Arizona allows people to act in self-defense and in the defense of others. You even have the right to use physical force to defend your property in some circumstances, or when preventing the commission of certain crimes. These are commonly called “justification”...
Criminal Defense
Study: Many courts fail to screen out unreliable psychology tests
Study: Many courts fail to screen out unreliable psychology tests When psychological tests are presented as evidence in court, they are required to meet certain criteria. As with any scientific evidence, psychological tests must be “generally accepted as reliable in...
Arizona Marijuana DUIs After Legalization
Marijuana DUI laws in Arizona after the legalization of marijuana by Prop 207.
Understanding search and seizure laws in Arizona
It's common for those suspected of a crime to be subject to a search and seizure. In some circumstances, a search and seizure is legal, but in others, law enforcement officials may be carrying it out unlawfully. If something incriminating is found in an unlawful...
What is the Brady List and why does it matter?
Named after Brady v. Maryland, a landmark United States Supreme Court case that obligated prosecutors to hand over exculpatory information, the Brady List is a database containing instances of Officer misconduct. If you are charged with a crime in Arizona then a...