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
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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
If you are driving anywhere in Arizona and pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, it is very likely that the police officer will ask you to conduct a field sobriety test. You should refuse to do so. You can be sure that a police officer is going to tell you that but refusing the field sobriety test, they are… READ MORE
All states in the country, as well as the federal government, have time limits in place with which prosecutors must file charges against an individual who committed a crime. These time limits are called the statutes of limitation. If a prosecutor fails to file charges within the specified time limits, then it is likely that the defendant will have the… READ MORE
It is estimated that more than 90% of state and federal cases are resolved through the plea bargaining process. The reality is that most individuals do not end up going to a full trial after they are charged with a crime. Plea bargains can be beneficial, but they can also force someone into a sentence that they are not necessarily… READ MORE
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