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Posted on July 8, 2025 in Arizona Law
Online gambling might seem like a modern convenience, but that doesn’t mean it’s legal everywhere. In fact, online gambling laws vary significantly from state to state across the U.S. Some states allow a wide range of legal online betting options, while others strictly prohibit it. If you’re caught gambling illegally online, you could face serious…
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Posted on July 3, 2025 in Sex Crimes
If you’re 20 years old and interested in dating a 16-year-old coworker, it’s important to be very clear about workplace rules and state law. Age differences in relationships can raise complicated questions about consent, boundaries, and even criminal penalties. The Age of Consent in Arizona In Arizona, a person must be at least 18 years…
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Posted on July 2, 2025 in Sex Crimes
Title IX is a law that was passed in 1972 that prohibits discrimination based on sex or gender at any federally funded education program or activity. Up until this time, women especially faced discrimination at many colleges and universities, including sexual harassment and other forms of sexual misconduct. Now, these institutions risk losing their federal…
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Posted on June 26, 2025 in Criminal Defense
Avoiding or evading the police in Arizona is a decision that can lead to far more trouble than many people realize. While some might try to avoid law enforcement during a traffic stop, questioning, or after an incident, these actions are taken seriously under Arizona law. Understanding the risks and the potential long-term ramifications is…
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Posted on June 24, 2025 in Criminal Defense
Arizona treats accusations of aggravated battery (sometimes called aggravated assault in Arizona) on a pregnant woman very seriously, recognizing both the physical and emotional risks to both the mother and unborn child. Domestic aggravated assault charges arise when an alleged assault is committed against someone with whom the defendant has a specific relationship, such as…
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Posted on May 30, 2025 in Criminal Defense
In today’s digital age, crimes that once seemed improbable have become not only possible but increasingly common. One of the most serious and heavily prosecuted internet crimes in Arizona is the online solicitation of a minor. This offense involves an adult using the internet or electronic communication to engage a child in sexually explicit conversation…
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Posted on May 29, 2025 in Domestic Violence
If you’re a defendant facing domestic violence charges, you might suddenly be served with something called a DANCO order, which is short for Domestic Abuse No Contact Order. Many people are caught off guard by how strict this kind of order can be. A DANCO can affect your ability to go home, see your children,…
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Posted on May 28, 2025 in Criminal Defense
Arizona law allows defendants charged with crimes to be held in county jail before their guilt or innocence is decided. This time is called pre-trial detention. Unless you are released on bail or your own recognizance, you can be held while your case moves through the courts. General Pretrial Release in Arizona In most cases,…
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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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