Month: October 2013

There is no such thing as a victimless crime. Injuries can take all different forms from physical to emotional to financial. Sometimes, people who are wrongfully accused and/or convicted violent crimes suffer as much as the actual victim of the crime. While our legal...

Phoenix citizens have the right to be protected and feel safe in their city. Similarly, those accused of crimes have the right to fair judgment and representation of their case. No matter how severe a situation can look, circumstances are not always as they initially...

Criminal situations are typically very complex and may not always be as clear-cut as they initially appear. Such can be the case for misdemeanors as well as felonies. This is part of why our nation's justice system ensures that all people accused of anything from...

During the holidays, many people in Phoenix like to take a break from their normal responsibilities and spend time with friends and family. For some this means a barbecue or going up to a favorite campsite or vacation getaway. For others, they may spend a day watching...

Arizona laws are enacted to keep the public safe. Those laws range from basic traffic rules to legislation surrounding criminal activity. Also a key part of our nation's legal system is the right to fair process and trial that anyone arrested for a crime should have....

Under Arizona and federal criminal law, every citizen is guaranteed the right to a fair trial and fair legal defense in the event of a criminal arrest, no matter the reason. Despite what can feel like unfair treatment from the press or the public, this remains the...

Possession of drugs and being accused of drug crimes are very serious situations with sometimes extremely severe and long-lasting consequences that can include jail time. Whether marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines or another type of illegal drug, being arrested for...