- Diversion & Criminal Charges in Tucson: Five Things You Might Not KnowDiversion is a recognized court procedure, common in Arizona, but that is discretionary, and controlled entirely by the prosecutor, but that when offered and completed allows you to have all criminal charges entirely dismissed
- The University of Arizona Dean of Students Office and Accusations of Misconduct: An Updated Guide For ParentsYour child has become an undergraduate student at University of Arizona. Maybe you live out-of-state, and your child is hundreds –and in many cases thousands– of miles away. Then you get the call that your child got into trouble. Maybe there’s a criminal citation. Maybe the University Police came to their dorm room. You’re not sure what to do. This Guide is designed to help you.
- Aggravated Assault in Arizona: Five Things You Should KnowIn Arizona, “Aggravated Assault” charged under ARS § 13-1204 is a Class Four Felony, and in some cases with mandatory prison. Today, we’ll discuss some of the most common types of Aggravated Assault.
- Police Misconduct & How it May Affect Your Criminal Case in ArizonaThis blog discusses how in a typical criminal case such as a DUI or domestic violence police misconduct even if not resulting in grievous misfortune can sometimes provide a helpful remedy for the criminally accused.
- Weasley Prosecutor Winks at Judge: 9th Circuit Voids 15 year SentenceAccording to the Government up to 95 % of all criminal cases in the United states are resolved through plea bargaining. In fact, in one recent study only 2% of federal criminal defendants went to trial, and most who did were found guilty.
- Collateral Consequences of Misdemeanors For Professionals & Parents in Arizona: Fingerprint Clearance CardsMany people are surprised by how outsized the consequences some misdemeanor convictions can be. The “collateral” consequences—meaning all those hidden administrative, licensing, employment, custody-related, lifestyle related consequences that you don’t think even exist.
- Federal Court Strikes Law Prohibiting Guns For Some Accused of Domestic ViolenceFor thirty years two federal laws prohibited all those convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence offenses, and also those not convicted or even charged with any crime but subject to domestic violence “restraining orders” from ever possessing firearms
- How do you beat a DUI in Arizona?Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime in Arizona and can lead to severe penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and license suspension. If you have been charged with DUI, it is important to understand your legal options and take steps to build a strong defense.
- Should I get a lawyer for a DUI in Arizona?Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime in Arizona. If you have been arrested for DUI, it is important to understand your legal rights and the potential consequences of a conviction. One of the most important decisions you will make is whether to hire a lawyer to represent you. In this article, we will discuss several reasons why you may want to consider getting a lawyer for a DUI in Arizona.
- Sealing Records Under Arizona’s New LawCriminal records of arrests, even where charges are dismissed, and almost all convictions, even for minor offenses, can and do follow a person for years, impacting professional lives. Arizona as most you are probably aware by now is one of the states that does not generally offer true expungement of most adult criminal convictions and heretofore provided only limited relief for wrongful arrests where charges were dismissed, or where the matter involved only possessory amounts of marijuana