Miranda Rights are an oftentimes misunderstood set of personal protections that are to be read aloud in certain circumstances. As a police officer or other agent may forget or neglect to read them to an individual they are dealing with, the victim may later wonder if their case could be dismissed due to the officer’s shortcomings. Reach out to a… READ MORE
With each state having varying laws regarding the retaliatory use of violence, many are left wondering what actions they would be able to take to fend off potential harm. Over the years, the Ciccarelli Law Offices have gotten a number of questions regarding stand-your-ground laws for this very reason. Contact a Chandler self-defense attorney today to learn more about Arizona… READ MORE
The legalization of marijuana in the United States has been moving at an incredible speed. It seems that every day, states are altering laws regarding the use of controlled substances. While it is easy to get lost in all the legal jargon, Ciccarelli Law Offices is here to help break it down. Reach out to a Chandler criminal defense attorney… READ MORE
What does the phrase “guilty by association” mean exactly? This legal term describes when someone is guilty of a crime by knowing or having some involvement with someone else, not by direct evidence found against them. The problem is that there has to be significant, hard evidence pinned against a defendant to prove that they were involved in either committing… READ MORE
The penalties are extremely serious for getting arrested for drug possession in Arizona. This is even for first-time possession offenders. With an experienced Chandler criminal defense attorney by your side, however, there may be tactics that could help you avoid jail, fines, and a conviction, such as the TASC program, Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime, a deferred prosecution option. Your… READ MORE
Learning about Expunging your record in Arizona. For the longest time, Arizona allowed for a set aside but not an expungement of an individual’s criminal record. That is about to change. During the 2021 legislative session, SB 1294 was passed and was then codified as A.R.S. § 13-911. The provisions contained in this statute allow an individual who has a… READ MORE
When a drunk driver crashes and causes injuries or property damage to another individual, the driver will typically be held responsible for their actions and have to pay for damages. However, there may be other parties aside from the driver who could be held responsible through the Arizona dram shop laws. Here, we want to examine how establishments and individuals… READ MORE
The crime of “Misconduct Involving Weapons” as defined in ARS 13-3102 is a serious offense in the state of Arizona. Typically, this is charged as a felony. In this state, there are various types of misconduct involving a weapon charges. Here, we want to discuss the charge under this law brought by prosecutors – possession of a deadly weapon by… READ MORE
Age of consent is defined as the age at which a person is legally able to consent to engaging in sexual activities with another person. In Arizona, the legal age of consent is 18. Here, we want to discuss more in-depth the definition of age of consent as well as the charges a person can face related to the violation… READ MORE