Free Case Review – Rideout Law Group
Free Case Review – Rideout Law Group Selecting an attorney to represent you in a legal matter can be a daunting task. Hiring an attorney who has barely taken the time to learn about your case is often not in …
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Juvenile Probation
Juvenile Probation Arizona aims to steer juvenile delinquency cases toward rehabilitative measures rather than harsh punishments when appropriate. This means that minors who commit less serious crimes may be able to expect less severe sentencing through juvenile court than they …
Juvenile Sentencing
Juvenile Sentencing In Arizona, cases charging youths under the age of 18 years old with crimes are handled differently than they would be for an adult offender. The juvenile criminal court system provides a means to reform these youths, referred to as delinquents, …
Juvenile Felony Charges for Those Under Age 18: A.R.S. 13-501
Juvenile Felony Charges for Those Under Age 18: A.R.S. 13-501 While many juvenile felony charges are tried in juvenile court, where the offender is more likely to be sent to diversion programs or given other rehabilitative penalties, the state of …
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Juvenile Assault in Arizona
Juvenile Assault in Arizona Acts of assault are typically those in which one person behaves violently toward another individual. Assault crimes can be further classified into such categories as sexual assault, physical assault, and the threat of assault. Juvenile assault …
Arizona Has Eliminated Juvenile Court Fees
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 …
Truancy in Arizona: A.R.S. 15-802
Truancy in Arizona Truancy, or absenteeism, is the act of missing school without good reason. According to Arizona law in A.R.S. 15-802, all children between the ages of 6 and 16 years are mandated to attend an academic school where …
Understanding the Differences Between Prisons and Jails in Arizona
Understanding the Differences Between Prisons and Jails in Arizona In Arizona, if you have been charged with, or convicted of, a crime you may end up spending some amount of time behind bars. However, the venue of your incarceration depends …
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Juvenile Court in Arizona
Juvenile Court in Arizona In Arizona, cases charging youths under the age of 18 years old with crimes are handled differently than they would be for an adult offender. The juvenile criminal court system provides a means to reform these …
Legal Eligibility to Adopt a Child in Arizona
What Are the Requirements to Adopt a Child in Arizona? The rules governing who is eligible to adopt a child in Arizona are covered in A.R.S. 8-103. Generally, any Arizona resident at least 18 years old, whether single, married, divorced, …