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14 Jun

Posted at 22:12h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Fingerprint Clearance Card, Laws, misdemeanor by

In the state of Arizona, people working with children, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups need to obtain a fingerprint clearance card before they can be offered employment. They must also keep their clearance card in good standing throughout the length of their employment.  However, a...

02 May

Posted at 21:42h in Arizona Gun Laws, Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Robbery by

Armed robbery in Arizona is a very serious offense. It involves not only taking another person’s property without permission, but doing so while using or threatening someone with a deadly weapon.  For example, two young men are walking down the sidewalk in Chandler. They approach a...

01 Apr

Posted at 17:04h in Arizona Law, Criminal Activity, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Sex Crimes by

Sexual assault is an extremely serious charge in the state of Arizona. A person found guilty of sexual assault faces not only a felony conviction on their record, but also placement on the sex offender registry. These penalties can impact a person's life forever, affecting...

15 Mar

Posted at 15:47h in Arizona Court System, Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Laws, misdemeanor 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, 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,...

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, Laws, 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...