FALSE ASSUMPTIONS IN CRIMINAL LAW In my 26 years of successfully defending thousands of people prosecuted for all types of misdemeanors and felonies, I have been long troubled by several false assumptions many people have about Arizona’s criminal laws. In this article, I will try to address some common questions of concern. YOU CAN
Workplace and Domestic Violence in Arizona Domestic violence isn’t just something that occurs at home when there’s a fight. You can be brought up on domestic violence charges for something that happens at work too. Remember, “domestic violence” is not a crime. It is an allegation or enhancement to a criminal act, such as assault or
4 Serious Consequences of Aggravated Assault Aggravated assault consequences in Arizona are serious. It carries a felony charge that renders harsh sentencing if convicted in the state of Arizona. Before examining the litany of aggravated assault consequences, it is first necessary to understand how aggravated assault is defined and determined. A common misconception is that
Arizona Criminal Convictions and Immigration “My attorney didn’t tell me that I would lose my fingerprint card!” “I didn’t know probation would not let me keep my job or travel.” “I can’t believe probation, won’t let me move back home.” “You mean I lost my license for at least 3 years!” These questions and many
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