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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 defend themselves against charges of…
Read MoreThere 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 who are caught in the…
Read MoreEarlier 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 how athletes are treated in…
Read MoreRecognized as presenting information in airplane accidents, an event data recorder or black box is now standard equipment in American vehicles. Suspects may begin to claim that seizure of black box data is an illegal search and seizure because police are now equipped to gather and use this evidence. Beginning in 2018, black boxes were installed as standard equipment…
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What is a plea deal? A plea deal, also known as a plea bargain, is an agreement between a prosecutor and a defendant. The agreement is for a defendant to plead “no contest” or guilty to charges in exchange for one of the following actions from a prosecutor: Recommend a specific sentencing guideline to a judge Reduce a charge…
Read MoreOn Jan. 22, a motorcyclist struck a vehicle that turned abruptly in front of him. The man collided with the car and later died from his injuries. The driver of the vehicle struck did not stop and fled the scene. The Arizona Department of Public Safety worked the scene at 3200 E. Southern Ave. in Mesa and…
Read MoreAll people convicted of a sexual offense in Arizona must register with the state’s sex offender registry. A bill was recently introduced that may grant eligibility for more people convicted of sex crimes to have their names removed from the registry. But, some criminal justice reform advocates claim that it may present obstacles for removal. Now, the law contains…
Read MoreMotorists have a right of privacy while they are in their vehicles. But, stopping motorists often leads to the filing of criminal charges, such as drunk driving, drug charges or theft. Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear an illegal search and seizure case involving a traffic stop in Kansas. The Court is…
Read MoreMost Mesa teenagers can barely wait for their sixteenth birthday so that the driver’s license process can start. Earning that license is a rite of passage that means greater freedom – but also much greater responsibility. Unfortunately, motor vehicle crashes are still the leading cause of death and disability for American teenagers. Beyond those life…
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…
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