Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is a serious offense. Not only can a person get arrested and end up serving time in jail for driving while impaired, but they could cause severe injuries in the event an accident occurs. However, is there a difference between driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while impaired (DWI) in Arizona?  Here,… READ MORE

Fraud is the purposeful misrepresentation of facts in order to commit a crime. In order for fraud to have occurred, it is not necessary for there to have been damages incurred by another person. Regardless of whether or not a fraud is considered criminal or civil, fraud itself has various legal elements. This includes: Misrepresentation of material facts The misrepresentation… READ MORE

Have you witnessed a crime? Were you tempted to stop the perpetrator yourself? While Arizona law allows you to make a citizen’s arrest, it’s important to know the specific types of crimes so you don’t risk prosecution. If you do find yourself facing charges for trying to help, you’ll need an experienced Arizona criminal defense lawyer. Avoid possible jail time… READ MORE

Arizona Rule 11 allows a request for a mental examination during a hearing to determine a defendant’s mental competency. A criminal defense attorney may want to verify their defendant understands the nature of any criminal proceedings against them and that they are capable of assisting in their defense. While Rule 11 requests are commonly filed by the defense attorney, the… READ MORE

If you have been convicted of a felony in Arizona, then you are well aware that there are restrictions when it comes to carrying firearms. But what about restrictions when it comes to carrying knives? The subject of knife ownership and possession after a felony conviction can be complicated. Here, we want to delve into the legality of carrying a… READ MORE

In the state of Arizona, grand jury indictments typically initiate criminal cases against a defendant. In order for an indictment to come through, prosecutors have to present evidence to the grand jury showing that a suspected crime took place. Here, we want to examine who sits on a grand jury, delve into the process of presenting evidence to the grand… READ MORE

Individuals typically have the right to defend themselves, but it is important to understand what this means under the auspices of the law in Arizona. Self-defense is a complicated topic, and there is a fine line between self-defense and actually committing a crime against another person. Here, we want to look at what Arizona law defines as self-defense. What Arizona… READ MORE

Domestic violence charges are not uncommon and can result in significant penalties if a person is convicted. When an incident of domestic violence occurs, law enforcement officials typically arrest the perpetrator of the assault. However, what often happens is that the victim of domestic violence does not want to pursue charges against the perpetrator. Here, we want to discuss what… READ MORE