July 22, 2026 | Defense Strategies
A motion to vacate is a request asking a court to throw out a judgment and/or conviction of guilt, or sentence. In an Arizona criminal case, this type of motion may be used after judgment when a defendant believes there is a serious legal problem with the conviction or sentence. A motion to vacate is… read more
Read MoreApril 27, 2022 | Criminal Defense,Defense Strategies,Firearms Crimes
No one plans on having to use deadly force to defend themselves from harm. If someone breaks into your home, attacks you in the streets or otherwise places you in fear of imminent bodily harm, however, you may have no choice but to shoot the assailant in self-defense. In this life-or-death situation, it is important… read more
Read MoreApril 20, 2022 | Criminal Defense,Defense Strategies,Firearms Crimes
When someone is convicted of a felony crime, many of his or her constitutional rights are stripped as part of the punishment. In Arizona, this includes the right to bear arms. In Arizona, state law (as well as federal law) prohibits the ownership of a firearm or even ammunition by convicted felons. You may be… read more
Read MoreMarch 30, 2022 | Defense Strategies
Protesting is a fundamental right under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. However, protests can go wrong and become riots or unlawful assemblies – sometimes resulting in the detainment or arrest of protesters. In some cases, the police have even been known to unlawfully detain protesters for any reason or no reason at all…. read more
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2022 | Criminal Defense,Defense Strategies
False arrest, also known as false imprisonment, is a wrongdoing that is committed by the police when they take someone into custody without legal authority. False arrest can also involve a private party holding someone against their will. It is a crime as well as a civil tort in Arizona, which means a victim of… read more
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