Factors in Arizona Criminal Proceedings Competency to stand trial is legally not related to the defendant’s mental state at the time of the alleged crime. Thus, it is not a defense. Rather, the issue of competency relates to the defendant’s state of mind during criminal proceedings and not during the time the crime was committed.
Arizona Definition of Domestic Violence In the state of Arizona, domestic violence is defined as almost any criminal act of abuse committed by one “family or household member” against another. Domestic violence does not mean that your abuser must be a spouse or partner; an abuser can be any family member. There are several Arizona
Definition of Sex Crimes in Arizona When you are charged with a sex crime in Phoenix, you may suffer a lifetime of hassle, probation, and monitoring. More than that, sex crimes in Arizona have a stigma attached to them unmatched by most other crimes Arizona sexual offense charges are serious and carry grave consequences upon
Arizona Weapons Laws: Possession of Nunchucks Nunchuck martial arts fighting sticks are a traditional martial arts weapon that originates from Okinawa, Japan. A pair of nunchucks, also called nunchaku, consists of two short sticks connected by a rope or chain. In the newly passed law legalizing possession of nunchucks, they were described as “two or
Arizona Restraining Order & Injunction Against Harrasment In the movies or television, a restraining order is taken out in cases where a person poses a threat on another. In real life, however, there are layers to the issuance of restraining orders. Protective Orders Also referred to as an order of protection, a restraining order is
