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
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
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
Arizona Child Sex Abuse Allegations Child sex abuse is a serious crime in Arizona. But often, the allegations are false — many are based on inaccurate details and confused memories. However, it can be hard to fight an accusation. It’s important to get a strong sex crimes attorney on your side right when you suspect
What to Do If You’ve Been Accused of Child Molestation? If you’ve been accused of child molestation, you may have no idea what to do next. It’s important to seek legal help as soon as possible and start building a strong defense. At The Law Office of Howard A. Snader, we know that false accusations can
