If you lost a loved one as a result of another person’s actions, that person may face criminal and civil charges. Criminal charges exist separately from a wrongful death claim, which is a civil case, and are brought by a…
Unfortunately, when you’ve been injured at the hands of someone else there is nothing anyone can do – even a court – to fully make it right. That’s why, when providing remedies for personal injury cases, the courts need to…
If you or a loved one have been injured at the hands of or by the negligence of another person, you may be feeling overwhelmed. With treatment, medical bills, pain, suffering, and your occupational future hanging in the balance, a…
After legalizing medical cannabis use in 2010, recreational cannabis use was legalized in the state of Arizona in 2020, with the first state-licensed sales beginning in 2021. The law makes it legal to possess and recreationally use a small amount…
What does it mean that a state has a no-fault provision that applies to auto accidents? Does it mean that no one is responsible for injuries that happen because of an accident? Or, does it mean that all involved persons…
In some states like California, you can drive your motorcycle between lanes of moving or stopped vehicles. This is called lane splitting, and you can do it on roads, highways–divided or not–and residential streets. Many California automobile drivers find this…
Arizona handles charges related to assault with a deadly weapon very seriously, and the state has specific statutes defining what a deadly weapon is and what constitutes serious physical injury. In this blog, we will cover the specific elements of…
Restraining orders can protect victims from their abusers, but what happens when your partner files a protective order against you? Can you reverse it? Keep reading to find out. Restraining Order Basics Restraining orders are a type of protective court…
Most people don’t think about what may happen when a loved one’s ashes are stolen, but one Arizona woman did. So, is it illegal to steal remains, and how would such a case be prosecuted? Chandler, Arizona Glenda Cota of Chandler,…
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has signed House Bill 2067 into law, which will allow many Arizonians with a criminal record to qualify for a Certificate of Second Chance. Keep reading for more information. What Is a Certificate of Second Chance? Many people…
Treason seems like a crime best left in the annals of history. We think of figures like Benedict Arnold and Aaron Burr, but treason is a crime that remains in our lawbooks for a reason. Keep reading to learn why….
When a person is charged with an offense, they have the right to be tried in court and defend themselves. Unfortunately, the legal system is complex and the outcome of the case is unknown. There is a potential for being…
In Arizona, prostitution is a very serious crime. How does conviction for prostitution work and what are the penalties? Let’s take a look. What Is Prostitution? When you hear the term “prostitution” what comes to mind? Most people would point…
On November 2, 2010, Arizona Proposition 203 (the “Arizona Medical Marijuana Act”) was approved and removed all state-level criminal penalties for the use and possession of medical marijuana. The proposition established an official medical marijuana program overseen by the Arizona…
It is illegal to record conversations without consent in Arizona. In particular, the state operates under the “One-Party Consent” law that establishes the necessary requirements to legally record a conversation. Keep reading today’s blog post to learn more about the…
When you’re feeling sick or if you’ve been injured, a doctor’s note can let places like your job know that you need to spend time at home recuperating. However, if you’re not sick and you fake a doctor’s note so…
When parents separate or divorce, they must decide on care for their child, such as how much time the child will spend with each parent and which parent will be the primary caregiver. In situations where they cannot reach an…
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