We’ve all seen movies and tv dramas where criminal defendants claim they were framed by the police. Very rarely does this happen in real life. However, there are cases that actually hinge on the actions of police officers. Cops […]
If you’ve been arrested, chances are you’re going to need someone to bail you out. Unless you are picked up on a warrant and have cash on you to pay it, you could be spending some […]
You’d be surprised how many individuals are unlawfully detained around the world. While we cannot speak about what happens in other countries, the United States unlawfully detains its citizens without formal charges being imposed for reasons we can […]
Currently, only medical marijuana is legal in Arizona, not recreational. Medical marijuana was legalized in Arizona by the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act in 2010. In November 2016, Arizona voters rejected Proposition 205 which would have legalized medical marijuana. Proposition 205 would have […]
In most states, arson is a serious criminal offense. In Arizona, arson is a felony. It is defined as a crime that occurs whenever a person damages property or a structure through fire or an explosion. The act has to […]
We have all used social media in ways that we’ve eventually come to regret. Publishing the wrong photo or making a statement under the influence of emotions can both have a serious […]
Arizona, just like all other states, has provisions that criminalize domestic violence. The extent of the abuse and the aggravating factors will determine whether a person is committing a misdemeanor or a felony in a domestic violence […]
After a person gets arrested for a crime in Arizona, they’ll need to go through various processes. One of the first official appointments is the initial appearance. An initial appearance is a session with a judge that […]
The Arizona Supreme Court issued an opinion this May, striking an Arizona law that criminalized medical marijuana on campus. So, let’s see how medical marijuana is legal on campus in Arizona. In 2010, the Arizona people enacted Proposition 203, the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA). This allows qualified […]
Imagine the following scenario – you’re visiting relatives in Arizona and while driving back home, you’re pulled over on DUI suspicion. Does the fact that your license is issued in another state protect you from some of the harsh Arizona penalties? Let’s examine the legal […]
