Criminal Defense Blog
The Risk Factors Involved in Sexual Assault
Any sexual activity that is not agreed to by one of the involved parties is a sexual assault. These activities can include unwanted touching, taking explicit photos without permission, or forced kissing. It can also include more serious assaults like rape. Residents of Arizona need to understand that sexual assault…
Read MoreAn Overview of Arizona’s Child Pornography Laws
Arizona’s Child Pornography Laws Arizona law prohibits anyone from possessing, distributing, or producing pornography that includes individuals under the age of 18. If a person distributes this type of material across state lines, that individual will likely be charged with a federal crime. It is important to note that minors…
Read MoreFighting an Indecent Exposure or Public Nudity Charge
Indecent exposure or public nudity may seem harmless enough, but it can carry severe consequences. In many states, such an offense can actually land someone on the sex offender registry. Arizona is one such state. In Arizona and other jurisdictions, laws regulate behavior. Statutes covering sexual violations and indecent acts…
Read MoreHow to Define Your Status in a Federal Criminal Investigation
In a Federal criminal investigation, individuals involved are separated into three categories: suspect, target, and witness. If Federal authorities believe you may have committed a crime, you will be referred to as a suspect or a target. There is also a chance that you will be summoned to talk to…
Read MoreArizona Grand Jury Indicts Two Men for Guns and Drugs
The Associated Press reports that an Arizona grand jury has filed indictments against two men for possessing assault rifles and selling drugs. These two men are believed to be part of a drug trafficking ring. Drugs and guns The two men were indicted on a charge of selling meth. They…
Read MoreHow Does the Appeals Process Work?
If you’re convicted of a crime, you may believe that your fate rests in the hands of the court. Yet, there may have been mistakes in your case’s handling, whether by the judge, jury, or your counsel. In these instances, you have the right to appeal your conviction and a…
Read MoreYour Rights When Pulled Over by Police
If you have ever been pulled over by the police, you know how stressful or aggravating it can be. And for some reason, it always seems to occur at the most inopportune time. If you haven’t felt the feeling of being pulled over, you know the feeling of a cop…
Read MoreThe Nolan Law Firm Remains Available During COVID
At The Nolan Law Firm in Mesa, Arizona, we know that life goes on, even with the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions that have come with it. As the world continues to turn, people’s need for essential products and services does not stop. We continue to need food, gas, medicine,…
Read MoreElements of a Good Plea Bargain
There is often a lot of concern about what makes for a bad plea deal, but not so much attention on what makes a good one. Knowing what a good deal contains can make it much easier for you to make the decision about accepting any deal the prosecution may…
Read MoreA Drug Conviction May No Longer Mean a Loss of Financial Aid
College students convicted of drug-related offenses have long placed their financial aid at risk. However, a congressional committee recently voted to put an end to the Higher Education Act Aid Elimination Penalty, which dictated that students convicted of drug offenses would lose access to financial aid for at least a…
Read MoreYour Ignition Interlock Device May Tattle On You
Drinking and driving is a terrible idea in the Grand Canyon State, mainly because Arizona has the toughest DUI laws in the country. If you have a blood alcohol concentration above the state’s 0.08% legal limit, you face a variety of consequences. A not insignificant one is having to install an…
Read MoreArizona’s Specialty Court for DUIs
When people break the law, harsh punishment is not always the answer. In certain cases, there may be an underlying issue that caused the offender to commit the crime. For this reason, many states adopt specialty courts for certain offenses, including driving under the influence. There are a few key things…
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