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July 3, 2024 | General
The Arizona legal system provides prosecutors and courts with many options to punish people who commit a criminal offense that the state wants to discourage. Aside from petty offenses, misdemeanor laws deal with minor infractions and are punishable by jail time. Felony laws exist to sanction more serious criminal offenses and carry a prison sentence… read more
Read MoreJuly 1, 2024 | General
Arizona law divides crimes into two main types: less serious crimes are classified as misdemeanors, and more serious crimes are classified as felonies. Felonies carry heavier penalties, like prison time instead of county jail, longer incarceration sentences, and more costly financial penalties. At the AZ Defenders law firm, we represent clients charged with misdemeanors and… read more
Read MoreMay 31, 2024 | General
Arizona laws cover a wide range of potential crimes and subsequent punishments. Crimes can vary in severity and are considered either felonies or misdemeanors. Within each of these two main categories, further subcategories exist. Here, we will discuss what a Class 5 felony crime in Arizona is. No matter what level of crime you might… read more
Read MoreApril 3, 2024 | Expungement
Being convicted of a crime in Arizona will create a permanent criminal record. The more you know about criminal records, including how to look them up and who has access to them, the better you will understand your own situation if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in Arizona. Knowledge about criminal… read more
Read MoreApril 2, 2024 | Arizona Revised Statutes,Expungement
Everyone makes mistakes. Unfortunately, sometimes mistakes can leave you with a criminal record. Once you’ve been introduced to the criminal justice system, it can be difficult to remove the effects that a criminal record can have on your life, reputation, future and livelihood. If you want a fresh start, then you may have the ability… read more
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