1. Contact an attorney right away. The sooner you get in contact with an attorney, the more time the attorney will have to review any evidence the prosecution might have against you. Furthermore, an attorney with experience as a former prosecutor can provide you with insight about the possible consequences associated with your charges, and engage in negotiations to lessen their severity.
Archive for the ‘Criminal Offenses’ Category
What to Do if Charged with Domestic Violence in Arizona
25 April 2012 by admin | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Offenses, Criminal Sentencing, Domestic Violence | No CommentsConsequences of a criminal conviction
10 April 2012 by admin | Criminal Offenses, Criminal Sentencing | No CommentsWhile most criminal offenses carry punishments like government fines and imprisonment, there are other types of consequences that defendants can face if convicted. One possible consequence is for the judge to make a “restitution order” in which the offender is ordered to compensate the victim(s) for any monetary losses that resulted from the crime. In addition, a Judge is able to place an order requiring the defendant to forfeit any personal property used to commit the illegal act. Other possible repercussions of a criminal conviction can include issues with employment, education and personal relationships. Convictions can also cause issues in
Scottsdale DUI Police Arrest
29 March 2012 by admin | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Offenses, Criminal Sentencing, DUI | No CommentsWhen it comes to DUI arrests in Scottsdale, AZ, police officers are looking for certain “signs and signals” that can indicate driving under the influence. While these DUI indicators can help to identify DUIs, they aren’t foolproof. In some instances, an officer can mistakenly pull a person over and arrest that person for a DUI. The following list includes some of the situations that can prompt a DUI arrest in Scottsdale:
Arizona Residents Indicted for Mortgage Fraud
28 March 2012 by admin | Check Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Offenses, Criminal Sentencing, Fraud, Money Laundering, Mortage Fraud, Securities Fraud, White Collar Crime, Wire Fraud | No CommentsIn recent news, 12 Arizona residents have been indicted for involvement in multi-million dollar mortgage fraud schemes. The defendants have been charged with numerous white collar crimes, including various counts of conspiracy, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering, as well as conspiracy to commit transactional money laundering. It was determined that mortgage fraud played a huge role in the collapse of Arizona’s economy and real estate market, so it’s safe to say that federal investigators are not going to show much leniency towards defendants accused of this criminal offense.
Scottsdale Extreme DUI
8 March 2012 by admin | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Offenses, Criminal Sentencing, DUI, Extreme DUI | No CommentsSpring training is by far one of the best seasons in Arizona. With visitors and residents taking advantage of all the entertainment options that Scottsdale has to offer, like baseball games, clubs and restaurants, everyone seems to be enjoying themselves this time of year. However, spring training season is also DUI season, as people (including professional athletes) can be tempted to get behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs of alcohol.
Scottsdale DUI
7 March 2012 by admin | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Offenses, Criminal Sentencing, DUI, Extreme DUI | No CommentsPeople don’t plan on getting into an accident when they drink and drive. In most cases, a DUI charge is the result of a bad decision or impulse to get behind the wheel after drinking too much. However, when a person’s Scottsdale DUI charge involves an accident that results in physical injury or death, the consequences can be extremely severe and life altering.
Luring a Minor for Sexual Exploitation in Arizona
28 February 2012 by admin | Crimes Against Children, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Offenses, Criminal Sentencing, Sex Crimes, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor | No CommentsAccording to ARS 13-3554, an individual can be accused of luring a minor for sexual exploitation if they offer or solicit sexual conduct to another individual while knowing or under the belief that the other individual is a minor (under 18-years-old).
Molestation of a Child in Arizona
27 February 2012 by admin | Child Molestation, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Offenses, Criminal Sentencing, Sex Crimes | No Comments‘Molestation of a child’ is generally charged as a sex crime under Arizona law. Individuals in the Phoenix metro area can be accused of ‘molestation of a child’ if they intentionally or knowingly engage in, or force someone else to engage in, sexual contact with a child who is 15-years-old or younger.
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