Articles Posted in Assault Charges Arizona

Drowsy Driving v. DUI Charges: Facts, Prevention and Criminal Defense
Law Office of James Novak

Driving drowsy isn’t a crime. But it can lead to other serious vehicular offenses including DUI or reckless endangerment. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Center for Disease Control (CDC) have released reports about hazards of “drowsy driving”. Both of these are high risk behaviors that can result in serious…

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Aggravated Assault: The High Cost of Harming a Police Officer
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Aggravated assault charges are assault charges that involved “aggravated factors” which elevated a Misdemeanor to a Felony. One aggravating factor that will raise a misdemeanor to a felony assault is if the offense was against a police officer. These types of charges carry long term prison sentencing and exorbitant fines. Conviction for this offense is…

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Simulated Explosives: Prohibited Weapons Laws
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A Simulated Explosive Device (SED) is a “Prohibited Weapons” under Arizona Law ARS § 13-3101. Misconduct with a Prohibited Weapon such as SED is a Class 5 felony. Knowing and intentional assault to a person resulting from an SED is a Class 4 felony. All felony offenses in Arizona are serious, and carry prison time.…

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Assault: Convictions require “intent” and “knowledge” or “recklessness”.
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Misdemeanor Assault Phoenix AZ Assault charges may be brought as Misdemeanor or Felony charges. Both are serious offenses in Arizona if convicted. If you were arrested, you have the right to defend your charges. This is the most effective, if you retain an attorney to protect your rights, and provide a defense on your behalf.…

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Aggravated Assault (Felony) Laws: Dog Bites and Vicious Animals attacks may result in Felony Assault charges for the owner
Law Office of James Novak

Under Phoenix AZ Assault Laws, an owner of a dog that or bites or attacks another person may be held responsible with criminal liability, and face serious felony assault charges. Charges of this nature will expose a person to prison terms and other harsh penalties. If you face any type of assault charges, you should…

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Gilbert Assault Lawyer | Assault Laws in Arizona
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Assault Defense Gilbert, AZ “Once the Gilbert police have decided to arrest you for assault charges, you should exercise your constitutional rights to remain silent and retain a criminal defense or assault defense lawyer to defend your assault charges in Gilbert, AZ.” Assault charges in Gilbert AZ are serious. You should consult a qualified criminal…

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Assault Charges | Phoenix AZ Criminal Defense
Law Office of James Novak

Assault Defenses in Phoenix, AZ If you were arrested for assault charges, felony aggravated assault charges in Phoenix, AZ, that does not mean you are “guilty” and will automatically be convicted of the offense. You have the right to obtain a good Phoenix Criminal Attorney and or assault defense lawyer who defends cases frequently in…

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Arizona Assault Laws | Phoenix Assault Charges
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Assault Defense Lawyer Phoenix, AZ “..A good Phoenix, AZ criminal Attorney or assault defense lawyer who frequently defends assault charges in Phoenix will be your voice, tell your side of the story and present compelling arguments in your defense.” Assault charges in Phoenix AZ are serious. They should be taken very seriously. It is important…

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Assault and Aggravated Assault Charges | Criminal Defense
Law Office of James Novak

Assault Defense in Arizona If you were arrested for assault charges, assault and battery charges, or felony aggravated assault charges, remember, that you have not yet been convicted of the offense. You have the right to obtain a top Arizona Criminal Attorney and or assault defense lawyer in Arizona. And you must either plead guilty…

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Tempe Assault Lawyer | Assault Laws in Arizona
Law Office of James Novak

Assault Defense Tempe, AZ Assault charges in Tempe AZ are serious. You should consult an experienced criminal attorney in Tempe who defends assault charges on a regular basis in the Criminal Justice System to discuss your case, potential penalties if convicted, and options for Tempe Arizona assault defense representation. Most of the best assault defense…

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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Understanding Prolonged Traffic Stops in Arizona In Arizona, a police officer cannot keep a driver in a traffic stop against his or her will without a legal basis to do so. Arizona case law...

Arizona Court’s Opinion Reinforces Case Law Dictating Trial Court Jurisdiction Over Defendants Over Eighteen Years of Age In a recent opinion published by the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, the court vacated a trial court’s dismissal of an assault indictment...

Recent Arizona Court Opinion Highlights Reality that Multiple Offenses Means Harsher Sentences In Arizona, if a defendant with prior convictions is found guilty of a crime, that defendant will face a harsher sentence than if he or she had no...

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