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drug charges in a school zone

Nov 7 2024

Arizona Criminal DefenseDrug CrimesDrug TraffickingUncategorized

Facing Drug Charges After Being Caught in a School Zone

This article discusses the following: What are the Different Types of Drug Offenses in Arizona?  How Does a School Zone Impact Drug Charges?  What are the Penalties for First Time and Repeat Offenders  What is the Difference Between a Dangerous ...
federal plea bargain

Oct 11 2024

Arizona Criminal DefenseFederal Crimes Defense

Federal Plea Bargains: Should You Accept Them?

This article discusses the following: What is a Federal Plea Agreement?   When Should You Consider Entering Into a Federal Plea Bargain?  What are the Cons of Entering Into a Plea? When Might You Not Want to Enter a Plea Deal? ...
detention hearing

Oct 10 2024

Arizona Criminal DefenseFederal Crimes Defense

Can You Get Bail for a Federal Criminal Case?

This article discusses the following: What Happens When You Are Charged with a Federal Crime? Bail and Pretrial Release in a Federal Criminal Case Common Pretrial Release Conditions for Bail in Federal Cases Types of Bail Bonds Used in Federal ...
house arrest violations

Oct 9 2024

Arizona Criminal DefenseUncategorized

What Happens If You Get a Probation Violation in Arizona

This article discusses the following: What are the Different Types of Probation in Arizona  Probation Violation Examples  What are the Possible Short and Long Term Ramifications of Violating Probation What is a Probation Violation Hearing  Possible Defenses a Criminal Defense ...
criminal damage

Oct 8 2024

Arizona Criminal DefenseProperty Crimes

What is a Criminal Damage Charge Under ARS 13-1602

This article discusses the following: How Does Arizona Law Define Criminal Damage Under ARS 13-1602  Examples of Damage to Property  What is Aggravated or Felony Criminal Damage  Penalties for Criminal Damage in Arizona  What Defense Strategies Can Be Used to ...
threatening someone and online harassment charges

Sep 9 2024

Arizona Criminal DefenseCybercrimesFederal Crimes Defense

Is Threatening Someone Online a Criminal Charge?

This article discusses the following: What Criminal Charges Could You Face For Posting Threatening Online Posts on Social Media? Do First Amendment Rights Protect Free Speech On the Internet?  What is Considered an Online Threat? Can Posting Threats Online Be ...
identifying yourself to officers in arizona

Sep 4 2024

Arizona Criminal Defense

Do You Have to Identify Yourself to Officers in Arizona?

This article discusses the following: Identifying Yourself During a Traffic Stop Does Your Passenger Need to Identify Themselves? What Does Probable Cause and Reasonable Suspicion Mean? What If The Police Stop You in Public?  What are the Penalties for Refusing ...
Unlawful flight charges. by evading police in arizona

Aug 30 2024

Arizona Criminal Defense

What Does Unlawful Flight Mean in Arizona?

This article discusses the following: What is the Difference Between Failure to Stop and Evading the Police? What if the Cop Car Was Unmarked?  What Happens if You Run from the Police on Foot? Penalties for Unlawful Flight  What Potential ...
arizona public servants

Aug 1 2024

Arizona Criminal DefenseCorporate FraudFederal Crimes Defense

Bribery of a Public Servant Under ARS 13-2602

This article discusses the following: Understanding Arizona Revised Statute 13-2602  Who is Considered a Public Servant or Party Officer?  What Actions Could Be Considered Bribery?  What is Commercial Bribery? Can Bribery Be a Federal Offense? Frequently Asked Questions: Bribery Charges ...
mail fraud

Jul 25 2024

Arizona Criminal DefenseCorporate FraudCredit Card FraudCybercrimesTheft / Shoplifting

Mail Fraud Vs Wire Fraud: What’s the Difference

This article discusses the following: What is Mail Fraud? What is Wire Fraud? What are the Similarities and Differences Between Wire Fraud and Mail Fraud? Common Examples of Mail and Wire Fraud Investigation Process for Mail and Wire Fraud What ...
property crime dual charges

Jul 22 2024

Arizona Criminal DefenseTheft / Shoplifting

Arizona Property Crime Defense Attorney

This article discusses the following: Understanding Types of Property Crime  When Does Property Crime Become a Felony? What Are the Penalties for Committing a Property Crime? Can I Be Charged With Multiple Property Crimes? Defenses to Personal Property Crimes in ...
arizona embezzlement charges

Jul 19 2024

Arizona Criminal DefenseCash SmugglingCorporate FraudCybercrimesFederal Crimes Defense

Arizona Embezzlement Penalties | Phoenix Federal Defense Attorney

This article discusses the following: What is Embezzlement?  What Does Position of Trust Mean? Common Examples of Embezzlement  Misdemeanor Embezzlement Vs. Felony Embezzlement  What are Embezzlement Penalties  What Potential Defense Strategies Can Be Used Contact a Federal Defense Attorney Facing ...

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