How Does Arizona's Diversion Program Work?Michael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseA diversion program can resolve your case without a conviction on your record — here’s what Arizona requires to qualify, and how we advocate to get you in.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense★★★★★ 5.0 · Criminal DefenseWritten and legally reviewed by … Read more
Who Can Help You Expunge Records in Arizona?Michael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseArizona doesn’t use the word ‘expungement’ — it uses record sealing and set-asides — here’s what that actually means for your record, and whether you qualify.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense★★★★★ 5.0 · Criminal DefenseWritten and legally reviewed by … Read more
What Are the Penalties for Shoplifting in Arizona?Michael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseStore security footage isn’t always the slam-dunk prosecutors think it is — here’s how Arizona shoplifting charges are built, and where the state’s evidence often breaks down.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense★★★★★ 5.0 · Criminal DefenseWritten and legally reviewed … Read more
What Is Misconduct Involving Weapons in Arizona?Michael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseA prior felony, a hidden serial number, or the wrong location can all turn lawful firearm ownership into a misconduct charge in Arizona—here’s how that happens.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense★★★★★ 5.0 · Criminal DefenseWritten and legally reviewed by Michael … Read more
Violations Involving Weapons LawyersMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseFacing a weapons charge in Arizona, or unsure what you can legally carry? Arizona is a constitutional-carry state, so at 21 years old you may carry concealed without a permit under A.R.S. § 13-3102, but many restrictions still apply. Here is how weapons violations … Read more
What Counts as Illegal Weapons Use in Arizona?Michael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseWhere, how, and by whom a weapon is used determines whether it’s lawful in Arizona—here’s how prosecutors build an illegal-use case and how it’s dismantled.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense★★★★★ 5.0 · Criminal DefenseWritten and legally reviewed by Michael … Read more
Charged with Assault in Arizona? What Are Your Options?Michael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseNot every scuffle in Arizona is a felony, but the difference between simple and aggravated assault can change everything—here’s how the charge is built and how it’s beaten.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense★★★★★ 5.0 · Criminal DefenseWritten and … Read more
What Are Arizona's Racing Exhibition Laws?Michael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense5.0 · Criminal DefenseStreet racing charges in Scottsdale carry criminal penalties well beyond a typical speeding ticket—here’s how prosecutors prove racing versus ordinary reckless driving.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · Criminal Defense★★★★★ 5.0 · Criminal DefenseWritten and legally reviewed by Michael Tamou, Founding Attorney of Tamou … Read more
What Makes a DUI a Felony in Arizona?Michael TamouFounding Attorney · DUI Defense5.0 · DUI DefenseA DUI turns into a felony in Arizona on a third offense, with a suspended license, or with a child in the car—here’s what makes felony DUI a different fight entirely.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · DUI Defense★★★★★ 5.0 · DUI … Read more
What Happens With a First Extreme DUI Charge in AZ?Michael TamouFounding Attorney · DUI Defense5.0 · DUI DefenseA first-offense extreme DUI in Arizona still means real mandatory jail time under state law—here’s what the minimums actually require and where they can be reduced.Recognized ByMichael TamouFounding Attorney · DUI Defense★★★★★ 5.0 · DUI DefenseWritten and legally … Read more