Failure to Appear in Arizona: What Happens | Rideout Law
By Brad Rideout | | Criminal Defense, Felony Defense, Misdemeanor
TL;DR Missing a court date in Arizona triggers a bench warrant and a separate criminal charge under A.R.S. 13-2507 (felony ...
Can Police Search Your Phone in Arizona? | Rideout Law
By Brad Rideout | | Arizona Law, Constitutional Rights, Criminal Defense
TL;DR Under Riley v. California, police almost always need a warrant to search a cell phone in Arizona, even after ...
Dangerous Offense in Arizona (ARS 13-105) | Rideout Law
By Brad Rideout | | Criminal Defense, Felony Defense
TL;DR Under A.R.S. 13-105, a dangerous offense is any felony involving discharge, use, or threatened exhibition of a deadly weapon, ...
Drug Possession Charges in Arizona: Misdemeanor or Felony?
By Brad Rideout | | Arizona Law Blog, Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes
Understanding Arizona Drug Possession Laws and Penalties Drug possession is one of the most common criminal charges in Arizona—but many ...
Can You Be Charged Without Evidence in Arizona?
By Brad Rideout | | Arizona Law Blog, Criminal Defense, Legal Guides
Understanding How Criminal Charges Work with Weak Evidence in Arizona If you’ve been accused of a crime, one of the ...
Arizona Weapons Charges (ARS 13-3102) | Rideout Law
By Brad Rideout | | Criminal Defense, Felony Defense, Weapons Charges
TL;DR Weapons offenses in Arizona are prosecuted under A.R.S. 13-3102, misconduct involving weapons. Despite Arizona's permissive gun laws, the statute ...
Resisting Arrest in Arizona (ARS 13-2508) | Rideout Law
By Brad Rideout | | Criminal Defense, Felony Defense
TL;DR Resisting arrest under A.R.S. 13-2508 in Arizona covers a wide range of conduct including using force, fleeing, and even ...
Assault vs Aggravated Assault Arizona | Rideout Law
By Brad Rideout | | Assault, Criminal Defense, Felony Defense
TL;DR Simple assault under A.R.S. 13-1203 is a misdemeanor in Arizona. Aggravated assault under A.R.S. 13-1204 is a felony. The ...
Can DV Charges Be Dropped in Arizona? | Rideout Law
By Brad Rideout | | Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
TL;DR No. The alleged victim cannot drop a domestic violence charge in Arizona. Once police make an arrest, the case ...
