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Posted on July 12, 2023 in Arizona Law
There are many stories in the news about recorded conversations being used to challenge a person’s truthfulness or integrity. With the intense media coverage, you might wonder if it is legal in Arizona to record private conversations. The short answer is that it depends on the facts and circumstances of the situation. Read on for…
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Posted on January 28, 2023 in Arizona Law
Arizona, like many western states, is experiencing a drought. Arizona relies on water from the Colorado River and the Salt and Verde Rivers. Arizona also shares water from the Colorado River with six other states through the Colorado River Compact of 1922. Unfortunately, the Colorado River supply is dwindling, and Arizona is going to lose…
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Posted on October 27, 2021 in Arizona Law
Teenage relationships can be complicated, and they also come with the potential for serious legal consequences. Knowing and following the law is critical to staying out of trouble. Sadly, young people are rarely educated about the law and how it can impact them. In Arizona, it is not illegal for a 17-year-old to date an…
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Posted on October 10, 2021 in Arizona Law
Trying to find out if police scanners are legal in Arizona? There is no state statute making the use of police scanners illegal in Arizona. Similarly, there is no federal statute banning their use. Several states have made it illegal to use police scanners, but Arizona has not. Municipalities may pass local ordinances prohibiting the…
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Posted on September 14, 2021 in Arizona Law
Prop 207 made the recreational use of marijuana legal in Arizona for adults over the age of 21. However, recreational marijuana use was previously illegal. Accordingly, numerous citizens still have criminal records related to the use or possession of marijuana. You may be one of them. That recreational use of marijuana is now legal may…
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Posted on July 23, 2021 in Arizona Law
Having a criminal record can have long-term consequences. For example, you may find it difficult to find work or a place to live. In addition, some of your civil rights might be revoked, such as the right to own a firearm. However, you could be eligible for a set aside of your criminal convictions under…
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Posted on July 16, 2021 in Arizona Law
Criminal trespass is defined as knowingly entering a property owned by another person or unlawfully remaining on another person’s property. You can also be charged with criminal trespass if you fail to leave a property after the owner requests that you leave. Criminal trespass crimes are divided into three categories. Each degree of criminal trespass…
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Posted on July 6, 2021 in Arizona Law
Arizona has mandatory minimum sentences that must be imposed for certain crimes. A judge must follow the sentencing guidelines when ordering punishments for criminal convictions. A judge has some discretion with the sentencing guidelines. However, there are minimum sentences that the judge must impose—even if the judge believes the punishment might be too harsh for…
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Posted on May 8, 2021 in Arizona Law
Arizona has self-defense laws that permit you to use force to defend yourself. In some cases, you can even use deadly force to defend yourself. However, the action you can take depends on the circumstances. Your use of deadly force to stop someone from stealing your car may not justify self-defense. Gun owners in Arizona…
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Posted on December 1, 2020 in Arizona Law
A common question people ask criminal defense lawyers is whether it is illegal to have sex in a car. As criminal lawyers, we do not make personal or moral judgments regarding questions like these. However, we do give honest, direct answers. It can be difficult to get privacy sometimes. However, if you want to avoid…
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