In December 2016, The American Friends Service Committee published a report entitled A New Public Safety Framework for Arizona: Charting a Path Forward. The Report gave an overview of the Arizona sentencing laws that led to high rates of incarceration compared to other states. One cause is mandatory sentencing according to A.R.S. § 13-702 through …
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Read MorePartying and drinking is fun. However, driving while you are drunk is never a good idea. In fact, you should never do it. You are not only putting your life at risk but also your passengers and other people on the road. Moreover, you can get arrested and jailed for driving under the influence. Being …
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Read MoreA.R.S. § 13-705 is the Arizona Dangerous Crimes Against Children Statute. It defines the following crimes as “dangerous crimes against children” if the victim is a minor under fifteen years of age: (a) Second degree murder. (b) Aggravated assault resulting in serious physical injury or involving the discharge, use or threatening exhibition of a deadly …
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Read MoreA.R.S. § 13-105(13) states that a “dangerous offense” is an offense involving the discharge, use or threatening exhibition of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument or the intentional or knowing infliction of serious physical injury on another person. A.R.S. § 13-704 contains the sentencing ranges for a person charged with a dangerous offense: A.R.S. § …
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Read MoreArizona crimes are divided into two categories: misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors are usually handled by cities, towns, and justice courts and have less serious penalties. Felonies are usually handled by the relevant county superior court and have more serious penalties. Besides serving time in prison, a felony conviction effectively deprives a person of his or …
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Read MoreMost people charged with DUI are more worried about being forced to attend counselling sessions and the effects of a DUI conviction on their driver’s licenses. They need to be fully aware of all repercussions of a DUI conviction that can potentially change their lives forever such as jail time, job loss, and financial difficulties. …
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