Weapons Crimes

Gun laws in Arizona may sometimes be difficult to understand as there can be very small things that make the difference between something being legal and being illegal. Carrying or possessing a gun near or on school grounds is one of those things. According to...

Like all of the other states in the nation, Arizona has laws that govern who can own guns and even where guns may be used. However, laws may not always be black-and-white as some subjectivity may come into play. This may perhaps best seen even in the Second Amendment...

Arizona residents who are arrested and charged with crimes involving weapons no doubt have a lot of questions in their minds. What types of penalties might result from a charge? What are the ways to defend against any charges? Will I have a criminal record? In...

While our nation's and state's laws protect your right to own guns or other weapons, there do remain laws that govern when and where you may have or use weapons in Arizona. Without proper understanding of the law, it may be easy for you to inadvertantly be in...

Many people who are arrested for and charged with drug offenses in Arizona can face a challenging road. If nothing else, reports from the media generally offer very few details and the ones that are provided can tend to cast a very negative light on defendants. This...

Upon being arrested and charged with any type of crime, especially a felony crime, residents in Arizona may well feel scared and unsure of what to expect. While difficult, it is important to keep in mind that being arrested does not guarantee that a person will...

The United States Constitution provides people the right to possess firearms for the purpose of protecting themselves. Arizona law provides clarification on when and where guns may be legally carried or fired in the state. It also outlines who may possess firearms in...

As the number of suspected terrorist attacks worldwide continue to grow, it is understandable for Arizona residents to be concerned about the danger and tragedy associated with these events. However, as with any criminal allegation, it is important for people to...

Arizona residents know that the U.S. Constitution protects their rights to bear arms. However, even with that protection in place, there are laws that do restrict who can carry a gun in Arizona and also when and where a person may have a gun. Understanding this is...

Whether they are used for recreation, to provide protection or for employment, firearms are an important part of life for many Arizona residents. Even when a person has followed the law in the acquisition of a gun, there are other regulations that must be followed....