The Nolan Law Firm
Every criminal defense lawyer dreams of having a Perry Mason moment, where something comes out at trial that completely surprises the judge, prosecutors, and even the bailiff. In reality, though, these moments are exceedingly rare because of the discovery process. If you are facing criminal charges for driving under the influence, possessing drugs, or anything…
Read MoreDomestic violence is known as the sexual assault, battery, physical assault, willful intimidation, and/or abusive behavior that is a systematic pattern of control and power of one person against another. This type of violence includes emotional abuse, psychological violence, sexual violence, and physical violence. The severity and frequency of domestic violence can vary, yet the…
Read MoreYou’ve been charged with burglary. You’ve hired a defense lawyer, and you’re preparing yourself for trial. If things don’t go your way, you could end up in jail. Suddenly, the prosecutor for your case offers you a deal. What does this mean, and should you accept it? What is a plea bargain? Plea bargaining is an…
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In Arizona, the law defines assault as any action meant to cause another harm or causing a person to reasonably believe physical harm was imminent. While assault charges are bad enough on their own, someone in possession of a weapon can face more serious consequences for assault with a deadly weapon. When a weapon becomes involved, a conviction…
Read MoreThe death of a human being is taken very seriously under the laws of Arizona and when a death allegedly occurs at the hands of another person the accused may face serious criminal charges. There are different homicide charges that may be filed in such circumstances and this post will briefly touch on some of those crimes.…
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Any criminal charge can derail a Mesa resident’s future, but allegations of violent conduct can result in incarceration and other serious consequences. When an Arizona resident is falsely accused of committing a violent crime, they should work diligently with their criminal defense attorney to prepare a strong case for their innocence. That case may include…
Read MoreWhen an Arizona prosecutor believes that they have enough evidence to try and convict a person for the crime of assault, they think that they can prove all of the elements of the charge. The following paragraphs will outline what is involved in a charge of assault and what defenses a Mesa resident may have…
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When it comes to criminal charges, no charge is particularly good to have to defend against. An Arizona resident who has been accused of a crime may be fearful of the allegations made against them and may not know what types of punishments are in store for them if they are convicted. However, as a…
Read MoreThough the widely publicized incident took place before Christmas last year, the Phoenix police officer hung on to his job. That fight is over, however, as Timothy Baiardi was fired from his job with the city’s law enforcement agency after he was seen on surveillance video punching and slapping a man suspected of shoplifting at…
Read MorePhoenix’s KNXV aired a report on new details released in court documents in the arrest of former Arizona Cardinals lineman Darius Philon. The defensive end was signed earlier this year by the team, but was released a few days ago after his arrest for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The 25-year-old was arrested after a…
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