Although controlled substances are classified under Federal law, most states also have their own standards for legality and punishment. For instance, although marijuana is illegal under Federal law, several states have legalized it for recreational or medical […]
What is the illegal immigrant deportation defense? For undocumented immigrants in the United States, a successful defense against a charge of deportation may seem like an impossibility. After all, without a green card or visa, an immigrant had no right to enter the United States in the first place. However, […]
In the eyes of common law countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, a misdemeanor is a crime of medium severity, resting lower than a felony and higher than an infraction. Formally, any crime with an incarceration up to a year is considered a misdemeanor, while anything […]
Introduction to Medical Marijuana in ArizonaSince 2010, citizens of Arizona who qualify can enjoy the varied benefits of medical marijuana.
There are dozens of dispensaries around the valley, which provide medicine for people who have secured a medical marijuana card. These can be obtained either from […]
Probation is essentially an agreement between a judge and a criminal where a criminal agrees to follow certain guidelines in lieu of jail or for a reduced jail sentence. Probation is often assigned for first time crimes or low damage crimes as the sole punishment, but is also commonly […]
In Arizona and across the nation, just the term “sex crime” has a connotation of heinousness and depravity. Although some sex crimes do earn this distinction, there is a huge spectrum under this broad designation of crimes that do not deserve the stigma. This article will list the myriad types […]
When an attorney and a client enter into a lawyer-client relationship, one area of confusion is who makes certain decisions. There is an assumption that it is the lawyer’s way or nothing. After all, clients seek attorneys because they are the ones who have […]
Most people think of car accidents, slip and fall cases, and medical malpractice when personal injury is the topic. However, assault and battery are among the most common civil causes of actions in the realm of “intentional torts.” Assault and battery are civil causes of action […]
The war against methamphetamines tops the list in Arizona’s campaign against illegal drugs. In past years, “meth” has been the most commonly abused drug causing death in Arizona and the number of people arrested for meth use, possession, manufacturing, and distribution steadily increases. There is no secret that […]
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