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June 12, 2026 | News
Arizona has enacted House Bill 2749, a new law that gives some people with first-time felony convictions a path to have their convictions treated as class 1 misdemeanors. The bill was signed by Governor Katie Hobbs on June 4, 2026, after passing through the Arizona Legislature. HB 2749 does not apply to every felony conviction…. read more
Read MoreMay 11, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Arizona law makes it illegal for any person under the legal drinking age of 21 to consume alcohol in any quantity. The relevant statute is Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 4-244(41). A criminal conviction under this minor in consumption (MIC) law is a Class 2 misdemeanor under ARS 4-246(A), which can lead to up to… read more
Read MoreMay 9, 2026 | Criminal Defense
You may already know that in Arizona, it is illegal to engage in underage drinking. But this is not the only way that minors can get into trouble with alcohol. Under Arizona law, the mere act of possessing alcohol is enough to warrant a misdemeanor charge against anyone under 21 years old. AZ Defenders criminal… read more
Read MoreMay 7, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Money laundering is the process by which illegally obtained funds are converted into “legitimate” funds. The term describes how “dirty” money is moved and disguised to appear “clean,” hence its origin. Both Arizona and federal laws make money laundering illegal. In this blog post, we focus on Arizona’s money laundering laws. Specifically, we cover: AZ… read more
Read MoreMarch 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
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