To have the courts seal a criminal record in Arizona, defendants must seek a set-aside judgment. For individuals living with a criminal record, the thought of having that record sealed or expunged is likely a lifetime goal with the potential to open up countless opportunities.…
Every year, law enforcement officers arrest thousands of Arizona residents on assault charges. These incidents range from fights that get out of hand to attacks involving deadly weapons. Assault charges also range in severity, from misdemeanors to felonies. Sometimes, the courts deem an assault charge…
Illegal substance abuse exists everywhere in the United States, Arizona included. Thousands of Arizona residents struggle with drug addiction every day, which leads to serious legal issues. Arizonian substance-abusers can face jail time, heavy fines, probation, revocation of driver’s licenses and more. Anyone facing legal…
Domestic violence affects millions of people around the world. On average, almost 20 people suffer physical abuse by a domestic partner in the U.S. per minute, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Every day, more than 20,000 victims call domestic violence hotlines for…
The rise in technological communication has led to a string of new behaviors and actions, and with that, new related laws. When teenagers communicate via text messages, they may find themselves in dangerous situations. “Sexting,” or texting sexually explicit material and/or photographs, is a common…
Domestic abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, rape…as a victim and survivor, you face unique fears and triggers. When your financial situation forces you to continue living next door to your assailant, you can suffer serious mental and emotional strife, as well as fear for your…
Most of us when we hear the word rape, think of something that we’ve seen in the media. We imagine girls getting attacked and assaulted in the middle of the night or in an isolated location. But let’s be clear about what rape is and…