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October 28, 2019 | Defense Strategies
What happens once you have been arrested? How long can the police keep you in custody? When will I be released? These are common questions that come up regularly. It is understandably frightening to be arrested and not know what’s ahead. Fortunately, the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure provide a timeline which all police officers… read more
Read MoreOctober 26, 2019 | assault & violent crimes
How do you get charged with an aggravated assault? Almost nothing in criminal law sounds worse than an assault. The word suggests an attack on another’s safety and wellbeing that has potentially left them incredibly hurt. But that is just not the case in Arizona. Arizona law treats “simple” assaults as misdemeanors. Read on to… read more
Read MoreOctober 22, 2019 | Defense Strategies
In order to commit a crime, with one important exception, there must be both a culpable act (called an actus reus), and a culpable mental state (called a mens rea). But what exactly does a mental state mean in the context of crimes? Arizona recognizes four different mental states: Intentionally Knowingly Recklessly Negligently Intentionally Committing… read more
Read MoreOctober 18, 2019 | assault & violent crimes
Everyone has watched a police procedural and heard the following after the metal clink of handcuffs closing: You have the right to remain silent. Everything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed… read more
Read MoreOctober 11, 2019 | assault & violent crimes
Driving with an open container in your car in Arizona is a big deal. If you’re convicted of violating the open container law, Arizona Revised Statutes § 4-251, then you will have a Class 2 Misdemeanor on your record. This is a serious offense, which can carry up to 4 months in jail, a fine… read more
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