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Posted on May 12, 2025 in Juvenile Crimes
While the purchase and use of things like cigarettes, nicotine products, and drugs is illegal for 13-year-olds, purchasing or possessing a lighter is not. If your 13-year-old is facing criminal charges related to purchasing a lighter, they need aggressive representation from a Phoenix juvenile crimes lawyer. Lighters can serve many innocuous purposes. However, they can…
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Posted on April 22, 2025 in Sex Crimes
In Arizona, relationships involving a minor are subject to specific legal rules that distinguish them from relationships between adults. If you are 19 and considering dating a 17-year-old, it’s important to understand what the law says, as you want to make sure you aren’t inadvertently violating it, which could lead to serious criminal penalties for…
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Posted on April 22, 2025 in Criminal Defense
When someone you care about is arrested and detained in a detention center, your immediate concern is likely to secure their release. Navigating the process of posting bail can feel like entering a bureaucratic maze, but understanding the steps involved can bring clarity and hope during a stressful time. Here is a comprehensive guide to…
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Posted on April 4, 2025 in DUI
Having an open container of alcohol in your vehicle could result in criminal charges, even if you are not intoxicated. You might not think too much about an open container if you are not the one drinking. However, Arizona’s strict open container laws could result in serious legal trouble for you. Overview of Arizona’s Open…
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Posted on April 3, 2025 in Juvenile Crimes
Minors may make mistakes that could cause them to get into trouble with the law. A minor offense may result in a warning, and the child may be returned to the custody of their parents. However, some criminal offenses may result in a minor being sent to juvenile hall (i.e., juvenile detention center). Examples of…
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Posted on March 28, 2025 in Criminal Defense
The right to bail is a popular topic at the moment. There have been many discussions around bail reform and how bail is determined. If you were arrested in Arizona, you are probably wondering whether or not you will get bail and how the court will make that decision. What Is Bail? Bail is a…
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Posted on February 24, 2025 in Criminal Law
The criminal court process in Phoenix, Arizona, can be confusing. You probably heard the term indictment if you or your loved one has an ongoing criminal case. An indictment is the term for a formal criminal charge. A grand jury issues an indictment after a secret grand jury hearing. The indictment signals that the grand…
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Posted on February 21, 2025 in Criminal Law
Anime is the term used in Japan to refer to all animated works. However, anime is commonly used in the United States to refer to Japanese animation or a specific animation style common in Japan. Lolicon or “loli” is a term used to refer to artwork, anime, or manga depicting young-looking characters in a sexualized…
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Posted on January 18, 2025 in Criminal Defense
When you’re facing criminal charges in Phoenix, Arizona, the focus is often on the direct penalties: jail time, fines, probation, or community service. However, there’s another important consideration that many defendants overlook—the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction. These are the unintended, often long-lasting effects that a conviction can have on a person’s life, well…
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Posted on November 26, 2024 in Criminal Defense
In criminal law, we say that a case is “disposed” if it has been completed and (in most cases) there are no further actions to be taken. There are several ways this can happen, Some of these ways are favorable to the defendant, and some are not. A criminal case is disposed if: There will…
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