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Three Arrested in Police Chase

A random license check led to a police pursuit through Phoenix and into the desert north of the valley and ended with the arrest of three people. On Wednesday, February 27, a Phoenix police officer conducted a random license check … Read More

Posted in Criminal Defense, Theft |

Another day, Another Teacher Sex Crime

It really is amazing that every day, there is another report of teacher involved in some form of sexual conduct with a minor. As reported by the Arizona Republic, today’s suspect is Nicole Wooten, a phys ed teacher in the … Read More

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Two Arrested for Hit-and-Run on I-17

On Tuesday evening, a hit-and-run accident forced the closure of the southbound lanes of I-17 near the 101 for hours and left one woman seriously injured. Investigators report  when a woman’s vehicle broke down in the HOV lane, she stood … Read More

Posted in Criminal Defense |

Change in Gun Laws Expected for 2013

Congress is set to make changes in regards to gun ownership in the United States beginning in January of 2013. This comes after the wake of the tragic Sandy Hook Elemenrary School mass shooting in mid-December, which took the lives of 20 … Read More

Posted in Criminal Defense, Violent Crime |

Former Law Enforcement Officer Shoots a Man in Self-Defense

Michael Horan, a former law enforcement officer, and his wife were at a Arizona Cardinals-Oakland Raiders football game, at the University of Phoenix Stadium, when they decided to leave the game early. As they were walking to their car they … Read More

Posted in Criminal Defense |

Federal Operation Results in Multiple Arrests in Northern Arizona

In conjunction with local, state, and federal partners, an investigation headed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Arizona Department of Public Safety resulted in the federal indictment of 19 people, 18 of whom have since been arrested. The drug … Read More

Posted in Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Violent Crime |

What Constitutes Aggravated Assault in Arizona? Part III

Aggravated assault is a simple assault that includes use of a deadly weapon or object; or one that is committed at, or by, a particular individual. Reviewing the lengthy Arizona statutes regarding violent crimes can be an extensive, confusing process. … Read More

Posted in Criminal Defense, Violent Crime |

What Constitutes Aggravated Assault in Arizona? Part II

Aggravated assault in Arizona is defined as an assault that happens under particular circumstances or towards a particular individual or group of people. Arizona statues are complex and can, at times, be confusing. As a continuation of, “What Constitutes Aggravated … Read More

Posted in Criminal Defense, Violent Crime |

What Constitutes Aggravated Assault in Arizona? Part I

Definitions of aggravated assault vary significantly by state, Arizona is no exception. Reading through large legal publications on Arizona’s statutes can be time consuming and confusing. Each case and incident is complex and many times multiple charges are issued for … Read More

Posted in Criminal Defense, Violent Crime |

How do I find a good Arizona criminal lawyer?

One of the most asked questions by people facing criminal charges is: “How do I find a good Arizona criminal lawyer?” First and foremost, you need to find an Arizona criminal lawyer that is familiar with the charges you are … Read More

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