June 18, 2019 | Defense Strategies
What constitutes self-defense in Arizona? Can I protect myself if I’m afraid someone is going to hurt me? You can, if you act reasonably. Read on to learn more about the self-defense laws in Arizona and if you have any further questions, speak with a qualified Phoenix criminal defense attorney. Arizona’s self defense statutes are… read more
Read MoreJune 11, 2019 | Defense Strategies
Imagine yourself, minding your own business, carrying your concealed pistol as you always do, walking down the street. You run into a friend of yours that you know is a real pothead and have a sudden urge to smoke. So, no big deal, you buy a joint off of him then and there. Only a… read more
Read MoreJune 4, 2019 | Defense Strategies
We own guns for many reasons. Hunting; Sport; and maybe most importantly, defending ourselves and our property. So what happens if someone is trying to steal my car? Can I shoot them? The answer, unfortunately, as is oftentimes the case, is maybe, depending on the circumstances. Read on to learn more and if you have… read more
Read MoreAfter more than 6 years of litigation and setbacks from the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court finally handed Arizona’s medical marijuana patients a victory in shutting the door on prosecutions of those patients for possessing their medicine. The Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (or “AMMA”) provides a defense to arrest, prosecution, or penalty… read more
Read MoreMay 28, 2019 | drugs
In Arizona, two pounds. The answer as to why is something called the “threshold amount.” The threshold amount for marijuana is defined as two pounds of marijuana in Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3401(36)(h). Possessing more than the threshold amount of marijuana makes you ineligible for probation, suspension of sentence, pardon, or release if convicted pursuant… read more
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