In Loco Parentis According to A.R.S. 25-401, any “person who has been treated as a parent by a child and who has formed a meaningful parental relationship with a child for a substantial period of time” stands in loco parentis …
Narcotic Drug Crimes in Arizona In Arizona, narcotic drug offenses are classified as felonies. Narcotics are a broad class of drug, including opium derivatives such as heroin, fentanyl, and morphine, cannabis products such as “wax” or “hash,” and various prescription …
Modification of Legal Decision-Making and Parenting Time for Military Families: A.R.S. 25-411 In the state of Arizona, family law statutes are in place to protect the rights of parents as well as the well-being of children during legal disputes, especially …
Protecting Parental Rights and Child’s Best Interests in Relocation In matters of child custody and relocation, A.R.S. 25-408 establishes clear guidelines for parental relocation, notice requirements, and legal proceedings. It plays a vital role in safeguarding the rights of both …
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Carrying a Knife in Arizona Arizona has particularly permissive laws when it comes to the ability to carry knives. Arizona statute A.R.S. 13-3120 governs knife-carrying regulations and explicitly prevents individual cities and municipalities from enacting their own knife laws. This …
Graffiti Charges in Arizona In Arizona, graffiti is classified as a type of criminal damage. More specifically, it is considered vandalism, which is defined as recklessly or intentionally defacing or damaging another person’s property without their consent. Depending on the …
Animal Abuse: A.R.S. 13-2910 – When Arizona Law Meets Arizona News Headlines Arizona takes animal abuse charges seriously, although specific laws can vary from city to city. It is important to understand these laws to protect yourself, your own animals, …
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Arizona Dangerous Offenses In Arizona, being charged with a “dangerous offense” can have serious consequences. According to A.R.S. 13-105, a dangerous offense is an offense “involving the discharge, use or threatening exhibition of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument or …
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Third-Party Rights in Arizona A.R.S. 25-409 addresses the rights of non-parents to petition for court-ordered legal decision-making in the state of Arizona. It outlines the circumstances under which individuals who are not the child’s legal parents can seek legal decision-making …
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Municipal Codes in Arizona What is a Municipal Code? In Arizona, a municipal criminal code is a city’s rules or ordinances that make certain conduct illegal within that specific city’s municipal boundaries. This city criminal code fills in the gaps …
