Manslaughter: A.R.S. 13-1103 Like elsewhere in the United States, Arizona takes all crimes that result in the death of another human being very seriously. Of these homicide offenses, manslaughter is defined broadly in A.R.S. 13-1103, covering many different scenarios. Manslaughter …
Arizona Has Eliminated Juvenile Court Fees In 2023, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed SB 1197 into law, eliminating administrative fees for minors in Arizona’s juvenile court system beginning October 30th, 2023. Previously, juveniles could be charged for such things as …
Arizona Stalking Laws: A.R.S. 13-2923 Stalking can cause a victim to feel distress or even fear for their life. As such, individuals charged with stalking can face serious criminal consequences. According to A.R.S. 13-2923, stalking is committed when an individual …
Threatening and Intimidating – An Arizona Criminal Offense Threatening and intimidating another person can land you with varying criminal charges in the state of Arizona. According to A.R.S. 13-1202, threatening and intimidating can be committed by word or conduct. Common …
Visitation Rights by Someone Other than a Legal Parent: Arizona Laws In Arizona, “visitation” is defined as a schedule of time that occurs with a child by someone other than a legal parent. Such visitation is detailed under the Arizona …
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Burglary Laws in Arizona Burglary, sometimes referred to as “breaking and entering,” generally involves a person unlawfully entering a property or residential structure of another person without permission. In Arizona, burglary charges are further categorized into three different classifications depending …
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Contested Divorces in Arizona Arizona allows for both contested and uncontested divorces. In contested divorces, one or more issues remain unresolved between the spouses, inhibiting the finalization of the divorce. Contested divorces are often contentious and require multiple court hearings before a …
Jury Selection and Jury Duty in Arizona According to the Arizona Constitution, “the right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate.” The right to a trial by jury is also protected by the United States Constitution. Accordingly, jury selection is …
Uncontested Divorces in Arizona Arizona allows for both contested and uncontested divorces. An uncontested divorce typically occurs when both spouses agree on divorce terms, such as child custody, support, property division, and alimony. In the state of Arizona, there are two ways …
Violating an Order of Protection or Injunction Against Harassment In Arizona, violating an order of protection or an injunction against harassment is a criminal offense. In violating these court orders, an individual can be charged with interfering with judicial proceedings, …
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