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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
