Learn what happens after an arrest in Arizona, including booking, initial appearance, release conditions, arraignment, plea negotiations, trial, and sentencing.

Learn the difference between assault and aggravated assault in Arizona, including penalties, felony classifications, defenses, and what prosecutors must prove.

Do you have to consent to a police search in Arizona? Learn your rights during traffic stops, home searches, and vehicle searches. Former Prosecuting Attorney explains.

Being charged with a felony in Arizona is a life-changing event. Felony convictions can lead to prison time, thousands of dollars in fines, and permanent consequences that affect your career, housing, and rights.

Arizona criminal law offers three main legal remedies for clearing or limiting access to your criminal record: record sealing, expungement, and set aside. Each has different eligibility rules, waiting periods, and long-term effects.

Boating under the influence in Arizona, also called BUI, OUI, or “boating DUI,” is a criminal offense that carries strict penalties under A.R.S. Title 5, Chapter 3. This guide explains Arizona BUI laws, BAC limits, penalties, and what to expect if stopped on the water.

Domestic Violence in Arizona is a serious offense whether it is misdemeanor or felony. Domestic Violence offenses have penalties ranging from probation, jail, prison, community service, extensive counseling, mandatory fines, and more.

Maricopa County Superior Court is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases.

What is the difference between a Felony and a Misdemeanor in Arizona? In this post, Criminal Attorney Christopher Millar explains some differences between the two offense categories.