Child Abuse Laws in Arizona In Arizona, child abuse laws, which also govern the abuse of vulnerable adults in equal measure, are detailed in A.R.S. 13-3623. Abuse of a child relates to circumstances in which the child is put into …
Criminal Trespassing in Arizona An individual trespasses when they unlawfully enter the property of another individual or group without having received permission to do so, enter property for which signage prohibits trespassing, or after being told to leave the property …
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Bench Warrants in Arizona In Arizona, a bench warrant can be issued by a judge, magistrate, commissioner, or justice of the peace when a defendant: doesn’t show up for a scheduled court hearing (“Failure to Appear”). doesn’t comply with a …
Underage Drinking in Arizona Underage drinking in the United States is a persistent issue across the country. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a 2021 study reported that 13.4 million people ages 12-20 had had at …
What Are the Differences Between Divorce, Legal Separation, and Annulment? In Arizona, when a spouse decides their marriage need to come to an end, they have three options: dissolution of marriage (divorce), legal separation, or annulment. Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) …
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Dog Bite Laws in Arizona and its Cities While normally considered to be man’s best friend, from time to time you may encounter a dog that bites a person and causes injury to the victim. In Arizona, liability for dog …
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, …
Negligent Operation of a Watercraft In the Arizona desert, boating on our many lakes and rivers is a common pastime. In fact, VisitArizona has a full listing of our state’s most popular bodies of water available for recreational boating use, …
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What Does it Mean to “Set Aside” a Criminal Record? Nobody wants to have a criminal record held against them. A criminal history can affect your ability to find employment or housing. You may be wondering what options you have …
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Order of Protection in Arizona If you are a victim of domestic violence, you may want to file for an Order of Protection. To be eligible for this form of protection, you must be dealing with domestic violence from someone …
