If officers have probable cause to believe you have committed a crime, there is a good chance you may find yourself in handcuffs. Before conducting a custodial interrogation, which is police questioning when you are not free to leave, officers must advise you of your...
The mental health needs of juvenile offenders
As a parent, you want to provide your child with a beneficial future. But if your child gets charged with a crime, you may worry about your child’s future and if he or she struggles with a mental health issue. According to the National Conference of State...
What are your gun rights if you are convicted of domestic violence?
Facing a conviction of domestic violence can upend your entire life. You may worry that you will lose all of your rights should you end up with a sentence. Figuring out how to go forward is challenging, especially if you have to deal with a potential restraining order...
Do recruiters have the right to ask about your criminal record?
You face charges of assault, but still want to continue your job search. Do hiring managers have the right to ask you about your criminal history during an interview? Chron shines the light on your rights as an applicant and employer rights regarding the matter....
When do you have a right to legal counsel?
Before conducting custodial interrogations, detectives usually must inform individuals of their legal rights. They do so by reading the Miranda advisement. This advisement includes both your right to remain silent and your right to legal counsel. The right to legal...
How is a set-aside different from an expungement?
Having a criminal conviction on your record is a difficulty: it can potentially affect everything from the kind of job that you have to where you can live. Many people in Arizona wonder if they can receive an expungement of their criminal records after a certain...
What you should know about forced confessions
Law enforcement officers in Arizona and throughout the U.S. often use confessions as evidence in a criminal case. Yet, even if suspects sign a confession or statement, it does not necessarily mean they have committed a crime. According to the Innocence Project, more...
What Are The Qualifications For A Set Aside?
The past year's events have made an extremely competitive job market for many job seekers. As many industries undergo extensive layoffs and downsizing, the job market has been flooded with qualified professionals looking for work. Given this highly challenging...
What do I do if the police want to search my home?
If the police knock on your door and demand to search your home, it can cause immediate panic. This is a natural response. However, it is critical for everyone in Arizona, whether or not they are facing criminal charges, to understand what to do in such situations....
Arguing self-defense in Arizona
While you may not be able to see yourself becoming involved in a physical altercation in Arizona, you likely also recognize that there may indeed be scenarios where you feel forced to act. It is from these situations where self-defense claims arise. Many may meet...
