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May 14, 2019 | drugs
In the world of Arizona criminal law, not all drugs are treated equally. Depending on the drug involved in your case and what you did with it, the penalties vary wildly across the board. If you’re charged with a drug offense in Arizona, the first thing you should know about is Proposition 200. Proposition 200… read more
Read MoreMay 8, 2019 | News
On April 1, 2019 Governor Doug Ducey signed HB2191 into law. AZ Defenders is proud to be the author of the soon to be law, and one of the driving forces responsible for its being passed into law. This bill targets what is now defined as mugshot website operators. Mugshot website operators are companies that… read more
Read MoreApril 14, 2019 | News
If you own a bump stock, then as of March 25, 2019, you are committing a federal felony. If you’re wondering what a bump stock is, it is a device that uses the recoil of a semi-automatic firearm to fire bullets in a more rapid fashion. They are also devices that can be used by… read more
Read MoreApril 11, 2019 | assault & violent crimes
It’s a simple question, but it requires us to delve into the definitions that Arizona’s Misconduct Involving Weapons statutes uses. First, what is a Prohibited Possessor? Under Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3101(7), a prohibited possessor is defined as any person who falls into the following categories: Has been found to constitute a danger to self… read more
Read MoreApril 11, 2019 | sex crimes & prostitution
Will I ever not be required to register as a sex offender? Unfortunately, for most people, the answer is no. Registration in the Arizona Sex Offender Registry is a lifetime requirement, with one exception. The one exception is for those defendants convicted of violation Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-1405, Sexual Conduct with a Minor, who… read more
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