Criminal Defense Blog
Understanding the Discovery Process in Criminal Cases
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…
Read MoreWhat Really Is Domestic Violence?
Domestic 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…
Read MoreIs a Plea Bargain Worth Accepting?
You’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…
Read More3 Things to Know About Assault with a Deadly Weapon
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…
Read MoreDifferent charges may be filed when a murder is alleged
The 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…
Read MoreDefense Strategies When a Person is Falsely Accused of a Crime
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…
Read MoreWhat are the elements of an assault charge?
When 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…
Read MoreBuild a Defense Against Violent Crime Charges
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…
Read MorePhoenix cop fired for alleged aggravated assault seen on video
Though 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…
Read MoreArizona Cards release lineman after aggravated assault arrest
Phoenix’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…
Read MoreMurder case from April back in the headlines
Sometimes a case in Arizona is very straightforward. In fact, most cases have obvious signs pointing to what happened. However, with murder cases, there is always the chance that things are not what they seem. This is something that can throw off detectives and lead to delays in the investigation.…
Read MoreWhen Are Actions Self-Defense in Arizona?
There is often a fine line between defending yourself and committing a crime. It is very easy to misjudge a situation and end up with charges of assault or even homicide against you in a situation where you felt you were just defending yourself. The law explains specifically what circumstances…
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