A misdemeanor charge is technically considered a “light” offense compared to a felony. However, no matter how light or insignificant you may think the offense is, a misdemeanor is still a crime that can call for serious penalties. In the US, a misdemeanor is a non-indictable criminal offense. This means that the offender cannot be …
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Read MoreArizona prosecutors file thousands of criminal cases every year. A lot of these cases involve assault allegations. An assault charge in Arizona may either be a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the particular circumstances of the charge. Elements of Assault and Aggravated Assault The state recognizes 2 kinds of assault that don’t involve sexual …
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Read MoreIndividuals who are arrested for a DUI in the state of Arizona are required to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle. This device requires regular maintenance and it can be quite costly. Hence, a lot of drivers want to know if they can avoid its installation after they are convicted for a DUI. …
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Read MoreThe Arizona Supreme Court recently changed the defense of duress in criminal cases. The following is from “AZ Supreme Court Changes Criminal Defense of Duress” by Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services, August 24, 2018: https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2018/08/24/az-supreme-court-changes-criminal-defense-of-duress/ A woman sentenced to 20 years in prison because of her role in keeping her three daughters locked up for …
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Read MoreCrowdfunding online may not be an option for you for several reasons. Perhaps you don’t need to raise that much money for your legal defense. Maybe you don’t want the invasion of privacy that comes with crowdfunding. You might not have a Facebook or other necessary social media accounts required for crowdfunding. Whatever your reasons, …
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Read MoreGoFundMe is a popular website to raise money for a legal defense. Unfortunately, problems can arise using GoFundMe. GoFundMe may not allow you to use them if you or your case are controversial. They reserve the right to cancel your campaign and withhold funds at any time for any reason. It may be very difficult …
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