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Arizona offers alternative sentences in lieu of jail.

Alternative Sentencing in Arizona

Alternative Sentencing in Arizona A criminal conviction doesn’t always result in jail or prison time for a defendant. In some ...
Diversion programs offer alternatives to typical prosecution and allow for dropped charges.

Diversion Programs in Arizona

Diversion Programs in Arizona Criminal cases in Arizona are not always prosecuted in the traditional manner. Particularly for first time ...
Domestic violence charges are not limited to physical violence.

Domestic Violence Laws in Arizona: A.R.S. 13-3601

Domestic Violence Laws in Arizona: A.R.S. 13-3601 An individual can be charged with domestic violence if they commit certain criminal ...
You can plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest at an arraignment.

What Are the Types of Pleas in a Criminal Case?

What Are the Types of Pleas in a Criminal Case? If you are being charged in a criminal case, deciding ...
An initial appearance and an arraignment are two different stages of a criminal case.

What is the Difference Between an Initial Appearance and an Arraignment?

What is the Difference Between an Initial Appearance and an Arraignment? Understanding the manner in which a criminal case runs ...
Truancy can land a student in juvenile court and the parent with a misdemeanor.

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 ...
Adults 21 and over can legally grow marijuana in Arizona.

Can I Grow Marijuana in Arizona?

Can I Legally Grow Marijuana in Arizona? In 2020, Arizona voters passed Proposition 207, which legalized specific adult use of ...
The RICO Act allows for federal charging of racketeering.

RICO/Racketeering Laws

RICO/Racketeering Laws The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act is a federal law that was enacted in 1970 as ...
Escorts are legal in Arizona but must be careful not to step into prostitution.

Escort Services in Arizona – Legal or Not?

Escort Services in Arizona – Legal or Not? The state of Arizona provides for various regulations of “adult services,” allowing ...
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