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Can You Be Charged with Theft in Arizona Even After Paying?How You Can Still Be Charged with a Theft Crime Even If You Paid for the Item in Arizona?
Under ARS 13-1802, a person commits theft when they take the property of another with the intent to deprive the owner of that object. This definition may conjure images of someone going into a store, taking merchandise off a shelf, and...
Is Fighting a Crime in Arizona?
With everyone having an opinion about something, it's possible you'll get into a disagreement with someone about the way a matter should be handled. The interaction may first begin as a simple argument, but the talk may become more...
What Happens If a Sex Offender Fails to Register in Arizona?
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in Arizona Anyone who is convicted of a felony sex offense or attempted sex crime in Arizona is typically required to register as a sex offender in the state’s Sex Offender Database. The purpose of...
In Arizona, Can I Refuse to Take a BAC Test During a DUI Stop?
The laws regarding a person’s requirement to submit to an official BAC test differ from state to state. In Arizona, if you have been pulled over by the police, can you (or should you) refuse to submit to a test of your breath, blood, or...
Stopped for a DUI in Arizona? Here’s How to Proceed
Getting pulled over by a police officer can be terrifying, especially for a suspected DUI. The way that you handle yourself at this moment will be critical. By following the steps below, you can help protect yourself and your rights. 6...
What Makes a DUI a Felony in Arizona?
In Arizona, if a person drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle while they are impaired by drugs and/or alcohol or they have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more, they can be charged with a DUI. In many cases, the...
What’s the Penalty for a Hit and Run in Arizona?
An unfortunate fact is that many motor vehicle accidents happen every day. In Arizona in 2019, there were a total of 129,750 car crashes, and of those: 911 resulted in fatalities; 36,926 resulted in injury; and 91,913 resulted in...
Is Purposely Causing a Car Accident a Crime in Arizona?
An accident is something that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, usually resulting from a person's recklessness or carelessness. Thus, if you purposely crash into someone else's vehicle, you're technically not causing an...
What Is A DUI Checkpoint And What Are My Rights in Arizona?
Despite numerous states finding that DUI checkpoints are unconstitutional and violate a person’s 4th amendment rights, Arizona law enforcement routinely conducts them. The frequency of DUI checkpoints varies, but they most commonly occur...
5 Ways an Arizona Drug Conviction Can Affect Your Future
Even the smallest criminal conviction has the potential to turn your life upside down. Hiring an Arizona drug crime attorney will be the best chance to clear your name or reduce your sentence. Being caught for drug possession and drug...