One of the most difficult parts of facing criminal charges is the stress that arises during the case. Much of this anxiety comes from unfamiliarity with the legal system and the potential of facing significant consequences. Criminal cases are often lengthy, so it is crucial to protect your mental health and move forward with your …
A false accusation is a claim of wrongdoing that is untrue, unsupported by facts, or both. These claims can cause serious harm to an innocent person’s life and reputation, even if they are never convicted of the crime. While they are rare, false accusations do happen and when they do, the motivations behind them are …
Many criminal prosecutions in the United States are resolved outside of court by both sides coming to an agreement. This is known as negotiating a plea or plea bargaining. With a plea deal, the case is settled before a jury trial takes place. It is important not to rush into a deal, however, because those …
Being arrested is a nerve-wracking experience, and you’ll likely have many questions about what will happen after an arrest occurs. Having an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side can help you understand criminal proceedings in Arizona. The period of time shortly after being arrested involves many steps that can influence the outcome of your …
A criminal conviction has serious consequences. If certain factors were present during the crime, the consequences can be even more severe. In Arizona, aggravating factors can increase the sentence a judge gives. There are also some crimes that have corresponding aggravated offenses. These are classified as more severe crimes and have harsher sentencing guidelines than …
The words theft and robbery are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same offense. While theft and robbery both share some common characteristics, the two crimes have a few clear differences as well. What is Theft? Under Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 13-1802, theft is committed if a person knowingly takes any of the …
There is often a fundamental misunderstanding of the difference between an arrest and a conviction. An arrest is not a conviction and does not always mean the person is guilty of anything; anyone can be wrongfully arrested. This blog will describe the difference between an arrest vs a conviction, as well as inform you of …
A consequence of being convicted of a sex crime is the requirement to register on the state’s sex offender registry. Becoming a registered sex offender affects nearly every aspect of a person’s life, from where they can live to what jobs they can secure and which educational opportunities they can pursue. Here is what you …
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A polygraph, more commonly known as a lie detector, is a test used in criminal investigations that measures physiological responses in a subject’s body as they answer a series of questions. Despite what crime shows may lead viewers to believe, administering a lie detector test is not all that common. This is because only 18 …
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Getting pulled over by the police can be scary, but not pulling over when you are supposed to can be even worse. It can result in a series of class 2 misdemeanors, which can come with jail time and fines. Understanding the law, knowing what to do when you are pulled over, and being aware …
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