Fraud Scheme Charges in Arizona In recent months there has been a spike in fraud allegations and charges. Many people claim that they were the victims of fraudulent covid-19 schemes, and fraud relating to tax collection. As a result, many people are facing fraud charges, as a result of police work and the increase in […]
Abuse and Neglect Charges in Arizona It’s not unreasonable that so many people who work closely with adults with disabilities fear that at some point, they’ll face Adult Protective Services. However, few believe that they’ll ever face criminal charges for something such as abuse or neglect. Developmentally disabled persons receive greater protection from the law […]
Difference Between Probable Cause and Reasonable Suspicion These two terms, reasonable suspicion and probable cause, are often used interchangeably. But the truth is there are two very different legal terms. One gives police officers the right to search Some forms of property, ask questions, and even detain. However, the other is merely a foundation to […]
Consequences of Having a Criminal Record in Arizona An estimate made by the United States Department of Justice states there are approximately 70 to 100 million adults in the United States that have criminal records, including the conviction of a felony, a misdemeanor, or arrest without a conviction. These criminal records can create what is […]
5 Tips on Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney in Arizona After getting arrested, it is easy for someone to pick up a phone book and flip to the yellow pages looking for someone to defend them. Ads upon ads litter these pages along with various phone numbers and promises in ink that THIS firm or […]
What are Zero Tolerance Charges in Arizona? The state of Arizona is what is known as a “zero-tolerance state”. What this means is that a police officer has the right to arrest you, even if your blood-alcohol is under .08% as long as they believe that you are impared. If this police officer can prove […]
Arizona and House of Prostitution Charges The state of Arizona has strict sentencing guidelines for charges that are considered a sex crime. Being arrested for a crime like this can be humiliating and cause problems with your daily life if you are convicted. The only way to beat a house of prostitution charge in the […]
Open Container Law Arizona Arizona has a very strict set of laws with very specific wording when it comes to the carrying of open containers in a vehicle. Being caught with an open container in a traffic stop can be a serious offense, and if you are thought to be under the influence the officer […]
What Is Drunk Driving in The State of Arizona? Getting pulled over for a DUI is never a fun time for anyone. Even getting pulled over under the suspicion of being drunk can be embarrassing, even if you haven’t had a sip of alcohol. There are different levels of drunkenness though. Not everyone is affected […]
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement in Arizona If you are pulled over under the suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in the state of Arizona, be prepared to be met by the Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement team, also referred to as ARIDE. Make sure that if you are charged with […]