Chris Ariano, Author at My AZ Legal Team, PLLC

March 24, 2021
By Chris Ariano
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Stop and Frisk Rights in Arizona

Stop and Frisk Rights in Arizona If you are like most people, you know the basics about your rights when approached by police and frisked. However, you might not know everything you should in the context of your rights when such a pat down occurs. Let’s take a quick look at exactly what should be […]

February 25, 2021
By Chris Ariano
DUI
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What Happens When You Get Stopped for DUI but Not Charged?

What happens if you get stopped for DUI but not charged? Following a traffic stop for a suspected DUI, you might be wondering why you are not formally charged right away. Arizona DUI law allows law enforcement up to a year to charge you for a DUI if it’s a misdemeanor and up to seven […]

February 12, 2021
By Chris Ariano
DUI
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How Many Drinks Does it Take to Fail a Breathalyzer Test?

How Many Drinks Does It Take for You to Fail a Breathalyzer Test in Arizona? Some people won’t get behind the wheel if they’ve had a single drop of alcohol. They just don’t think it’s worth the risk of getting pulled over. Other people just refuse to do it on principle. There are also a […]

February 3, 2021
By Chris Ariano
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Who is Required to Register as a Sex Offender in Arizona?

Who is Required to Register as a Sex Offender in Arizona? For some crimes, one you serve your time, that’s it. You can move on with your life and hope your criminal record doesn’t follow you too closely. For a lot of the sexual offenses in Arizona, this isn’t the case. If you’re convicted of […]

January 26, 2021
By Chris Ariano
violent crimes
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What is the Difference Between Manslaughter and Murder in Arizona?

What is the Difference Between Manslaughter and Murder in Arizona? We’ve all seen movies or television shows where a criminal defendant’s lawyer tries to get the prosecutor to agree to a plea deal. These fictional cases usually revolve around some sort of homicide. Sometimes, the character’s lawyer is trying to get murder charges reduced to […]

January 8, 2021
By Chris Ariano
drug crimes
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Possession of Drugs with Intent to Sell in Arizona

Possession of Drugs with Intent to Sell in Arizona Nobody should use illegal drugs. It’s that simple. With that said, however, things happen. People make mistakes. If you’re caught with drugs on your possession, you’ll be arrested. You’ll also be charged with possession. The consequences are not pleasant. However, if you’re charged with possession with […]

Commission of a Dangerous Felony in Arizona

Commission of a Dangerous Felony in Arizona When you wake up in the morning, like most people, you try to begin your day on a positive note. Life happens though, more often than not. Sometimes the things that happen to us are out of our hands and we have to just roll with it. Other […]

January 28, 2020
By Chris Ariano
theft crimes
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What Happens If My Child Gets Arrested for Shoplifting?

What Happens If My Child Gets Arrested for Shoplifting? Motivating our teenagers can be difficult as a parent. Trying to get them to do their homework is harder than pulling teeth. Peer pressure, however, seems to be a great motivation for them but it is not always used for positive endeavors. Teenagers want to impress […]

The Difference Between Perjury and False Swearing in Arizona

The Difference Between Perjury and False Swearing in Arizona In the state of Arizona, there is a difference between being charged with perjury and false swearing. This difference is big too, one is a class 4 felony and the other is a Class 6 felony. FALSE SWEARING IN ARIZONA Arizona state law A.R.S. 13-2703 states […]

December 25, 2019
By Chris Ariano
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Arizona Animal Cruelty Laws

Arizona Animal Cruelty Laws Animal cruelty is a serious offense in Arizona and punishable with jail time. But you don’t have to beat an animal to be charged with animal cruelty. Even abandonment and neglect are considered animal cruelty and carry misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on the severity of the case. If you’re facing […]