Arizona law is clear when it comes to sexual conduct with a minor: it is a crime to engage in sexual activity with someone who is under the age of consent (18 years old). However, the Romeo and Juliet Law provides an exception to this rule in circumstances where there is a small age difference
Arizona Deferred Sentencing If you are facing a potential criminal prosecution, then a deferred sentencing resolution can be a viable option to avoid jail time or other court-sanctioned penalties for your crime or misdemeanor. But what exactly is a deferred sentence or prosecution? How does it work and who are the qualified participants? Snader Law
What is Extradition? Extradition is the legal process of removing an individual who is charged with a crime in one state from another. In Arizona, the law governing extradition is codified in Arizona Revised Statutes 13-3841 through 13-3870.02. When you miss a court date or you are charged with a crime, an arrest warrant is
Why a detective may leave his card and ask for a callback You arrive home or to work and you see a detective’s business card on the door, or you get a message that a detective would like a call back from you, what do you do? For starters, it is probably best not to
Misdemeanors are a category of criminal offenses which are less serious than felonies but have a greater severity than petty offenses. Different states have different subcategories of misdemeanors, with some using a letter system, such as Class A to Class D. Arizona uses a number system with Class 1 as the most severe and Class
