A felony does not always need to equate to jail time, and that’s just what Arizona SB 1366 argues. If you or a loved one is approaching sentencing in Tucson, AZ, knowing more about this proposed law may significantly impact what the future holds for your family. To make sure you’ve got all the information […]
Gilbert Appeals: 2025 Wrongful Conviction
When you’re wrongfully convicted of committing a crime, you lose time, your freedom, money, and much more—and, until recently, there was nothing the state of Arizona offered by way of compensation to those whom it wronged. That all changed with Arizona SB1500. If you or a loved one has been wrongfully convicted of a crime […]
Will Drug Trafficking Become Terrorism?
The Arizona HCR 2055 ballot measure is a legislative referral that will appear before Arizona voters in November 2026. If passed, it would formally classify drug cartels as terrorist organizations under Arizona state law — which would make Arizona the first state to formally designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations through a voter ballot measure. […]
Could Disorderly Conduct Become Terrorism?
You got in a heated argument outside the Circle K on Van Buren. You joined your neighbors and stood in a crosswalk in protest of a nearby school’s closure. Or maybe you threw a bottle during a minor altercation. If the proposed Arizona Civil Terrorism Bill of 2026 passes, any of these scenarios could land […]
Will Scottsdale Solicitation Become a Felony? What HB2720 Means
Scottsdale’s entertainment districts are well-known hotspots for solicitation activity, and law enforcement uses it to their advantage. Police often conduct sting operations, and arrests are common. If you were caught in a sting operation, the proposed changes to Arizona law make building a strong Scottsdale solicitation defense more urgent than ever. Arizona House Bill 2720 […]
Most Charged Offenses in Maricopa County in 2025
Every year, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office publishes data on the most charged offenses in Maricopa County, offering a window into both crime trends and the volume of cases moving through the local court system. In 2025, the office filed 23,648 criminal cases, a 12% drop from the 26,952 cases filed in 2024. That decline […]
East Valley Residents: You May Be Able to Seal Your Criminal Record in Arizona
If you have an old conviction in Mesa, Gilbert, or anywhere else in the East Valley, you may be able to seal it. Arizona has recently made its record sealing laws more flexible, which means that more people than ever may be able to use them. Working with a record sealing attorney in Arizona could […]
Heritage District Arrest Defense: Gilbert Disorderly Conduct
A loud argument outside Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row or a heated exchange on Gilbert Road near The White Rabbit can end with Gilbert PD putting you in handcuffs before you fully grasp what happened. Under ARS 13-2904, yelling, swearing, or causing a drunken commotion near other people is enough for an officer to file a […]
Phoenix Appeals: Youth Sentence Reduction
Recently proposed Arizona SB 1552 aims to provide a means of shortening sentences for those who were convicted of a crime before the age of 25. Based on scientific evidence, empathy, and insight into the nature of change, this bill has the potential to massively and positively impact the lives of many. It’s for this […]
ARS 13-1204 Defense Lawyer: Mesa Riverview Arrests
A night at Mesa Riverview or along Main Street at Oro Brewing can end badly in a blink of an eye. Conversations get heated, someone grabs a beer bottle, and Mesa PD arrives to find a victim with a deep laceration. Under ARS 13-1204, the moment a dangerous instrument enters the picture, the charge jumps […]