Paradise Valley Law

07/07/2022

In the interest of full disclosure, I had a very brief stint with the Maricopa County Public Defender. It forever changed my perspective on the P.D., what they do, how they operate, and how little love the world has for them. The question I hear most often is, "should I ask for a lawyer?" The answer...

06/21/2022

Do you have a prior felony conviction? Have you been charged with Misconduct Involving Weapons? This is a very serious crime and carries a prison term. Depending on the circumstances, it can be charged anywhere from a Class 2 Felony to a Misdemeanor. If you're a "prohibited possessor"with a prior fe...

05/20/2022

It seems Disorderly Conduct is one of the most . . . for lack of a better term . . . popular charges. It's a "catch-all" charge that municipalities seem to love and can be difficult to beat. But there are some things to consider if you've been charged with Disorderly Conduct. First, here's the statu...

05/02/2022

There are few jobs on the planet as difficult as raising a child. As a parent, you are responsible for teaching your child right from wrong. In some cases, the lessons you provide your child can go in one ear and out the other. If your child insists on learning lessons about right and wrong the hard...

04/13/2022

Here's a common scenario: Joe and Bob are driving in Joe's car. There's a baggie of drugs in the center console between them. They're stopped for a traffic offense. The vehicle is searched and the baggie is found. Both Joe and Bob are arrested and later charged with possession of a drug. Now Bob is....

04/13/2022

Often when people are charged with a crime, it's the thought of a possible jail or prison sentence that scares people the most. Rightly so. But the effects of a felony conviction are far more reaching. Often times, once incarceration is over, the problems with a felony conviction are only just begin...

03/30/2022

In the past., Arizona has only allowed criminals to have their records expunged (sealed), under certain circumstances: 1. prostitution charges for those found to be victims of s*x trafficking; and 2. ma*****na-related offenses when ma*****na was legalized with the passing of Proposition 207 a couple...

03/12/2022

The charge of Disorderly Conduct in Arizona provides a very large net for law enforcement.

03/12/2022

If you or someone you know has been charged with assault, you'll have questions. We're here to answer them.

10/26/2021

Domestic Violence charges are different in Arizona. Here's how people often find themselves charged.

How to Deal with a Domestic Violence Charge in Arizona

10/03/2021

Find out how to pay unexpected legal fees.

Have you been charged with a crime and now you're wondering how you're going to afford an attorney?