Helpful Legal Articles

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Dog Bite Laws in Arizona

Feb 7 2025

Arizona Dog Bite Law: Your Rights and Legal Options

This article discusses the following: Arizona Dog Bite Law and Owner Liability Negligence and Criminal Liability for a Dog Bite or Attack Suing for a Dog Bite in Arizona Preventing Dog Bite Injuries: What Dog Owners Should Know Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Bite Cases Contact an Attorney at Kolsrud ...
manslaughter vs criminally negligent homicide

Dec 15 2024

Manslaughter VS Criminally Negligent Homicide in Arizona

This article discusses the following: What is Manslaughter Under Arizona Law? What is Negligent Homicide Under Arizona Law?  What are the Main Differences Between Manslaughter and Criminally Negligent Homicide In Arizona  Can Manslaughter or Negligent Homicide Charges Be Reduced or Dismissed? 7 Frequently Asked Questions Contact a Criminal Defense Attorney ...
federal law on child pornography

Dec 10 2024

Is Child Pornography a Federal Crime?

This article discusses the following: Definition of Federal Child Pornography Federal vs. State Jurisdiction Federal Child Pornography Laws Federal Penalties for Child Pornography Charges  5 Frequently Asked Questions Contact a Federal Criminal Defense Attorney From Kolsrud Law Offices Child pornography becomes a federal crime when specific circumstances meet the legal ...
record conversation without consent

Nov 24 2024

Can You Record a Conversation Without Consent in Arizona?

This article discusses the following: What Does Arizona Law Say About Recording Conversations? What Are the Penalties for Recording Without Consent? Exceptions to Arizona's Recording Laws How Does Recording Laws Impact Criminal Cases in Arizona? Contact a Criminal Defense Attorney From Kolsrud Law Did you know that the legality of ...
arizona prohibited possessors

Nov 20 2024

Possession of Firearms By Prohibited Possessor

This article discusses the following: Who is a Prohibited Possessor?  Federal Law on Possession of a Firearm What are Prohibited Items?  What is the Difference Between a State and Federal Charge?  What are the Penalties for Illegal Firearm Possession  5 FAQS: Prohibited Possessors  Contact Federal Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Arizona ...
drug charges in a school zone

Nov 7 2024

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 Drug and a Narcotic Drug: How Does it Impact Sentencing? ...
federal plea bargain

Oct 11 2024

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? What Will a Prosector Ask For in a Plea Deal?  ...
detention hearing

Oct 10 2024

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 Court What is a Detention Hearing (Bond Hearing)? 10 Bail ...
house arrest violations

Oct 9 2024

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 Attorney Can Employ  Contact an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney From ...
criminal damage

Oct 8 2024

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 Mitigate Charges  9 Frequently Asked Questions: Criminal Damage Charges in ...
threatening someone and online harassment charges

Sep 9 2024

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 a Felony Offense?  Can Posting Threats Online Be a Federal ...
identifying yourself to officers in arizona

Sep 4 2024

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 to Identify? What Potential Defense Strategies Can Be Used Contact ...
Unlawful flight charges. by evading police in arizona

Aug 30 2024

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 Defense Strategies Can Be Used to Mitigate Charges? Contact an ...
arizona public servants

Aug 1 2024

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 Contact a Federal Defense Attorney from Kolsrud Law Bribery of ...

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