A nolo contendere plea in Arizona lets you accept a conviction without admitting guilt. Learn how the no-contest plea works and its civil-liability edge.
Criminal Defense
Obstructing a criminal investigation in Arizona is a class 5 felony under A.R.S. 13-2409. Learn what the law covers, how it differs from refusing to talk to police, and how to fight the charge.
Arizona gambling laws make promoting or profiting from gambling a crime, while social gambling that meets a strict four-part legal test is excluded. Here is the line.
Restitution in Arizona is mandatory repayment of a crime victim’s actual economic loss. Learn how the amount is set, disputed, and enforced after your case.
Hindering prosecution in Arizona (A.R.S. 13-2512) means helping someone avoid arrest. A felony underlying offense makes it a class 5 felony. Here is the line.
A culpable mental state in Arizona (intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or criminal negligence) is the intent element the state must prove under A.R.S. 13-105. Here is the plain-English breakdown.
An Arizona warrant does not expire, even if you live out of state. Learn how extradition really works, whether Arizona will come get you, and how to resolve a warrant.
A plain-English map of the Arizona criminal court process, from arrest and initial appearance through arraignment, the felony vs misdemeanor fork, plea talks, motions, trial, and sentencing.
A criminal damage arizona charge under A.R.S. 13-1602 runs from a class 2 misdemeanor to a class 4 felony based on the dollar amount. Learn how to fight it.
Is resisting arrest in Arizona a felony or a misdemeanor? Using force is a class 6 felony; nonviolent passive resistance is a class 1 misdemeanor.