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What Happens After a Defendant Is Sentenced to Prison in Arizona State Criminal Court?
Information for families preparing for a loved one entering the Arizona Department of Corrections: If your loved one is sentenced to serve time in the Arizona Department of Corrections, they will be taken from the courtroom directly to the County jail until the pick up…
When Should I Call the Police During a Domestic Dispute?
Key Takeaways Call the police during a domestic dispute only when there is injury, a threat of harm, or ongoing violence. Police cannot cool down a nonviolent argument, and the caller cannot drop charges once officers respond. In Arizona, domestic violence is a designation attached…
10 Odd Laws in Arizona You Should Know
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…
What Happens If You Don’t Go to Jury Duty?
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…
When Are the Police Allowed to Search My Belongings?
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 You Should Know
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…
What is Considered Indecent Exposure in Arizona?
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.…
How Can I Get My Criminal Records Sealed in Arizona?
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.…
What is the Minimum Sentence for Aggravated Assault in Arizona?
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…
How Does Arizona Distinguish Between Drug Dealers and Drug Users?
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…
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Attorney JosephineHallam, who has more than two decades of litigation and family law experience.
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