February 15, 2021 | Criminal Defense
An alibi defense is a tactic a defendant may use during a criminal case. In basic terms, an alibi defense asserts that the defendant was not present at the scene of the crime when the crime was committed. Using the alibi defense typically requires evidence, such as receipts, video footage or signed statements from witnesses…. read more
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2021 | Sex Crimes
Consent is a complicated legal concept surrounded by a lot of confusion and misinformation. Under the umbrella of sex crimes law, consent is the informed agreement to engage in sexual activity with another person. The age of consent is a minimum age at which someone is legally old enough to make decisions for him or… read more
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2021 | Sex Crimes
Rape is now referred to as sexual assault under most states’ laws. The definition of rape in Arizona is to knowingly force or coerce someone into sexual activity without that person’s consent. When sexual assault occurs between friends or acquaintances, it is called date rape. Date rape can also refer to sexual assault committed after… read more
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2021 | Marijuana Defense
Understanding the marijuana laws in your state may have become more difficult with the large number of legislative changes from state to state. Several different bills legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana have been filed and rejected or passed in Arizona alone over the last few years. It is still just as important to understand and obey… read more
Read MoreAugust 20, 2020 | Arizona Revised Statutes,Unlawful Flight
You may not know how to react to a law enforcement officer trying to pull you over. You might have had a bad prior experience with a police officer that makes you afraid to stop or believe you have illegal items in your vehicle that could incriminate you. You may have simply made the wrong… read more
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