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Arizona Theft vs. Burglary vs. Shoplifting
If you’re facing a theft charge in Arizona, knowing the difference between theft, burglary, and shoplifting is essential to building a strong defense. Get started with CHM law to build a personalized defense to protect your rights.
Arizona Escort vs. Prostitution Laws
Super Bowl 2023 is just around the corner, and football fans from all over the world are eagerly anticipating the big game. What is the difference between Escort vs. Prostitution? Prostitution is illegal in Arizona and is considered a class 1 misdemeanor. Escorting is a legal form of work in which an individual provides companion services in exchange for payment.
2023 Update – Criminal Record Set Aside, Expungement or Seal
Beginning in January 2023, a new Arizona law will allow eligible convictions and criminal records to be sealed. Sealed records will be hidden from public view but still accessible to criminal justice agencies and certain employers for sensitive positions.
Juvenile Crime Charges in Arizona: A Lawyer’s Guide for Parents
Juvenile crimes in Arizona are based on the idea that young people are still developing and should be treated differently from adults, which is a key principle in understanding juvenile law. The focus is often on guidance, accountability, and correction rather than harsh punishment. Even so, certain allegations, such as assault charges, theft, or drug offenses, can result in detention, probation, or, in some cases, transfer to adult court. Early legal help from an attorney can help ensure that a parent or guardian takes the most important step for their minor.
Arizona Reckless Child Endangerment Laws – Misdemeanor vs Felony
In Arizona, you can be charged with child endangerment for many different actions involving minors under the age of 18. This is a serious crime that carries severe penalties. If you are convicted of child endangerment, you could face a jail or prison sentence, stiff fines, and other penalties.
Arizona Brady List Used by Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorneys
Learn what is the Arizona Brady List and how it can assist your Phoenix defense attorney in winning your case and ultimately dropping all criminal charges against you.
A Guide to Establishing Paternity in Arizona
Establishing Paternity in Arizona is critical and mandatory in many areas of a divorce that involve children. A father has no enforceable parental rights concerning access without establishment. For this reason, it is crucial that you speak with CHM Law today.
Can Someone Get a Divorce While Pregnant in Arizona?
Unfortunately, sometimes pregnancy and divorce may go hand in hand, and an expectant mother may find herself seeking a divorce from her spouse. Pregnancy is a challenging situation that can add stress to any relationship, even the strong ones.
Arizona Criminal Speeding Ticket & Charges of Excessive Speed
Arizona criminal speeding tickets are one of the most common traffic violations. You can get a criminal speeding ticket for exceeding 85 miles per hour, or 20 miles over the posted speed limit. There are also criminal speeding tickets possible if you are going more than 35 miles an hour near a school zone.
In Arizona, criminal speeding is a Class 3 misdemeanor that identifies a speeding violation as a criminal infraction under Arizona Revised Statutes 28-701.02.
This article will talk about how to avoid criminal speeding in Arizona and what happens when you do receive a criminal speeding ticket there.
Why Request a Case to Go to a Jury Trial?
For criminal defendants, the right to a jury trial is found in the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This right and the others enshrined in the Constitution are intended to keep the country from instituting an oppressive government.
Arizona has a similar right to a trial by jury found in Ariz. Const. Art. VI § 17. The right to a jury trial in criminal cases is recognized in felony cases in Arizona.