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Committing Crimes in School Zones Arizona

Committing Crimes in School Zones Arizona Committing a criminal act can carry serious punishments, no matter where you commit them. When a crime is committed within a school zone, the stakes can be even higher, and the need for a criminal defense lawyer more important than ever. An Arizona criminal defense lawyer is skilled in […]

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What Is a No Contest Plea and When Should You Make It?

What Is a No Contest Plea and When Should You Make It? When you stand before the court of law and enter a plea, you have four options: guilty, not guilty, not guilty by reason of insanity and no contest. It’s most common for defendants to enter a not guilty plea, but there are instances […]

What Happens When You’re Facing Underage DUI Charges?

What Happens When You’re Facing Underage DUI Charges? Driving while under the influence is a serious offense in the state of Arizona. However, underage DUIs are even more serious because they tend to have a higher fatality rate. The effects of an underage DUI on a young person’s life can be enormous, meaning you should […]

Understanding Plea Bargains

Introduction to Understanding Plea Bargains Understanding a plea bargain, and how it functions in our criminal justice system, can give you not only a better understanding of the criminal defense process but also be helpful if you are ever in a situation where you may have to take a plea bargain. What is a Plea […]

Mental States in a Criminal Case

Introduction to Mental States in a Criminal Case In order to be found guilty of a crime, the defendant must have had a specific mental state that is included under the elements of the crime. Without that mental state, the defendant might be found guilty of the charge. The mental state of an individual is […]