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What Does Lifetime Probation Mean for Sex Offenders?

March 18, 2024

In Arizona, if an individual is convicted of a sexual offense, one potential punishment is lifetime probation. This refers to a lifetime of supervised release that lasts from the time the defendant is released from jail or prison until the day he or she dies. This punishment can come in addition to other lifelong consequences,

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What Is a Sex Crime in Arizona?

January 8, 2024

Arizona lawmakers punish sex crimes harshly. Criminal consequences for a sex crime conviction are severe and can include life imprisonment. These crimes also come with a variety of social, employment and financial consequences. Sex crimes encompass a range of offenses that relate to sexual conduct and activity.   Unfortunately, individuals can be accused and convicted of

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Arizona’s Age of Consent Law

December 12, 2023

Understanding Arizona’s age of consent laws can protect an individual from being accused of a serious sex crime such as statutory rape. Sex crimes involving underage individuals are penalized harshly in Arizona, with consequences that may include life in prison. It is critical to understand the age of consent, as well as potential exceptions to

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Proving A Sexual Abuse Case

November 9, 2023

Sexual Abuse Charges in Phoenix Arizona “Sexual abuse” is a crime in Arizona. Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-1404 provides that a person commits the crime of sexual abuse by “knowingly engaging in sexual contact with any person who is fifteen or more years of age without the consent of that person or with any person

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Arizona Prostitution Is Not A Sex Crime

November 9, 2023

Arizona Criminal Laws: Prostitution vs Sex Crimes It really is hard to believe. Arizona prostitution/solicitation is not actually a “sex” crime.  It obviously involves a sex act for an exchange of something of value (usually money), but prostitution does not fall within the heinous scope of Arizona’s sex crimes. Generally speaking, crimes involving sexual offenses

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