How Are Recent Reforms Shaping Arizona's Justice System?Michael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseArizona’s criminal laws keep shifting—here’s what recent reforms mean for how charges get filed, prosecuted, and defended across the state.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense★★★★★ 5.0 · Criminal DefenseWritten and legally reviewed by Michael Tamou, Founding Attorney of Tamou … Read more
365 Days of Criminal Law
Welcome to the 365 Days of Criminal Law Offenses & Arizona Law by Tamou Law Group. This platform is committed to demystifying the intricate world of criminal offenses in Arizona. Our goal is to break down, elucidate, and offer insights into diverse facets of Arizona’s criminal law, equipping you with in-depth understanding straight from seasoned professionals.
Navigating Employment with a Criminal Record: Overcoming Barriers and Finding Opportunities in ArizonaMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseA conviction on your record doesn’t have to end your career—Arizona offers real paths to employment, from record sealing to know-your-rights protections you can put to use.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense★★★★★ 5.0 · … Read more
Holding the Line: Ensuring Accountability for Police Misconduct in ArizonaMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseEvidence obtained through police misconduct can potentially be thrown out of your case entirely — here’s how Arizona law addresses officer misconduct, and how we use it in your defense.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense★★★★★ 5.0 · … Read more
Restorative Justice: Healing Beyond PunishmentMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseNot every case has to end with a conviction and a sentence — here’s how restorative justice programs work in Arizona, and when they can be a real alternative.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense★★★★★ 5.0 · Criminal DefenseWritten and legally reviewed by … Read more
ARS 13-2308.03: Understanding and Defending Against Terrorist Threat Charges in ArizonaMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseA statement made in anger can be charged as a terroristic threat under A.R.S. 13-2308.03 even without a weapon in hand — here’s what the law covers, and how it’s defended.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense★★★★★ … Read more
ARS 13-2005: Tricked into Signing: Exploring Arizona’s Law on Obtaining Signatures by DeceptionMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseGetting someone to sign a document through deception is its own crime in Arizona under A.R.S. 13-2005 — here’s what prosecutors must prove, and how these charges are fought.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense★★★★★ … Read more
What Happens at a Criminal Hearing in Arizona?Michael TamouFounding Attorney · DUI Defense5.0 · DUI DefenseEvery Arizona criminal case moves through a set sequence of hearings before trial — here’s what happens at each stage, and why showing up prepared matters at every one.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · DUI Defense★★★★★ 5.0 · DUI DefenseWritten and … Read more
Breaking Free or Breaking the Law? Delving into ARS 13-2504: Escape in the First DegreeMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseWalking away from custody — even briefly — can escalate into a first-degree escape charge under A.R.S. 13-2504 — here’s what the statute requires, and how it’s defended.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal … Read more
What Is Conspiracy Under Arizona Law? (13-1003)Michael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseCharged with conspiracy in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1003? You do not have to pull a trigger or move a package to be convicted — an agreement is punished at the same class as the most serious offense you agreed to … Read more
Is Indecent Exposure a Crime in Arizona? (13-1402)Michael TamouFounding Attorney · Sex Crime Defense5.0 · Sex Crime DefenseIndecent exposure under A.R.S. 13-1402 depends heavily on intent, not just what happened — here’s how the statute is written, and how these charges are challenged.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Sex Crime Defense★★★★★ 5.0 · Sex Crime DefenseWritten … Read more