The Nolan Law Firm
If you face a criminal charge in Arizona, the unknown is probably the scariest thing you are up against. You do not know if the court will find you guilty, and if it does, then you do not know what your sentence may be. You can speculate, but nothing is certain. That is why a…
Read MoreIf you have been arrested or seen a loved one get arrested, you know just how frightening it can be. Feeling those cold metal handcuffs click into place on our wrists—might give you chills just thinking about it. More Americans are being arrested now than ever before. America’s arrest and conviction rates are at an all-time high.…
Read MoreAn in-depth report finds that the so-called ‘trial penalty’ has altered the United States’ criminal justice system, which is designed to be an adversarial process between government prosecutors and defense attorneys, presided over by a judge, with a jury of peers to decide a person’s guilt or innocence. In its report, the National Association of…
Read MoreAccepting a plea deal may seem like a good idea at the time. Your attorney thought so, and it made sense to you. Later, you have doubts. The deal means that you have a criminal record and a sentence that, in hindsight, seems like it does not fit your crime. The odds are long, yet…
Read MoreAn embezzlement charge requires a strong defense when the amount allegedly-taken from an Arizona employer is more than $25,000. Classified as a felony offense, an employee’s punishment may include up to 12.5 years of incarceration, a $1,000 fine, and restitution. The Investigation Must Uncover Proof of Employee Theft A conviction of felony embezzlement requires a…
Read MoreMany people find legal ways to reduce their tax burden. Even the government encourages taxpayers to take advantage of deductions, credits and tax-deferred retirement accounts. Yet, share of taxes – or paying any whatsoever. If you’re trying to reduce the impact taxes have on your finances, you may have considered them yourself. But understanding tax…
Read MoreFootball fans in Arizona might be interested in learning that arrest warrants have been issued for two NFL cornerbacks. Quinton Dunbar of the Seattle Seahawks and DeAndre Baker of the New York Giants are wanted for multiple counts of robbery following an incident that allegedly occurred at a cookout in Florida. Alleged robbery incident According…
Read MoreA felony can make life a lot harder. Even essential tasks like getting a job to support yourself becomes more difficult. Employers are 60% more likely to call back applicants without felonies, even when the charge is a non-violent offense from years before. While Arizona won’t let you claim a clean record on your next job…
Read MoreThe Justice of the Peace handles limited civil and criminal law cases and can provide financial judgments and impose criminal sentences upon defendants who are found guilty. A financial or criminal penalty imposed upon a defendant by a county justice court is one the defendant can appeal and delay payment to the other party or…
Read MoreArizona criminal proceedings are growing exponentially more difficult for all parties involved due to increasing difficulties in authenticating evidence. Advancing technology is making it easier for nearly anyone with the right equipment to make a doctored video or recording that could be introduced at trial. Deepfake technology has become much more advanced Practically anyone with…
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