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Tax evasion is a serious crime that happens when people try to avoid paying their full tax bill. People who evade taxes can face heavy fines and might even go to jail. The most common forms of tax evasion include underreporting income, claiming false deductions, hiding assets, and not filing tax returns at all.

Choosing the right criminal lawyer can make a big difference in your case. A good criminal defense attorney will protect your rights and work hard to get the best outcome for you. Look for a lawyer with experience in cases like yours and a track record of success.

According to Arizona drug laws, cocaine is a harmful drug, and possessing it is unlawful. If you are charged with cocaine-related drug crimes, you may risk prison time, fines, and the social embarrassment that emanates from a criminal record.

White-collar crime in Arizona is a serious offense that can severely affect both victim's and offenders' personal and professional lives. If you have been charged with a white-collar crime, you should immediately seek out the help of an experienced white-collar criminal defense lawyer to avoid hefty fines and long-term prison sentences.

Learn whether you may be able clear a prior marijuana conviction from your record in Arizona through the expungement process and what is required to get it done. Ten years ago, it was a crime to be caught by law enforcement for using, possessing, transporting or growing marijuana in any amount.

In the state of Arizona, convictions stay on your record until you are 99 years old. So what are your options if you’ve been convicted of a crime, served your time in jail, completed any and all compulsory anger management and/or addiction courses, and finished your probation?

The Arizona Department of Revenue's (ADOR) Criminal Investigation Unit has prevented approximately 130 million dollars in tax fraud since 2015. That includes more than 10 million dollars recovered so far this year alone from thirteen separate tax fraud schemes. Considering that dollar amount, one might think that tax fraud is common in Arizona.

Arizona just legalized marijuana with a vote that will make history. An overwhelming victory of 60 to 40, Prop 207 (the Smart and Safe Arizona Act), will be the new law of the land. The law is a whopping 17-pages long and discusses a bunch of things.

If you've been arrested or charged with a marijuana-related offense, you probably have more than a few questions. It can be confusing and frightening to try to understand the legal justice system and complicated criminal law statutes without a skilled criminal defense attorney to guide you.

The Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices statutes in Arizona are very broad in scope and encompass a variety of white-collar crimes. If you've been charged with this offense, you should retain a seasoned criminal defense attorney to represent you. The penalties for crimes under these statutes can be serious.

As the nation has been rocked by the novel COVID-19 virus, Americans are scrambling to respond. The U.S. economy has faced incredible strain; unemployment numbers are higher than those at the peak of the Great Recession. To combat this peak, economic response measures and programs were implemented across the country.

Being stopped by an officer can be a startling experience. Although the arrest process is undoubtedly unpleasant and not recommended, it should not be feared. An arrest is like a prologue in a book. It is just the background opening, not the entire story. If certain mistakes are avoided, then your story has a much higher chance of a happy ending.

There are many ways someone can be charged with computer fraud under Arizona statute. The Arizona statute that describes the crime and penalties of computer fraud is found in A.R.S. § 13-2316. Computer fraud, labeled as computer tampering under Arizona statute, occurs when an individual without permission accesses, alters, damages, or destroys any information on any computer, computer system, or network with intent to defraud or deceive.