In cases involving child custody and visitation, the Arizona court system always has the best interests of the child or children in mind. A judge will not take the decision to order supervised visitation lightly, and a number of factors… Read More
What’s a 341 Meeting of Creditors?
If you’ve been considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Arizona, it’s imperative that you understand the ins and outs of the process. The majority of people have never heard of a 341 meeting of creditors,… Read More
Is Assault a Misdemeanor or a Felony in AZ?
In the state of Arizona, an assault charge may be brought as a misdemeanor or as a felony (in cases of aggravated assault). After being accused of an assault crime, then, you may be feeling some confusion. What, exactly, are… Read More
A Brief Intro to Medical Marijuana in Arizona
It’s been seven years since the state of Arizona narrowly voted the AMMA (Arizona Medical Marijuana Act) into effect, which legalized both the possession and use of marijuana for specific medical conditions. Although the law went into effect in 2010,… Read More
Arizona Divorce FAQs: The Answers to Five Common Questions
Although dissolutions of marriage are relatively common in Arizona, no one ever expects to go through a divorce. Consequently, most people find themselves with a lot of questions about the divorce process. Finding the answers to these questions and having… Read More
How Much Jail Time For a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Degree Money Laundering Charge in Arizona?
In the most general terms, money laundering is a type of financial scheme in which a person takes steps to gain money via a criminal act. While this may seem pretty cut and dry, it’s actually a bit more complex… Read More
Kids Born Out of Wedlock? Here’s What You Need to Know About Presumption of Paternity
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 40.3% of all children born in the United States are born out of wedlock. With so many children being born to unwed partners, it’s more important now than ever before to understand… Read More
Common Links Between Divorce and Bankruptcy
When going through a divorce, one of the last things you want to think about is filing for bankruptcy. Unfortunately, it’s actually not all that uncommon for Arizona residents to be forced to consider the bankruptcy option, and that can… Read More
Illegal Manufacture of Drugs in Arizona
In Arizona, being accused of possession or sale of illegal/controlled substances is much different than being accused of manufacturing or cultivating drugs. As such, you could face much harsher penalties should you be found guilty. Understanding what state law says… Read More
Your Guide to Arizona Domestic Violence Law
Domestic violence is one of the most misunderstood aspects of Arizona criminal law. While domestic violence cases are, unfortunately, rather common throughout the state, many Arizonans are unclear about what domestic violence actually is and carry numerous misconceptions about it…. Read More