Not every mistake, including mistakes that involve errors in judgment and that cause another person to be injured, leads to potential criminal liability. We all make mistakes, most of which have no potential criminal consequences. The question we will examine
Most people have heard of the concept of a “statute of limitations.” And many are aware that the term relates to the time period within which a person can commence a lawsuit (on the civil side) or be formally charged
We’ve all heard about cases in which an individual was convicted. sentenced and imprisoned for committing a crime, only to discover later that the defendant did not in fact commit the crime. These cases of wrongful conviction occur more often
Earlier this month, the Arizona Supreme Court was presented with a novel question concerning the defense commonly known as the “Castle Doctrine.” The essence of the doctrine is that you may use force, including deadly force, in order to attempt
“Thou shall not kill” is how we understand it in English, but the literal translation of the well-known commandment is “You shall not murder.” And there is a big different. Some killings are murders, some are not. Some are justified
White collar crime is a term we often hear when there is a description, in the news or elsewhere, of a particular criminal charge. But just what is a “white collar crime,” and how are these offenses prosecuted? In a
Arizona consistently has one of the highest incarceration rates in the United States, with 710 individuals incarcerated per 100,000 residents as of last year. This rate surpasses that of any almost every country in the world, behind only El Salvador,
We often hear of a person charged with a criminal offense in Arizona who has raised a “defense” to the pending charges. At other times, the statement is that the defendant has an “affirmative defense” which will be offered at
Prison reform has been in the news (and on the legislative agenda) in Arizona and elsewhere for years. For some, the impetus for incarceration is simply to get criminals off the street for as long as possible. This assume, of
According to Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, her office has been anticipating the resumption of executions for some time and believes they could begin as early as the first quarter of 2025. The death penalty has been on hold in
