What Happens After a Person is Arrested?
What Happens After a Person is Arrested? Being arrested can be a stressful and confusing experience. Knowing what to expect after an arrest and how the process unfolds is crucial to protecting your rights. This guide provides an in-depth look at the steps following an arrest, with insights from our recent
What Are the Three Elements of Self-Defense? Is it legal to defend yourself if someone attacks you? Well… it depends on the circumstances. Self-defense is a defense based on justification under A.R.S 13-404 and is often used in assault, battery, and any other crimes that involve physical force. It basically means
Search Warrants
Search Warrants and Your Fourth Amendment Rights If a search warrant has been issued for your home, car, phone, computer, or any personal property, it’s crucial to understand your rights and how your Arizona criminal defense attorney can challenge that warrant. While every case is unique, search warrants can sometimes be
What Can Police Ask During A Stop?
Can Police Continue to Question You About Topics Unrelated to the Traffic Stop After the Purpose for the Traffic Stop is Over? After a police officer stops you they cannot question you on matters unrelated to the traffic stop. However, if they have reasonable and articulable suspicion that there is a
What are Some Possible Punishments for Theft Charges in Arizona?
Punishments for Theft Charges in Arizona The punishment for theft will depend upon the class of the alleged offense. Arizona classifies theft categories based on the value of the stolen property, goods, or services. The classes are as follows: Petty theft. Petty theft describes the theft of property valued at $1,000 or