by belenlawfirm | Jan 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense Attorney
What is Involuntary Manslaughter in Arizona? Manslaughter is an unlawful killing that doesn’t involve malice or intent to kill. There are states that differentiate between involuntary manslaughter and voluntary manslaughter; Arizona is not one of them. If...
by belenlawfirm | Jan 3, 2020 | Juvenile Crimes
If an Arizona court has charged your child with felony drug charges, you need an attorney. When it comes to felony drug charges for a juvenile, the key is to keep the case in juvenile court. Arizona prosecutors and judges prosecute drug charges with severity. If your...
by belenlawfirm | Dec 30, 2019 | Criminal Defense Attorney
The short answer is that criminal record expungement in Arizona doesn’t exist. According to Arizona Admin. Code R13-1-102, you cannot erase or seal an arrest or charge on an Arizona criminal record. Your criminal record will remain with you until you reach the age of...
by belenlawfirm | Dec 13, 2019 | Criminal Defense Attorney
The state of Arizona prosecutes felony theft charges very harshly. Though there are varying degrees of theft in Arizona, felony theft is the most serious. Within this category, there are multiple classes of felony theft charges. Understanding the difference between...
by belenlawfirm | Dec 13, 2019 | Criminal Defense Attorney
DUI and DWI are both acronyms we hear a lot. DUI is Driving Under the Influence, and DWI is Driving While Intoxicated. Both are serious crimes in Arizona. But what’s the difference in getting a DUI vs DWI? As the holidays approach with New Years Even soon to follow,...
by belenlawfirm | Dec 10, 2019 | Criminal Defense Attorney
Many people think they would know if they had a warrant in Arizona. This is not always the case. Arizona residents may have warrants for their arrest over something as small as a forgotten traffic ticket. Small matters can quickly become very serious if you are...
by belenlawfirm | Nov 18, 2019 | Criminal Defense Attorney
An arrest on felony charges is a traumatizing experience, but it doesn’t have to be a life-changing one. After the police arrest and charge you with a felony, every phase of the criminal trial process is important. Felonies in Arizona are no laughing matter....
by belenlawfirm | Nov 15, 2019 | Criminal Defense Attorney
So, you’re in trouble with the law. Whether you are facing jail time, losing your children, or simple fines, you need a lawyer. But lawyers are expensive, and you can’t afford one. You need to know how to pay for a lawyer with no money: find a lawyer with a payment...
by belenlawfirm | Oct 8, 2019 | Criminal Defense Attorney
Assault and battery are both violent crimes that are very seriously prosecuted in the state of Arizona. Both crimes involve threatening harm or actually causing harm to another person.What’s the difference between assault and battery? The laws surrounding...
by belenlawfirm | Oct 2, 2019 | Sex Crimes
Solicitation occurs when one person entices, requests, or demands that another person engages in criminal activity. While solicitation can refer to any felony or misdemeanor, it is most often used to refer to the solicitation of prostitution. Of all fifty states,...
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