Lying, making false claims, omitting the truth, or making false promises in order to gain a benefit are the basic tenets of a Fraud Schemes charge in Arizona. Fraud Schemes charges are serious. ARS 13-2310 defines Fraud schemes and artifices as: “Any person who, pursuant to a scheme or artifice to defraud,

Though we live in a free and democratic society, our criminal justice system is far from perfect. Oftentimes the system does not work how it is supposed to, it is not about truth or justice, it is often a battle to win at all costs by either side. Yet, embedded

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has been largely criminalized in Arizona for the past 50 years. During the 2020 elections, Proposition 207 was put up for a vote. This citizen-initiated petition called for the legalization of marijuana and an end to a nationwide trend.  Arizona has been somewhat progressive regarding marijuana.

There's been a lot of news about how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the criminal justice system. Between an increase in some violent crimes nationwide and a backlogged court system, Phoenix has not been spared. FOX10 Phoenix has reported that a missed deadline has caused Maricopa County's Attorney's Office to

Arizona residents can have a warrant out for an arrest and not even know it. A lot of people might think it’s unreasonable to not know about having a warrant out for an arrest. Knowing about a warrant is not as easy as some people might think. Someone can have

What is Second-Degree Murder in Arizona? Often referred to as a ‘lover’s crime,’ Second-Degree Murder is a very serious offense under Arizona laws. Second degree murder is a single offense that may be committed with any of three culpable mental states. Second-Degree Murder might be difficult to understand, especially for those

What to do if you're facing trafficking charges in Arizona Cocaine, classified as a narcotic drug, is one of the many substances which has been criminalized in Arizona. Arizona has a complex set of laws dictating how to charge and prosecute people who have been arrested for possession, sale, transportation, or

Possible Defenses for Drug Trafficking Charges Drug Trafficking charges are some of the most serious criminal charges an individual can face. Prosecutors in these kinds of cases are often restless in getting a person convicted. However, it’s important to remember that everyone deserves a fair trial and adequate defense.  Jack Litwak is

Immediately after you are arrested, the police will take you to the station for booking or cite and release you. The police can only arrest you if they have probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed and the suspect arrested committed the crime. But often, arrests occur

Second Chance Laws in Arizona In Arizona, the only real expungement statute we have is related to marijuana offenses, and it is very new. On April 1, 2021, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed into law House Bill (HB) 2067, which amends Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) Section 13-905 to allow courts to