What to do if you're facing trafficking charges in Arizona Cocaine, classified as a narcotic drug, is one of the many substances which has been criminalized in Arizona. Arizona has a complex set of laws dictating how to charge and prosecute people who have been arrested for possession, sale, transportation, or

Possible Defenses for Drug Trafficking Charges Drug Trafficking charges are some of the most serious criminal charges an individual can face. Prosecutors in these kinds of cases are often restless in getting a person convicted. However, it’s important to remember that everyone deserves a fair trial and adequate defense.  Jack Litwak is

ARS §13-1203 and Aggravated Assault in Arizona Aggravated assault charges are very serious charges and is considered a felony. It falls under the classification of assault (ARS §13-1203) where you intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused any sort of physical harm to another person. It could be a situation where you intentionally placed

Immediately after you are arrested, the police will take you to the station for booking or cite and release you. The police can only arrest you if they have probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed and the suspect arrested committed the crime. But often, arrests occur

Second Chance Laws in Arizona In Arizona, the only real expungement statute we have is related to marijuana offenses,and it is very new. On April 1, 2021, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed into lawHouse Bill (HB) 2067, which amends Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) Section 13-905to allow courts to issue an order

What Arizona Law says about Statutory Rape Engaging in sexual conduct with a minor is a serious crime. It is what most considerstatutory rape. A conviction for having sex with someone between the ages of 15 to 18could result in a prison sentence, sex offender registration, lifetime sexual probation, aswell as numerous

What happens if an officer trespasses onto a property with a fence and privacy sign without obtaining a warrant, and finds something illegal? The Fourth Amendment which states that, “The right of the people to be secure in theirpersons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall notbe violated,

Common questions regarding Assault in Arizona Arguments can usually be resolved with words, but oftentimes miscommunications, misunderstandings, and maybe even insults happen, and it leads to a physical altercation, resulting in an assault charge. When you have been charged with assault, it could be classified as a misdemeanor under A.R.S. 13-1203: Class

The Right Questions to Ask a Criminal Lawyer Hiring a criminal lawyer is stressful. You want to find the best one for your case as soon as possible, and at the price you can afford. You’re going to do a lot of research on defense attorneys and when you have finally compiled

What Are the Different Types of Defenses? Every single type of defense needs a legitimate reason. If you have been charged with a crime and want to defend against the charge, you become the defendant and you need a criminal defense attorney. Self-Defense ARS §13-404 This is the most common type of defense