law enforcement the power to act in the name of justice. In Arizona, we have three different types of warrants. Arrest warrants grant law enforcement the right to arrest or detain a person for a crime or for...
In legal terms, intent is the mental objective behind an action. Criminal intent is often the basis of establishing guilt in a case and can be broken up into four categories: acting knowingly, purposely, recklessly, and negligently. The type of action taken determines your level...
Many people are familiar with the concept of warrants from movies and crime dramas, but few understand how warrants actually work. You’ve probably heard phrases like “come back with a search warrant” or “I have a warrant for your arrest,” but what exactly is a...
It may be the world’s oldest profession, but in Arizona, prostitution is illegal. Understanding the laws surrounding sex work is important because there are very fine differences between escort services and prostitution. If you have been arrested for sex work or charged with prostitution, you...
Arizona Probation Violation Lawyer Judges in the US Criminal Justice System have a number of options when it comes to punishing crime. Probation is one of those options. Instead of jail time, if a defendant is not seen as a threat to society, a judge might...
Thanks to the signed extradition of Lori Vallow, the news is rife with talk about conspiracy to commit murder charges. But what exactly does this law mean, and what counts as conspiracy? Can you get in trouble for simply talking about murder? This quick overview...
The abuse of an elderly person is a serious crime in Arizona, and it carries felony charges. The punishment for elder abuse can range from 6 months to 25 years in prison, as well as fines, fees, and restitution. Elder abuse is defined as the abuse...
The Arizona heat makes owning a pool an excellent idea. But whether you are moving into a house with an old swimming pool or building the pool of your dreams, securing it needs to be a priority. In the state of Arizona, unfenced pools are illegal....
Murder, manslaughter, negligent homicide…while all of these crimes involve the death of another individual, the penalties for them are all very different. This quick guide explains the differences between these crimes and the sentences they carry in Arizona. What Are the Differences Between Murder and Manslaughter? There...
Along with a rise in political and economic tension, there has also been an increase of domestic terrorism cases. In Arizona, these acts of violence always carry a felony conviction. In fact, any form of terrorism—environmental or political, domestic or international—could land you in prison. But...