Feb 3, 2026 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes
People across Arizona are encountering narcotic drug charges more often than ever, especially in cases involving fentanyl. When an officer claims you possessed a narcotic drug, the situation can feel confusing because the law separates simple possession from transportation, possession for sale, and other conduct that leads to significantly harsher outcomes. Each version of the offense is handled under ARS § 13-3408, which governs the manufacture, possession, sale, and transportation of a narcotic drug in Arizona.
Jun 24, 2024 | Criminal Defense, Assault, Child Abuse, Child Endangerment, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes
Dangerous crimes against children, particularly those involving sex crimes, are some of the most serious offenses in Arizona law. Under ARS § 13-705, these crimes are defined as severe offenses committed against a minor under the age of 15.
The statute encompasses a range of criminal acts, including sexual assault, molestation, and exploitation. Offenders convicted of these crimes face harsh penalties, often being sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
May 9, 2023 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes
The Good Samaritan, Drug Overdose Act, is designed to encourage individuals to seek medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug overdose without fearing legal consequences. The primary goal of this legislation is to save lives by promoting prompt medical intervention in overdose situations.
Nov 27, 2022 | Set Aside, Expungement, Seal Record, Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, DUI, Extreme DUI, Aggravated DUI, Post Conviction Relief Rule 32-33
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.
May 26, 2022 | Criminal Defense, Assault, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DUI, Extreme DUI, Aggravated DUI, Homicide/Murder, Sex Crimes
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.
Jul 17, 2021 | Criminal Defense, Assault, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DUI, Extreme DUI, Aggravated DUI, Homicide/Murder, Sex Crimes
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.
