A person who is pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence may be tempted to refuse to submit to a Breathalyzer test. Before such a refusal, drivers should be aware of the potential consequences of refusing a breathalyzer test in Arizona. In fact, refusing to submit to such a test...
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Many, if not the majority, of criminal cases are not resolved at trial but instead result in a plea bargain. A plea bargain is an agreement between the defendant and the prosecutor. The defendant agrees to plead guilty of no contest and, in exchange for this, the prosecution will drop charges,...
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In a criminal case, a defendant will be given an option between a bench trial or a jury trial. A bench trial is a trial by a judge. The judge listens to the case in its entirety and renders a verdict. In other words, the judge plays two roles in the...
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When you face a criminal charge, hope may feel in short supply. You may not be able to help having your mind linger towards the possibility of jail time, significant fines, judgment both in and out of the courtroom, and the thought of conviction following you around indefinitely. While this is...
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While you may have seen someone submit to a field sobriety test in a movie or television show, the reality can be quite different. The important thing to be mindful of is if you ever find yourself in the position of being pulled over on suspicion of DUI and subjected to...
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There are few things worse than being falsely accused of a sex crime. A sex crime accusation creates a stigma that is hard to shake—even if you’re found innocent of the crime. Studies have shown that approximately ten percent of all sex crime accusations are false. A sex crime conviction has serious...
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Child pornography is a sex crime punished harshly in the state of Arizona. The crime of child pornography, also referred to as child sexual exploitation, is rather broad. Per state law, it is a crime to photograph, record, film, develop,...
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Many people are unsure of how to react when pulled over by the police on suspicion of DUI. Some react angrily, which is a mistake, while others attempt to talk their way out of the situation. As you'll see below, this is also a big mistake. During a traffic stop, everything you...
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Most people believe that an individual can only receive a DUI while operating a vehicle. After all, it's called “drunk driving” for a reason, right? Surprisingly, this isn't the case. Depending on the circumstances, a person may receive a DUI charge without ever hitting the gas pedal. An individual who receives a...
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In the state of Arizona, the crime of robbery is a serious offense that could carry with it the potential for jail time, fines and fees, and a permanent criminal record. Robbery is a theft crime...
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