When defending against Arizona criminal prosecutions, understanding the nuances of expert testimony can be a game-changer in shaping the outcome of a case. The Arizona Court of Appeals recently released a ruling that helps to explain the requirements for a witness in a criminal case to testify as an expert.…
Arizona jails and prisons have measures in place to assure no criminal activity is in progress related to the defendant’s communications. Authorized jail and prison officials screen mail, and record suspects’ phone calls. The information they obtain may be used to prosecute pending or future criminal charges. The exception to this would…
The Arizona Supreme Court recently ruled that enhanced sentencing does not apply if the victim is fictitious. Under Arizona’s Dangerous Crimes against Children statute (DCAC), a person convicted of a sexual crime against a child is subject to enhanced sentencing. These penalties are severe and designed to provide greater punishments…
Currently the state of Arizona limits circumstances in which firearms can be carried onto school grounds. Unless specifically outlined by law, carrying a loaded firearm on any school grounds will result in criminal charges under Arizona’s Weapons Misconduct law A.R.S. 13- 3102(12). This article outlines the weapons misconduct laws related…
In Arizona, we recently learned of a tragic story. Police officers answered a domestic dispute, and the suspect was fatally shot by police. When the officer arrived on scene, he encountered a woman outside a home. It was reported that the woman threatened to shoot herself and a friend who was…
♦ Featuring Tips from Authorities: How to Safely Respond (or not) to Road Rage ♦ Our Federal and State Constitutions afford us the right to bear arms, to protect ourselves, our families, and others from immediate harm due to serious crimes in progress. So why then, must we be…