How to Stop Charges from Being Filed in Arizona :Michael TamouFounding Attorney · DUI Defense5.0 · DUI DefenseTrying to stop criminal charges before they are filed in Arizona? A pre-file investigation lets your attorney present exculpatory evidence before the charging decision, and under A.R.S. § 13-107 prosecutors generally have seven years to file most felonies … Read more
How can a Phoenix Burglary Lawyer Help my Case?Michael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseFacing burglary charges in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1506? The State must prove you unlawfully entered or remained in a structure with the intent to commit a theft or any felony, and even possession of burglary tools is a … Read more
Best Phoenix Kidnapping Lawyer – ARS 13-1304Michael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseKidnapping charges under A.R.S. 13-1304 can arise from disputes that never involved a ransom or a stranger — here’s what the statute actually covers, and how we defend against it.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense★★★★★ 5.0 · Criminal DefenseWritten and … Read more
How to Get Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed in ArizonaMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseFacing a domestic violence charge in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3601? Dismissal is possible but never automatic—it can turn on insufficient evidence, victim recantation or non-cooperation, and procedural errors, along with prosecutorial discretion. Understanding which of these applies to … Read more
How To Beat An Aggravated Assault Charge in ArizonaMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseArrested for aggravated assault after a fight or an incident with a weapon in Phoenix? Under A.R.S. § 13-1204, the state must prove every aggravating factor beyond a reasonable doubt, and defenses like self-defense, lack of intent, or mistaken … Read more
How to Prove Self Defense in a Domestic Violence ChargeMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseClaiming self-defense in an Arizona domestic violence case? Under A.R.S. § 13-404, you may use force when you reasonably believe it is immediately necessary against unlawful physical force, and once self-defense is raised, the State must disprove it … Read more
Who is the Best DUI Lawyer in Tucson?Michael TamouFounding Attorney · DUI Defense5.0 · DUI DefenseThe right question isn’t who’s ‘best’—it’s who has actually beaten Tucson DUI cases like yours; here’s what to look for before you hire.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · DUI Defense★★★★★ 5.0 · DUI DefenseWritten and legally reviewed by Michael Tamou, Founding … Read more
What Makes a DUI a Felony in Tucson?Michael TamouFounding Attorney · DUI Defense5.0 · DUI DefenseArrested for DUI in Pima County and stunned it is being charged as a felony? Under A.R.S. § 28-1383, an Aggravated DUI is triggered by a third DUI within seven years or a child under 15 in the vehicle. Know … Read more
Tucson DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving: What You Need to KnowMichael TamouFounding Attorney · DUI Defense5.0 · DUI DefenseFacing a DUI in Tucson and hoping to avoid a conviction? Arizona prosecutors can reduce a DUI to reckless driving under A.R.S. § 28-693, a Class 2 misdemeanor that carries lower fines and no ignition interlock requirement. … Read more
Is Aggravated Assault a Felony in Arizona?Michael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseCharged with aggravated assault in Arizona? Under A.R.S. § 13-1204 aggravated assault is always a felony, charged as a class 2 through class 6, with fines up to $150,000 and mandatory prison when the offense is alleged as dangerous. Fighting the … Read more