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April 17, 2023 | assault & violent crimes
A bar fight can quickly escalate into a serious brawl, where one or more people get injured and property gets damaged. In this case, the victim and/or establishment may press charges against the person who started the fight or caused the damage. One of these charges is assault. A bar fight may meet the state’s… read more
Read MoreApril 14, 2023 | assault & violent crimes
Arizona’s assault laws make attacking or causing physical injury to another person a misdemeanor or felony crime, depending on the circumstances. If the victim is a medical professional who was engaged in the execution of official duties at the time of the assault, a recent law change in Arizona makes this crime a felony, up… read more
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2022 | assault & violent crimes
In Arizona, you could be charged with the crime of resisting arrest on top of the crime(s) for which you were arrested to begin with. If the resisting arrest charge sticks, you could face serious additional penalties – including a felony conviction. A criminal defense attorney in Phoenix can help you combat the criminal charge… read more
Read MoreNovember 8, 2019 | assault & violent crimes
What is Credit Card Theft Across Arizona? The theft of a credit card is punished severely in Arizona. Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-2102 provides that theft of a credit card or obtaining a credit card by fraudulent means requires: Control of a credit card without the cardholder’s or issuer’s consent through theft or theft by… read more
Read MoreNovember 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
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