Criminal Defense Blog
Arizona man accused of killing his wife
An Arizona man who called police on the morning of May 13 to report that his wife was deceased has been taken into custody. Media reports indicate that the 30-year-old Apache Junction resident was booked into the Pinal County Detention Center on a second-degree murder charge. During a May 15…
Read MoreWhat is sexual assault?
Sexual assault charges in Arizona should be taken very seriously. Convictions on these charges can lead to significant periods of incarceration, loss of rights and the requirement that convicted parties register with the state’s sex offender registry. For this and other reasons, individuals who have been charged with sex crimes should consider…
Read MoreLasting consequences can affect those convicted of sex crimes
Certain sexual acts are deemed crimes by the laws of Arizona. Not long ago, this Mesa-based criminal defense legal blog discussed how the state defines sexual assault and the elements of charges that may be alleged against a person facing an alleged sex crime. If a person fails to successfully…
Read MoreAllegations of sex crimes can damage a person’s reputation
There is nothing easy about defending one’s self against criminal charges related to rape, sexual misconduct or solicitation. For this reason, individuals who must confront sex crime charges will need to conduct a thorough assessment of their options when establishing the defense strategies. The Nolan Law Firm is available to help those…
Read MoreArizona gymnastics coach cleared of sexual misconduct allegations
Earlier this year former sports doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to prison for allegedly committing misconduct against a number of athletes who were under his care. His case sparked outrage in Arizona and throughout the rest of the country and caused youth sports organizations to take a careful look at…
Read MoreCriminal law issue appealed to U.S. Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. When a matter passes its way through the state courts of Arizona and is given resolution in the Arizona Supreme Court, the only place that the outcome can be appealed is the U.S. Supreme Court. Even then, the U.S. Supreme…
Read MoreCrimes and the sex offender registry
The Arizona criminal code covers many incidents that fall under the category of sex crimes. The criminal codes in other states share similarities and differences with Arizona’s. Before 1994, not every state mandated that sex offenders go on a registry. Nor were there uniform community notification. Thanks to federal legislation,…
Read MoreWhat is Probable Cause?
Ask any Arizona parent if they can tell when their child is up to no good and they will probably say “yes”. Parents tend to have a sixth sense when it comes to their children’s behavior and for the most part, the hunches and suspicions they harbor are generally spot-on.…
Read MoreDefending against illegal searches
It can be incredibly traumatic to witness law enforcement officials rifling through one’s personal possessions, tearing through their home or emptying out the contents of their car for all of the world to see. Although in some cases it is legal for Arizona police officers to perform these extensive searches…
Read MoreThe “fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine” and criminal searches
The search of a Mesa resident’s home or vehicle by law enforcement officials may be a stressful and upsetting process. It can be incredibly difficult to see law enforcement officials go through one’s personal items and, if they allege to have found incriminating evidence, law enforcement officials may move forward…
Read MoreAlexa, what are my rights?
New technology such as Alexa and other information devices have given police new and effective tools. But this evidence also raises serious concerns about illegal search and seizure and privacy rights in prosecutions in Arizona and across the country. In a New Hampshire murder case, a judge ordered Amazon to release recordings from a…
Read MoreGreyhound passengers advised of constitutional rights
Passengers on buses and other transportation do not leave their fourth amendment constitutional rights at the curb. In response to recent demands for identification by federal immigration officers, Greyhound issued an advisory to bus passengers about their rights against illegal search and seizure. The advisory was issued during the holiday season amid recent…
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