Every defendant hopes to be found "not guilty," and all good defense lawyers will explore every viable option to make that happen. Ultimately, both parties are passionately fighting for a result that ends with the best possible outcome. But not all cases end with an ideal verdict, and understanding when an opportunity for a plea bargain is the better choice can make a big difference in your case's eventual result.

Starting July 12, 2021, those in Arizona with a marijuana conviction may petition the court for expungement. If you are interested in going through the process yourself, you likely have many questions. Luckily for you, we have everything you need to know in this article.

With arguably some of the most tolerant knife laws in the U.S., Arizona has earned its reputation as a knife-friendly state. In fact, other than perhaps Alaska, no state has more lenient knife laws. There are no municipal knife laws, meaning anyone in Arizona age 21 or older can own and carry any type of blade they wish throughout the state without fear of legal repercussions.

While identity theft is a criminal offense in every state, Arizona has particularly strong penalties for assuming another person's identity. Identity theft is considered a Class 4 Felony in Arizona, which means that it carries a minimum sentence of one year in prison in addition to paying back any stolen funds and fines. If the crime is considered "aggravated," the penalty may be as much as 3.75 years.

Marijuana for recreational personal use was illegal under both federal and state law. Voters approved a legalized medical marijuana measure in 2010. On November 2, 2020, voters in Arizona voted to pass Proposition 207 Arizona, allowing people over age 21 to possess and grow marijuana for recreational purposes.

Check fraud occurs more than we like to admit it. At times, it’s completely unintentional. Say a college student attempts to pay rent by writing a check —forgetting that he “accidentally” spent two hundred dollars the night before.

Marijuana has been a hot-topic dispute in the United States for many decades now. As of late 2020, only 11 states allow the use of recreational and medicinal marijuana, whereas an additional 22 states allow the use of only medicinal marijuana.

Arizona’s geography is heart-stopping. Its northern border is home to a natural world wonder, the Grand Canyon. East of that dramatic canyon lies the Painted Desert; a living work of art. Just to south stands the Petrified Forest, where hundreds of acres of trees once grew before volcanic lava embedded the forest into sediment.