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15 Mar

Posted at 15:47h in Arizona Court System, Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Misdemeanor Charges by

Every crime in Arizona has a penalty, and usually, the penalties are very specific. For example, the penalty for first degree murder is either life in prison or capital punishment. However, there are some crimes where the penalty may change, increase, or decrease, depending on...

25 Feb

Posted at 19:42h in Arizona Court System, Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Misdemeanor Charges, Parole by

People serving time in prison for committing a crime may be eligible for parole under certain circumstances. Parole provides inmates an opportunity to finish their sentences outside of prison. However, to stay on parole, they must abide by a specific set of conditions and rules....

21 Feb

Posted at 21:26h in Arizona Law, Criminal Damage, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies by

A person who recklessly or intentionally damages another person's property may face charges of criminal damage in Arizona. In some cases, property damage can carry serious penalties, including fines and jail time. What is criminal damage? Let’s take a look at an example. Late one night,...

08 Feb

Posted at 16:25h in Arizona Gun Laws, Arizona Law by

This past December, the United States Department of Justice awarded approximately $380,000 to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission in support of its Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program. The Project Safe Neighborhoods grant helps support the state's efforts to address violent crimes—including gun violence—in communities throughout...

19 Jan

Posted at 22:09h in Arizona Law, Felonies, Felony, First-Degree Murder, Homicide, Manslaughter, Todd Coolidge by

Murder is the most serious offense you can commit in Arizona. Because homicide charges are such grievous offenses, they carry the highest penalties. If found guilty of an Arizona homicide, you may even face the death penalty under certain circumstances.  In the state of Arizona, there...

13 Jan

Posted at 17:48h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Juvenile Law, Todd Coolidge by

Under normal circumstances, a juvenile defendant under the age of 18 is sent to juvenile court for their crimes. However, a juvenile charged with felony crimes may find themselves being treated as an adult with adult-level penalties.  For example, let’s say a gang initiates three 15-year-old...