Just when you thought that DUI charge was bad enough, you come to find out that the charge may carry additional penalties, also known as enhancements. Depending on the circumstances involved in your case, your DUI charge could end up being more serious than you might think. There’s no guarantee that you will receive the minimum mandatory punishment provided by Arizona DUI law. Some of the factors that might carry sentencing enhancements for a DUI charge in Arizona include: There was a child in the car at the time of the DUI arrest Property damage or injury occurred as a
Aggravated DUI
3 February 2012 by admin | Criminal Defense Law, DUI | No CommentsActivity that might prompt an investigation for Arizona Mortgage Fraud
2 February 2012 by admin | Fraud | No CommentsLaw enforcement officers are on the lookout for suspicious property transactions in Arizona. In addition, authorities will almost always try their hardest to prosecute Arizona mortgage fraud offenders to the full extent of the law. Even if a defendant believes that they unknowingly participated in an illegal real estate transaction, the defendant can still face a relentless investigation and severe consequences if convicted. The use of Inflated Appraisals is one of the most prevalent mortgage fraud trends. In this type of scheme, a straw buyer purchases property on behalf on an investor. Then, the property is sold and repurchased multiple
Mortgage Fraud Task Force
1 February 2012 by admin | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Offenses, Fraud, Mortage Fraud, White Collar Crime | No CommentsFor those involved in Arizona’s mortgage-backed securities market, I hope you were listening when Obama spoke about the mortgage fraud task force during his State of the Union address. Now that government officials have increased their focus on mortgage fraud, practices that were once commonplace at the time of transaction, could now fall under scrutiny and suspicion. As a result of the plummeting housing market, it also wouldn’t be very surprising if authorities look to states like Arizona first when hunting down fraudulent real estate activity.
Indictment for Maricopa County Mortgage Fraud
31 January 2012 by admin | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Fraud, Mortage Fraud, White Collar Crime | No CommentsAs a result of the recent economic downturn, instances of mortgage fraud and real estate fraud have increased throughout Maricopa Country. Last Monday, two men involved in an Arizona mortgage fraud case pled guilty to one count of money laundering. According to the U.S. Attorney, the men fraudulently obtained $15 million in loans to finance the purchase of 26 Arizona properties. It was reported that the men applied for loans using false reports of income, assets and occupancy statements between August 2006 and May 2007.
Should I hire a Phoenix sex crimes lawyer?
30 January 2012 by admin | Child Molestation, Child Pornography, Sex Crimes | No CommentsChild sex offenses are taken extremely seriously in Arizona. Penalties for Arizona sex crimes are usually severe, and Arizona prosecutors will almost always try to prosecute sex offenders to the full extent of the law. In some cases, a defendant may not have known that the victim was a minor. As such, the defendant must be able provide proof in court that they reasonably believed the victim was 18-years-old or older when the incident occurred. Aside from this defense of “mistake of fact,” Arizona statutes do not contain any other type of defense for defendants facing accusations of child molestation
Bank Robbery Suspects in Surprise, AZ
23 January 2012 by admin | Criminal Defense Law, Theft Crimes | No CommentsRobbery is different from other forms of theft crimes – such as credit card theft, identity theft, shoplifting or stealing – because robbery involves the use of intimidation and force to take another person’s property. As a result of its violent nature, robbery is almost always charged as a felony. If convicted of a severe theft crime like bank robbery in Arizona, an individual can face jail time in addition to hefty fines and restitution. When instances of robbery occur in Arizona, investigating detectives with the police department may obtain video security cameras to start gathering case evidence against a suspect. Over the weekend, I read an article about
Hire an Arizona juvenile defense attorney if you’re under the age of 18
20 January 2012 by admin | Criminal Defense Law, Juvenile Criminal Defense | No CommentsCourts are usually pretty lenient when a juvenile is charged with a crime in Arizona. Most judges and prosecutors support the idea that rehabilitation can prevent juveniles from becoming repeat offenders. The goal in a juvenile case should be to get a minimum sentence, deferred prosecution or rehabilitation. Juvenile defendants in Arizona deserve the opportunity to learn from their mistakes and live productive, fulfilling lives. When a juvenile is not a first time offender or accused of a serious crime, the main priority should be to keep their case within the juvenile justice system. Juveniles who have their cases moved
Arrested for Domestic Violence in Phoenix? Know Your Rights!
18 January 2012 by admin | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Sentencing, Domestic Violence | No CommentsIf you are facing criminal charges or think that you might be under investigation for a domestic violence crime in Phoenix, the most important advice I can give as a criminal defense attorney is to know your rights. If you are arrested, you have the right to remain silent if questioned by police. You are only required to provide police with your name, address and birthday. Aside from that information, there are no other questions that you need to answer. Instead, politely let the police officer know that you would like to speak with a Phoenix criminal defense attorney first. Let the attorney do the talking. It can be detrimental to your domestic violence case if you try to take matters into your own hands and answer police questions on your own.
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