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June 30, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Under Arizona’s Rules of Criminal Procedure, you generally have a limited timeframe to file an appeal after being convicted after trial of a criminal offense. For a direct appeal, this is usually only 20 days (for felony cases, 14 for misdemeanor cases) after the trial court enters the judgment and sentence. But what happens if… read more
Read MoreJune 29, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Habeas corpus is a judicial remedy through which, in some cases, you can challenge your confinement by the government. To file a writ of habeas corpus, you submit a written petition to the appropriate court — usually a state court first, and then a federal district court once your state remedies are exhausted — that… read more
Read MoreJune 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
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