How to Choose the Right Phoenix AZ Criminal Defense Attorney With more than 23 years defending thousands accused of misdemeanors and felonies throughout Arizona and the Greater Phoenix area, I can assure you, IT WILL HAPPEN. At some point, you, a family member or friend will be investigated, charged, and/or subsequently prosecuted for a criminal
Arizona Criminal Process After Getting Arrested It’s 2:30 a.m. and the phone rings. It’s the wife of a client telling you her husband has just been arrested, and they need immediate help. Whether the situation involves a charge of DUI, disorderly conduct, possession of drugs, misdemeanor or felony, this scenario plays out time and again
What to Expect After Your Client’s Initial Appearance I recently spoke about the steps to take as an attorney when you receive the news that your client has been arrested. Your client will most likely be brought before the court within 24 hours of their arrest, which is known as their Initial Appearance (IA). The
Charged with Possession of Marijuana in Arizona? Unlike some states in recent years, Arizona has not legalized personal possession of marijuana. Pursuant to Arizona Law A.R.S section 13-3405, the knowing possession of marijuana is a criminal offense. When a person is arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, a Phoenix criminal lawyer may raise several
A Three-Prong Strategy to Challenging a Coerced Confession A coerced confession makes things difficult when accused of committing a crime, but is all hope of avoiding conviction lost? Not necessarily. A confession can be very difficult evidence to overcome. However, in some cases, the confession can be kept out of evidence if your Phoenix criminal attorney
