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
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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
Are You a Victim of Identity Theft? Here’s What to Do. While an individual charged with committing identity theft can be charged with a class 4 felony in Arizona, those who have been victimized by this crime can also feel
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Identity Theft: A.R.S. 13-2008 Identity theft is a crime with serious ramifications for the offender as well as complicated recovery challenges for the victim. According to the Federal Trade Commission, in 2021, Arizona had a total of 18,787 reports of
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Computer Tampering Laws: A.R.S. 13-2316 Hacking into a computer is not always thought of as a serious crime, however Arizona law makes computer tampering a felony offense. Such a conviction will have lasting impacts for the offender. A.R.S. 13-2316 defines
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Arizona’s Chop Shop Laws: A.R.S. 13-4702 While from the outside looking in chop shops may seem to be auto body shops, they are actually illicit sites that dismantle stolen vehicles in order to sell their parts for profit. Offenses involving
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Theft of Means of Transportation: A.R.S. 13-1814 Theft of means of transportation involves taking another person’s motor vehicle without the authority to do so. It is sometimes referred to as auto theft or “grand theft auto.” According to A.R.S. 13-1814,
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Sexual Assault – Arizona’s Rape Laws: A.R.S. 13-1406 Sexual assault, commonly referred to as rape, is a criminal offense taken very seriously in the state of Arizona. The offense comes with severe consequences for those convicted, both legally and in
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