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.

constitution

Criminal Protections in the Constitution: 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments

This article discusses the following: The 4th Amendment: Protection Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures The 5th Amendment: The Right to Due Process and Protection Against Self-Incrimination The 6th Amendment: The Right to a Speedy and Public Trial, and Other Trial Rights Exclusionary Rule and Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine ...
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What Does “Stacking Charges” Mean in a Criminal Case?

This article discusses the following: Understanding "Stacking Charges" in Federal Law Implications for Federal Cases in Arizona Federal Sentencing Guidelines and Stacked Charges Hypothetical Scenario: Stacked Charges in a Federal Drug Case Prosecutorial Tactics in Stacking Federal Charges Defending Against Stacked Charges in Federal Cases If you're facing multiple charges ...
different types of bail bonds

Different Types of Bail Bonds

This article discusses the following: What are Bail Bonds,  and How Does the Process Work? Surety Bonds Cash Bail Bonds  Property Bonds  Citation Release  Recognizance Release Immigration Bail Bonds  Federal Bail Bonds  How a Criminal Defense Attorney can Help Understanding how the seven different types of bail bonds work and ...
drug charges become felonies

Drug Charges Elevated to a Felony

This article discusses the following: What is a Felony Drug Charge  What is a Misdemeanor Drug Charge  Why Was My Misdemeanor Charge Elevated to a Felony Charge What is Possession with Intent Can Prescription Drugs Lead to a Felony Charge? Fighting Felony Drug Charges  Contact a Criminal Defense Attorney  Drug ...
solicitation of prostitution

Solicitation of Prostitution Charges

This article discusses the following: What is Solicitation of Prostitution in Phoenix Prostitution Laws in Arizona What You Should Know About Sting Operations  What Should I Do If I'm Arrested During a "Prostitution Sting" in Arizona? Penalties for Solicitation of Prostitution  Defenses Against Solicitation Charges  How a Criminal Defense Attorney ...
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White Collar Crimes & Investigations

This article discusses the following: What is White Collar Crime?  Signs You're the Target of an Investigation What Agencies Investigate White Collar Crimes?  What Types of Evidence are Used to Prosecute White-Collar Crimes? Defenses Against White Collar Crimes  Contact an Experienced Defense Attorney In Arizona, the implications of being associated ...
selling prescription drugs

Selling Prescription Drugs in Arizona

This article discusses the following: Can I Face Charges for Possessing My Friend's Prescription Is Sharing My Prescription with Someone Else Considered Selling? Can I Face Federal Charges for Selling Prescription Drugs? Can Felony Drug Charges Be Reduced? Frequently Asked Questions  How a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help Prescription drug ...
reliability of child witness testimony in criminal cases

The Reliability of Child Witness Testimony in Criminal Cases

This article discusses the following: Types of Criminal Cases Where a Child Witness Might Testify Issues Related to the Reliability of Child Testimony in Criminal Cases Can a Child Witness Be Excluded from Testifying?  Children Testifying in Sex Crime Cases Examples of Inconsistent Statements in Sex Offense Cases Defenses against ...
dna testing laws in arizona

DNA Testing Laws and Regulations- ARS-13-610

This article discusses the following: What is the DNA law in Arizona? Can police use DNA without my consent? Can police access DNA databases? What happens if you refuse to give DNA? What is familial DNA? How a criminal defense attorney can help.  In Arizona, DNA testing in criminal cases ...
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Pre-Indictment and Pre-Charges in Arizona

This article discusses the following: Understanding the Need for Pre-Indictment  and Pre-Charge Representation  What Are My Rights Before Charges Are Filed? Will I Look Guilty If I Hire a Lawyer for Pre-Charge Legal Representation? How Long Does the Pre-Indictment Process Take? Frequently Asked Questions Why Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney ...
plea bargain negotiaion

Whether to Accept a Plea Bargain in an Arizona Criminal Case or Not

This article discusses the following: Understanding the Types of Plea Deals in Arizona Pros and Cons of Plea Bargains Potential Consequences for the Defense When Accepting a Plea Bargain Rejecting a Plea Bargain and Your Next Steps Frequently Asked Questions How a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help At Kolsrud Law ...
Community service diversion programs

Diversion Programs Offered in Arizona

This article discusses the following:   How Arizona Misdemeanor Diversion Programs Work Who Can Participate in a Diversion Program Diversion Program Requirements and Costs Felony Diversion Program (formerly Drug Diversion and Felony Pretrial Intervention Program) Domestic Violence Excessive Response Diversion (DVER) Frequently Asked Questions How A Criminal Defense Attorney can ...
romeo and juliet laws in arizona

Romeo and Juliet Law in Arizona

This article discusses the following:   What is the Romeo and Juliet Law? How does the Romeo and Juliet law fit into Arizona's statutory rape laws? What is Arizona's Mistake of Age Law, and How Does It Differ from Romeo and Juliet Laws? FAQs About Romeo And Juliet Law In ...
drug trafficking attorney

Federal Drug Trafficking vs. Illegal Drug Importation

This article discusses the following: Understanding Drug Trafficking under Arizona and Federal Law Deciphering Illegal Drug Importation Laws in the U.S. Comparing Penalties: Drug Trafficking and Illegal Drug Importation The Role of the Controlled Substances Act in Drug-Related Offenses How Arizona's Drug Threshold Limits Influence Sentencing Interstate and International Implications ...

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