Common Terms in Criminal Law In my other life, I have been a sports official in multiple sports for more than 30 years. I am always amazed at fans, commentators, players, and coaches that misuse words. A couple of common examples are “foul tip back to the screen” in baseball or “over the back” in
Police Entrapment as Criminal Defense in Arizona Rarely raised in defense, and difficult to prove, entrapment can be a powerful argument that can result in a dismissal. But, I have found the concept of entrapment is often misunderstood by the general public. With the hope of clearing up any misconceptions, let’s talk about “entrapment.” Set
Veterens & The Criminal Justice System A few years ago, a move began to help our veterans in the criminal justice system. Several courts have developed either specialized prosecution courts or probation supervision. I have many potential clients contact me asking about veterans court. They believe it is free pass for having committed a crime.
Types of Misdemeanors in Arizona Misdemeanors are less serious than felonies in Arizona. However, aside from fines, fees, and other charges, misdemeanors are still punishable by up to six months in the county or local jail. In Arizona, misdemeanors are classified into three levels according to severity: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3. Class
Jail Time & Fines are Just the Start After an arrest, my client’s primary concern is going to jail or prison. But, in many cases, the larger problem is the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction. Mandatory incarceration is only the beginning of you being sentenced within the full extent of allowable “punishment” that the
