Posts Tagged ‘state law’
Key Differences Between Federal and State Criminal Charges
Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to top Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to bottom This article discusses the following: Jurisdiction and Authority Legal Standards and Sentencing Dual Sovereignty Doctrine Case Studies Exclusive Federal Crimes: Offenses Governed Solely by Federal Law The laws in the United States are complex, particularly when differentiating between federal…
Read MoreSelling Prescription Drugs in Arizona
Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to top Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to bottom 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…
Read MoreThe Reliability of Child Witness Testimony in Criminal Cases
Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to top Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to bottom 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…
Read MoreDNA Testing Laws and Regulations- ARS-13-610
Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to top Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to bottom 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…
Read MorePre-Indictment and Pre-Charges in Arizona
Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to top Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to bottom 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…
Read MoreWhether to Accept a Plea Bargain in an Arizona Criminal Case or Not
Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to top Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to bottom 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…
Read MoreDiversion Programs Offered in Arizona
Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to top Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to bottom 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…
Read MoreRomeo and Juliet Law in Arizona
Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to top Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to bottom 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…
Read MoreDifference Between Federal Crime and Arizona State Level Crime
Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to top Row edge-slant Shape Decorative svg added to bottom This article discusses the following: Understanding the Jurisdictional Differences: Federal versus State Laws in Arizona The Implication of Dual Sovereignty in Prosecution: How One Act Can Be a Crime at Both Levels The Fundamental Distinctions in Arizona State Laws…
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