After facing a charge of drug-related crimes, many people will start to wonder how they can start dealing with the addictions and impulses that led them into this situation in the first place. It is important to understand what options are available, how drug...
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Police Cell Phone Searches and Your Smartphone: Know Your Rights
These days, many people store personal and sensitive information on their cell phones. To protect your privacy, you might have a passcode or similar security measures in place on your smartphone. But if you’re being questioned or searched by police, are you required...
Dangerous Crimes Against Children
In Arizona, crimes involving minor children are subject to serious sentencing enhancements under A.R.S. § 13-705. Generally, if the alleged victim of any crime involving sex or violence is under the age of 15, the offense may be charged as a dangerous crime against...
Penalties Under A.R.S. § 13-3405 – Possession of Marijuana
Possession of any amount of marijuana without a valid Arizona Medical Marijuana Act card is a felony under Arizona law. A.R.S. § 13-3405 defines the range of penalties for possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana for sale. Simple possession, that is,...
Fraud Schemes and Artifices, A.R.S. § 13-2310
Fraud Schemes and Artifices, A.R.S. § 13-2310, is an incredibly short, incredibly broad, and incredibly serious charge. It reads: “Any person who, pursuant to a scheme or artifice to defraud, knowingly obtains any benefit by means of false or fraudulent pretenses,...
Finding the right criminal defense lawyer to represent you.
You’ve been charged with a crime. It may be something relatively minor, such as simple assault. Or something much more serious, such as fraud, robbery, manslaughter or another crime that has the potential to be life changing. You’re going to be in for the fight of...
Bank Fraud Crimes Can Take Many Forms
As thieves become more sophisticated than ever when it comes to cheating individuals and banking institutions out of money, law enforcement has applied more and more resources and activated complex operations to catch would-be thieves. This aggressive stance also...
Legal Defense and Title IX: What You Should Know
Though it may not sound as serious as criminal allegations, facing Title IX violation charges is no laughing matter. Especially in today’s times, any accusation of discrimination or harassment can be not only tough to deal with, but also extremely challenging to...
Arizona’s harsh DUI penalties
It’s been a tough week at work and you stop off with friends at your local watering hole for a couple of drinks. Or, you’re watching the big game and you need to restock your frig at half-time. Maybe it’s Saturday night, you’re at a party, and you’re feeling...
White collar crimes are complex and can take a long time to resolve
White collar crimes are those that are not violent committed by businesses and individuals who are motivated by financial gain. Typically, this will include crimes such as bribery, fraud, insider trading, embezzlement, forgery, money laundering, identity theft and...











