September 25, 2024 | assault & violent crimes
Arizona criminal law adheres to the principle of “let the punishment fit the crime” by categorizing criminal offenses into different levels of severity, including various degrees or “classes” of misdemeanors and felonies. Here, we examine the most severe Arizona felony class: Class 1 Felonies. No matter what kind of crime you may be charged with,… read more
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2024 | General
One of the things that civilized societies seek to guarantee their residents is the right to live in peace. This means that certain disruptive behaviors that interfere with the right of others to live peaceably are prohibited by law. Arizona is no exception to this rule and has its own disorderly conduct law that allows… read more
Read MoreAugust 27, 2024 | General
Arizona law divides crimes into three main categories: minor offenses, misdemeanors, and felonies. These categories range in severity. Felonies carry the most severe penalties, including state prison time instead of county jail sentences, longer periods of incarceration, and more costly financial penalties. In fact, the longest prison sentence you might face if convicted is 35… read more
Read MoreAugust 27, 2024 | General
Arizona statutes do not treat every criminal offense the same. Each charge is divided into one of the three categories based on their severity. These categories include petty offenses, misdemeanors, and felony offenses. On this page, we simplify understanding Arizona’s criminal laws by examining one class of misdemeanors: Class 3. Have you been charged with… read more
Read MoreJuly 18, 2024 | General
Arizona criminal law statutes group crimes into three broad categories of severity: petty offenses, misdemeanor offenses, and felony crimes. Here, we take an in-depth look at what a Class 1 Arizona misdemeanor is, what it can mean to you to be convicted of one, and how having the right criminal defense attorney on your side… read more
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