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09 Aug

Posted at 20:53h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, Felonies, Felony, Laws, Marijuana by

Because of the 370-mile border we share with Mexico, drug trafficking in Arizona is not uncommon. In 2018, the United States Sentencing Commission reported Arizona as one of the top five areas for drug trafficking offenders in the country, followed by other border regions in...

25 Nov

Posted at 03:00h in Arizona Law by

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,...

07 Oct

Posted at 15:52h in Arizona Law by

There are two ways that courts in Arizona interpret the law. Statutory law follows the letter of the law, while common law is based on previous rulings. In fact, an understanding of common law frequently helps defense attorneys build a stronger case. The term “common law”...