Misdemeanor Compromise: A.R.S. 13-3981 A misdemeanor compromise may occur when the victim of a crime wishes for the charges against the offender of the crime to be dismissed. This choice is entirely voluntary on the part of the victim and …
Tattooing and Piercing Laws in Arizona: A.R.S. 13-3721 Arizona maintains strict tattooing laws in an effort to protect minors and maintain the guidelines set by the Arizona Department of Health Services. According to A.R.S. 13-3721, it is unlawful for anyone: …
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Dangerous Crimes Against Children: A.R.S. 13-705 The state of Arizona punishes offenders who commit crimes against children more harshly than it does crimes committed against adults. Children are more vulnerable than adults and state law is designed to maintain their …
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Commercial Trucking Violations Semi-truck drivers are required to have their commercial driver’s license (CDL) and must follow both federal and state trucking laws. Laws for commercial truck drivers are quite strict and are above-and-beyond the driving laws that are in …
Arizona’s Hit-and-Run Laws Hit-and-run incidents are those in which a driver immediately flees the scene after being involved in a car accident without fulfilling their legal duty to remain there to provide information, assistance, and/or report the collision. Hit-and-runs can include …
I Was Involved in an Accident Resulting in Injury, Death, or Vehicle Damage. What Should I Do at the Scene? A.R.S. 28-663 Arizona doesn’t tolerate “hit-and run” scenarios in which vehicle drivers flee the scene of an accident. The state …
What Should You Do If You’re Involved in an Accident that Results in Damage to Another Vehicle? A.R.S. 28-662 Often considered a type of “hit-and-run,” it is unlawful for a person driving a vehicle to flee the scene after getting …
The Valley’s Holiday DUI Task Force concluded on New Year’s Day 2024 for this Season The winter holidays are a time with heavier-than-normal traffic accidents related to alcohol. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, December deaths resulting from …
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What Happens at a Settlement Conference? Criminal cases in Arizona typically follow a similar pattern of steps within the case proceedings. However, not all cases will follow all steps, nor will all cases ultimately require going to trial. During a …
Aggravated Identity Theft or Knowingly Accepting the Identity of Another Person: A.R.S. 13-2009 In Arizona, identity theft is a significant problem. It typically involves the offending individual accessing the personal information of the victim, such as bank account or social …
