Arizona Drug Possession Charges & Sentencing If you’re facing a drug possession charge, you are probably wondering what the consequences might be, which vary widely from state to state. Here is an overview of what a drug possession charge means and what factors may impact sentencing. Drug Possession Drug possession is a crime in both
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
Statutes of Limitations & Timing in Criminal Cases Several times a week, I am contacted and asked questions about whether a case can be prosecuted or how long the criminal process take. Time limits are specifically set out in our statutes and court rules. I hope the following information can at least provide you with
How much time am I going to get? Arizona sentencing laws are tough. After one is convicted of a criminal offense, the judge will sentence you. The range of Arizona sentencing laws will depend on the type of offense involved. As a criminal defense attorney, we actually have books devoted to sentencing. Sentencing can be
