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November 5, 2019 | assault & violent crimes
When it comes to sentencing, having the right things to say can make all the difference. Arizona law provides for wide ranges of sentences upon conviction and gives judges a significant amount of discretion as to how to sentence a defendant. This is true for both misdemeanors and felonies. When deciding how to sentence a… read more
Read MoreNovember 5, 2019 | News
Unfortunately, crime is a fact of life many people face on a daily basis. Burglaries, thefts, assaults and even murder are incredibly common. According to recent data from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, criminal acts occur on a highly consistent basis in the state. Below, you will find the most recent data on crime… read more
Read MoreOctober 28, 2019 | Defense Strategies
What happens once you have been arrested? How long can the police keep you in custody? When will I be released? These are common questions that come up regularly. It is understandably frightening to be arrested and not know what’s ahead. Fortunately, the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure provide a timeline which all police officers… read more
Read MoreOctober 26, 2019 | assault & violent crimes
How do you get charged with an aggravated assault? Almost nothing in criminal law sounds worse than an assault. The word suggests an attack on another’s safety and wellbeing that has potentially left them incredibly hurt. But that is just not the case in Arizona. Arizona law treats “simple” assaults as misdemeanors. Read on to… read more
Read MoreOctober 22, 2019 | Defense Strategies
In order to commit a crime, with one important exception, there must be both a culpable act (called an actus reus), and a culpable mental state (called a mens rea). But what exactly does a mental state mean in the context of crimes? Arizona recognizes four different mental states: Intentionally Knowingly Recklessly Negligently Intentionally Committing… read more
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