May 12, 2021 | Criminal Defense
To be convicted of a crime, the prosecutor must prove that the defendant had the mental state to commit the crime. In most cases, proof of intent or recklessness is required to achieve a guilty verdict. Accidentally injuring someone, for example, does not constitute the crime of physical assault in Arizona. It may be possible… read more
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Insanity is a controversial and uncommon defense strategy used in criminal law. This defense asserts that the accused party – the defendant – was legally insane at the time he or she committed a crime and therefore should be found not guilty. Studies show that only about 1% of all felony cases in the US… read more
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2021 | Criminal Defense
When someone is charged with a crime in Arizona, that party has the right to dispute the charges using a suitable defense. There are many defense strategies used by criminal defendants in Arizona. One is entrapment. Learn more about the entrapment defense and how it works to determine whether this is a usable strategy for… read more
Read MoreFebruary 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 MoreAugust 12, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A criminal conviction gives a person a criminal record if that person is convicted of the crime. In order to be convicted of a crime, a person needs to plead guilty or no contest, or to be found guilty at trial. Therefore, if the case is dismissed or a person is not guilty, they will… read more
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