Why You Need A Domestic Violence Lawyer in Arizona Domestic violence in Arizona is a serious allegation. As with all states, Arizona has a particular set of laws that dictate what penalties apply in these situations. With domestic violence being reported at an alarming rate, it is more important than ever to understand how Arizona
Illegal Home Search & Suppresion of Evidence Suppressing evidence during an illegal search of a home is a high possibility, which means it cannot be used against a criminal defendant in court. Many people are familiar with the saying that “a man’s home is his castle.” This expression perfectly encapsulates the fundamental belief by Americans
Suppressing Evidence: Illegal Search of a Vehicle or Person In a previous blog posting entitled Suppressing Evidence from the Illegal Search of a Home, I discussed how the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects homes against unreasonable searches and seizures by requiring the government to obtain a search warrant before conducting the search. Because
Consequences of Getting a Criminal Conviction in Arizona If you experience a conviction in Arizona, the collateral damage can be immense. And the damage is not always obvious at first. Your livelihood and right to live in the U.S. can be jeopardized. Therefore, it is important to understand these specific ways that your life can
WHEN TO ACCEPT A PLEA BARGAIN IN ARIZONA Although the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees all criminal defendants the right to a trial by jury, a very small percentage of criminal cases ever make it that far. Rule 17.4 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure provides that the parties in a
