Law evolves over time as society changes. However, some strange laws still remain on the books in many places, including Arizona. While not all remain enforced, a few of these unexpected regulations can leave you wondering how lawmakers passed them in the first place. Here…
If you are a resident of Arizona between the ages of 18 and 75, you could receive a request for jury duty. When you receive a jury summons, do not ignore it. Under Arizona and federal law, you must appear for jury duty unless you…
The fourth amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches of personal property by police. The word reasonable, however, means this search is open to some interpretation. The fourth amendment does make clear that police need written permission to search a person’s belongings if they are investigating…
Arizona gun laws are much less stringent than in most other states in the country. State law allows anyone over 18 to open carry, and anyone over 21 can conceal a weapon without a permit. Despite the permissiveness of AZ’s gun law, the constant conversation…
Indecent exposure is a serious offense in the United States as well as in Arizona. Several key factors determine the seriousness of an indecent exposure conviction, including whether the event was reckless in nature, the location where it happened, and the age of the victim.…
To have the courts seal a criminal record in Arizona, defendants must seek a set-aside judgment. For individuals living with a criminal record, the thought of having that record sealed or expunged is likely a lifetime goal with the potential to open up countless opportunities.…
Every year, law enforcement officers arrest thousands of Arizona residents on assault charges. These incidents range from fights that get out of hand to attacks involving deadly weapons. Assault charges also range in severity, from misdemeanors to felonies. Sometimes, the courts deem an assault charge…
Illegal substance abuse exists everywhere in the United States, Arizona included. Thousands of Arizona residents struggle with drug addiction every day, which leads to serious legal issues. Arizonian substance-abusers can face jail time, heavy fines, probation, revocation of driver’s licenses and more. Anyone facing legal…
Domestic violence affects millions of people around the world. On average, almost 20 people suffer physical abuse by a domestic partner in the U.S. per minute, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Every day, more than 20,000 victims call domestic violence hotlines for…
The rise in technological communication has led to a string of new behaviors and actions, and with that, new related laws. When teenagers communicate via text messages, they may find themselves in dangerous situations. “Sexting,” or texting sexually explicit material and/or photographs, is a common…