Dec 9, 2025 | Juvenile Crimes, Criminal Defense
Parents expect that if police question their child, certain protections will be followed. One of the most important is the requirement that law enforcement read the Miranda rights before custodial questioning begins. But in real situations, especially those involving younger teenagers, officers sometimes proceed without providing the required warning. When that oversight goes unnoticed early in a criminal case, the problem may not come to light until the juvenile court process is already underway.
Nov 17, 2025 | Criminal Defense
In Arizona, being charged with criminal damage can lead to serious consequences. Depending on the value of the property damaged, this offense can be classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony. Understanding how the Arizona Revised Statutes define and punish criminal damage in Arizona is critical for anyone facing criminal charges of this nature.
Nov 11, 2025 | Criminal Defense
In Arizona, robbery occurs when someone takes another person’s property through force or threats. However, when the person or an accomplice is armed with a deadly weapon, uses a dangerous instrument, or even displays a simulated deadly weapon, the charge escalates to armed robbery under ARS §13-1904. This heightened classification makes the offense a “dangerous” Class 2 felony.
Nov 7, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Filing a police report is one of the main ways people seek help when they believe a crime has been committed. But when someone knowingly gives false information to a law enforcement agency, the consequences can be severe. In Arizona, making a false police report is more than just a bad decision — it is a criminal offense under A.R.S. § 13-2907.01, and it can lead to jail time, probation, fines, and a permanent criminal record.
Nov 6, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Filing a police report is one of the main ways people seek help when they believe a crime has been committed. But when someone knowingly gives false information to a law enforcement agency, the consequences can be severe. In Arizona, making a false police report is more than just a bad decision — it is a criminal offense under A.R.S. § 13-2907.01, and it can lead to jail time, probation, fines, and a permanent criminal record.
Nov 5, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Credit card fraud is one of the most common white-collar crimes prosecuted in Arizona. From unauthorized online purchases to the use of stolen credit card information, these offenses can lead to serious criminal charges under Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-2105. What may seem like a minor or misunderstood financial mistake can quickly escalate into a felony case carrying prison time, fines, and a lasting criminal record.
