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July 18, 2024 | General
Arizona has many kinds of criminal laws: petty offenses, misdemeanors, felony offenses, and even additional classes of laws within felonies and misdemeanor offenses. If you are not an experienced Arizona criminal defense lawyer, it can be confusing to sort them all out. On this page, we simplify how to understand Arizona’s criminal laws by closely… read more
Read MoreJuly 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 MoreJuly 8, 2023 | General
There are three categories of criminal charges in Arizona: minor offense, misdemeanor and felony. The potential penalties for a conviction increase with the classification of the crime. Having a misdemeanor reduced to a minor offense or dropped entirely could protect you from serious criminal consequences. If you have been charged with any type of misdemeanor… read more
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