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May 7, 2026 | White Collar & Fraud
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
Read MoreMarch 28, 2026 | White Collar & Fraud
In Arizona, fraud can be a civil cause of action, a crime, or both. The Arizona law that makes it illegal to use a fraudulent scheme is Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 13-2310. A conviction for criminal fraud in Arizona is a Class 2 felony. If you have been charged with engaging in a criminal… read more
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2026 | White Collar & Fraud
In Arizona, committing forgery can be as simple as mimicking someone else’s signature on a check and presenting it to a bank to be cashed. In other cases, though, forgery methods can be more complex, involving a variety of tools specifically designed or adapted to forge written instruments. Possessing these kinds of tools with the… read more
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2026 | White Collar & Fraud
Under Arizona law, forgery involves altering a written document with the intent to defraud another person. A common example of forgery is trying to cash a check with a forged signature. Other common examples include creating fake prescriptions for medications or filling out unauthorized applications for credit using another person’s personal information. Depending on the… read more
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