Early on the morning of Sunday, July 25, 2021, there was a fatal shooting that took the lives of two Arizona men. They both died on the scene from gunshot wounds from a shooting during a robbery that went awry. Court documents state that the...
If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime in Arizona and you have successfully completed your sentence and other post-conviction requirements, you can now apply to have your record of conviction set aside and have your civil rights restored. What Does It Mean...
Arizona is home to not just beautiful landscapes, but also to a large number of programs that help those who have been charged with crimes and are looking for a second chance. The Felony Diversion Program looks to set people on an educational and counseling...
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...
Most people know that entering the home of a person they do not know without their permission is a crime. However, did you know that stepping onto their property without their knowledge can also get you into legal trouble? Arizona takes trespassing very seriously, and...
As everyone knows, felonies are harsher crimes than misdemeanors. For that reason, people convicted of felony crimes face serious penalties like large fines and time in state prison. However, there are some instances where the penalties for a felony can increase even more. If a person...
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...
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...
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,...
Being charged with a crime impacts the rest of your life. Those with a criminal record may find it difficult to find employment and housing. Depending on your crime—and whether it’s a felony conviction—they may lose some public benefits and civil liberties. This article explains...