AZ Defenders

05/02/2023

One of our attorneys, Craig, was quoted in an article from Daily Independent about ‘stand your ground’ laws.
Read the full article here: https://www.yourvalley.net/detail.html?sub_id=d2ae6c0d8e

07/08/2022

Congratulations to Craig Rosenstein & Steven Scharboneau for their part in getting HB 2673 signed by Governor Doug Ducey into law! 👏🏻
What this bill does:
▪️ Reforms Arizona’s DUI sentencing code
▪️ Allows prosecutors to extend better plea deals
▪️ Prevents license suspensions for multiple infractions in the same incident
▪️ Allows for the expungement of DUI arrests on a person’s driver’s license

12/14/2020

Click below to read a great article written on Arizona's first expungement law that was just passed, and what this means regarding who is eligible. If you have any questions on this process or if you think you are eligible to have your record expunged, call our office today at (480) 456-6400

The solution is evident – keep the momentum going and pass a more expansive expungement law in Arizona. My hope is that the Arizona Legislature thinks about these questions, listens to their consti…

11/24/2020

Can someone use force while defending against unruly passengers in a ride share? Watch to find out what attorney Craig Rosenstein has to say on what are some options if someone finds themselves in dealing with unruly passengers in their ride share, the answer to this question may surprise you!

10/01/2020

Our very own Steven Scharboneau & Timothy Hintze are featured today by Phoenix New Times on getting your rights restored after a felony conviction in Arizona! Click to read more on how it's possible that the right to vote may have been returned automatically and more on this topic. If you have any further questions on this, call our office at (480) 456-7666 today!

It's automatic.

09/16/2020

Did you know that if someone has a gambling addiction problem in Arizona, they can voluntarily request to be banned from the casino? This is known as the self-exclusion process. Watch to find out how someone who willingly signs up to the self-exclusion process in a casino could result in being charged with criminal trespassing...

08/21/2020

We are very proud to announce the inclusion of two of our attorneys, Craig Rosenstein & Timothy Hintze, to 2021 Best Lawyers list. For the second year, Craig has been named 2021 The Best Lawyers in America© list for his work in DUI/DWI Defense. Tim has been included in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for his work in DUI/DWI Defense, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Congratulations!

08/19/2020

If you have been arrested or facing criminal charges ⚖️ranging from disorderly conduct, drug possession to assault charges, contact AZ Defenders today. You can trust that our team of defense attorneys will be with you every step of the way and keep you informed. A quick & easy remote intake process with consults via phone 📞 or video 🖥 and socially distant in-person office appointments 😷 is now available. We can be reached 24/7 by calling (480) 456-6400 or 🌐 online here ➡️ https://www.az-defenders.com/

08/18/2020

If someone commits a crime while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle 🚗 in Arizona, it is a vehicular crime. Vehicular crimes take many shapes, from vehicular manslaughter to fleeing the scene of a car accident that could lead to serious penalties, including months to years in jail. If someone accuses you of an Arizona vehicular crime, take the allegation seriously. Contact AZ Defenders right away to start planning a defense by calling 📞 (480) 456-6400. Learn more here ➡️

Charged with a vehicular crime in Arizona? Read on to learn the definition of vehicular crimes, their penalties & defenses for Arizona vehicular crimes.

08/05/2020

Have you been arrested or investigated for a crime, but no charges have been filed yet?⚖️ We call this situation the “pre-charge” phase. There can be a variety of reasons why there can be a hold-up. It is important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible to take advantage of this time to begin the “pre-charge” process. 📞 Contact the attorneys at AZ Defenders today for a free consultation at 480-456-6400 or ➡️ click here to learn more on this process🌐:

Arrested or investigated for a crime, but no charges filed yet? How we help you when you were arrested or investigated for a crime, but the charges have yet to be filed by the prosecutor? Nearly every day we receive phone calls and emails asking us: “I was arrested and/or investigated for a crime ...

07/16/2020

If you have a warrant and show up to Court, what happens?🏛It is important to take action immediately if you become aware of an outstanding warrant for your arrest for a missed court date or any other reasons. ⬇️ Click here to read our recent blog on what happens if someone shows up to Court with a warrant ➡️

If a person becomes aware of an outstanding warrant for their arrest for a missed court date or any other reasons, it is important to take action immediately. If you turn up to Court with an outstanding warrant, you can immediately be arrested and taken into custody. The judge has the discretion to....