From design to manufacturing and marketing, there are plenty of steps between having an idea for a product and getting it out into the world. It is reasonable to assume that somewhere along the line a mistake could be made. But if that mistake causes...
Forgery is actually one of the most common types of white collar crimes. You’ve probably seen at least one movie about people forging art or currency, documents are actually the most commonly forged items. And forgery doesn’t always mean creating a fake passport or a...
After an injury or accident, being awarded economic damages can help compensate you for your medical bills or loss of employment. However, this does not compensate you for all of the physical and emotional pain you suffered. That is where non-economic damages come in. Non-economic damages...
You’re probably most familiar with white collar crimes from the movies. Pyramid schemes, money laundering, and art forgery all make great plots for movies, but they are also a few examples of white collar crimes. The term “white collar” comes from the starched white collars that...
If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence in Arizona, you were probably hit with an automatic driver’s license suspension. Getting your license back is crucial, but the process can be confusing. In some cases, it’s as easy as going to the MVD website,...
Punitive damages are a type of monetary award that the court may impose as a type of punishment. They are intended to keep the defendant from repeating their actions in the future. If the actions that caused property damage, injury, or death were especially egregious, you...
Although both assault and battery involve the intent to harm another person, they’re not the same crime. These crimes are, however, frequently charged together. In Arizona, battery is actually considered aggravated assault. In this post, we explain the differences between assault vs. battery and the...
On January 1st, 2023, Arizona’s new law on sealing criminal records went into effect. The law allows Arizona residents who meet certain criteria to petition to have their criminal records sealed from public view. Having your criminal record sealed could give you a second chance at...
A serious injury can be life-altering, and if it’s due to someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to compensation for your losses. You can claim personal injury damages for all the physical, emotional, and financial hardships the accident caused. There are many types of compensation...
Felony crimes can have long-lasting and far-reaching consequences—they can still follow you after you’ve served a prison sentence and paid your fines. A felony conviction affects many aspects of your life, including your civil rights, parental rights, and eligibility for government assistance. Convicted felons also face...