What Are Felonies and Misdemeanors? Felonies and misdemeanors represent two primary categories of crimes under Arizona criminal law, just as they do in other U.S. jurisdictions. These categories are primarily differentiated by the seriousness of the crime and the severity of the punishment that can be imposed. A felony is considered the more severe of … Read more

Understanding the Basics: What is Criminal Law? Criminal law is a body of regulations and statutes that describes conduct that is prohibited by the government because it threatens and harms public safety and welfare. The primary purpose of these laws is to set forth the punishment to be imposed upon those who disobey them. Unlike … Read more