If you have been charged with a crime, you could be facing more than time behind bars—you might also have to pay an extraordinary amount in fees. Like many other states, Arizona imposes fees for almost every facet of a criminal trial. There are fees...
Arizona has 6 different classes of felony with their own ranges of prison terms based on the number of offenses. Here is a quick review to help you better understand the felony classes. People often wonder what the differences between felonies and misdemeanors are. Typically, Arizona...
Whether it was for a felony or a misdemeanor, a criminal conviction can have drastic effects on your life. That is one of the reasons why criminal trials are so important. Being able to argue your case and present your own evidence and witnesses can...
Jail or Prison? While chatting with your friends you might use these terms interchangeably, but they are actually two very different types of incarceration. If you are facing criminal charges, understanding the differences between jail and prison can help you better understand what a conviction...
Arizona is a zero-tolerance state when it comes to DUIs. This means that driving even slightly under the influence can land you with a charge. In fact, a law enforcement officer does not even need a breathalyzer test to charge you with a DUI. If you...
Growing up is harder than it looks, as adults we can often forget that. Afterschool programs like theater, sports, and clubs go a long way toward making life better for the children and teens they serve. But the high cost of these activities can keep...
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...
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...
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...