Helpful Legal Articles

Below are helpful legal articles about different areas of criminal defense. Please choose a topic below to explore how the Kolsrud Law Offices can help.

drug charges in a school zone

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

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

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

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

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 ...
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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

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 ...
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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

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 ...
mail fraud

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 are the Potential Penalties? How Can a Federal Defense Attorney ...
property crime dual charges

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 Contact a Criminal Defense Attorney From Kolsrud Law   ...
arizona embezzlement charges

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 embezzlement charges can be overwhelming. Embezzlement, a white-collar crime, involves ...
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Federal Drug Charges in Arizona

This article discusses the following: How Do Federal Drug Charges Differ From State Level? What is the Controlled Substances Act? What is Federal Drug Trafficking?  What are Other Federal Drug Charges in Arizona?  What are the Penalties for a Federal Drug Conviction  Contact a Federal Defense Attorney  Dealing with federal ...
prescription drugs

Arizona Prescription Drug Fraud Defense | Kolsrud Law Offices

This article discusses the following: What is a Prescription Drug Fraud Charge  How Common is Prescription Fraud? Types of Prescription Fraud  What are Other Related Prescription Drug Charges  Penalties for Prescription Drug Fraud  What Might be Considered a Potential Red Flag on a Controlled Substance Prescription? Contact a Federal Defense ...

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