March 28, 2026 | White Collar & Fraud
Identity theft is a criminal offense under Arizona Revised Statute 13-2008. It occurs when one person knowingly takes or uses the identity of another person or business for any unauthorized use, or to cause loss to another person, or to obtain or continue employment. A conviction for identity theft in Arizona is a Class 4… read more
Read MoreMarch 28, 2026 | White Collar & Fraud
In Arizona, fraud can be a civil cause of action, a crime, or both. The Arizona law that makes it illegal to use a fraudulent scheme is Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 13-2310. A conviction for criminal fraud in Arizona is a Class 2 felony. If you have been charged with engaging in a criminal… read more
Read MoreMarch 13, 2026 | Sex Crimes
Indecent exposure is a criminal offense in Arizona that, depending on the circumstances, can be a misdemeanor or a felony-level charge. Depending on factors like the age of the person in front of whom the act occurs, whether it is a first-time or a repeat offense, and how many prior offenses have been committed. A… read more
Read MoreMarch 13, 2026 | Criminal Defense
If you are charged with a crime while you are on pretrial release, bond, probation, parole, work furlough, community supervision, or, in some cases, the sentence for the new crime will be significantly more harsh than if you were not on probation. AZ Defenders criminal defense attorneys represent people charged with many kinds of crimes… read more
Read MoreMarch 13, 2026 | Assault & Violent Crimes
Under Arizona law, a person commits kidnapping by knowingly restraining another person with the intent to engage in one of the specific acts listed in A.R.S. § 13-1304. Depending on the circumstances, it can be a Class 4, Class 3, or Class 2 felony. In some circumstances, kidnapping in Arizona can also be a federal… read more
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