Arizona Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

There are a number of steps domestic violence survivors can take to help them get through the traumatic experiences. Survivors can contact a local domestic violence programs. These programs can be found in almost every communities around the country and can provide counseling and support groups as well as information about legal options They can [...]

The Associated Press reported that Hugh Hefner’s 21-year-old son Marston was arrested last week after a reported domestic violence incident between him and his 20-year-old girlfriend. Although he has remained quiet about the arrest, the supposed victim who was 2011′s Playmate of the Year, has commented about the incident on Twitter. Marston Hefner was released [...]

Are you trying to find a domestic violence lawyer in Arizona? Have you been charged with a domestic violence crime? The Law Office of Howard Snader has successfully represented domestic violence clients for years and can help you understand the accusations you face and can help you defend your rights. Especially in Arizona, a domestic [...]

Have you been arrested for criminal charges of domestic violence in Phoenix, AZ? If so, it is important for you to make sure that you understand the severity of the charges before they appear in court. A violent crime conviction – such as domestic violence, assault or physical assault – can have very serious consequences, [...]

A Mesa, Arizona man was arrested last night after neighbors called police to report they were awakened by a violent argument and a baby’s loud cries. The victim told police her boyfriend had been drinking all day and had become abusive and confrontational. She said he had thrown a cell phone charger and said he [...]

Arizona domestic violence laws have been strengthened by the Arizona legislature in recent years. As a result, Arizona law enforcement has developed strong new policies and prosecuting attorneys have taken an active role in enforcing domestic violence laws. In many cases, prosecutors will file charges against the alleged abuser and aggressively pursue the case, even [...]

While mail fraud in Arizona used to be limited to fraud using the mail, today the law has been used to prosecute bank fraud, wire fraud and health care fraud. In general, mail fraud requires prosecutors to prove 4 elements. These include: (1) a scheme devised to defraud or obtain money by fraudulent purposes, (2) [...]

An Arizona man pleaded guilty to fraud today for defrauding numerous insurance companies out of more than $80,000. Michael Swedo, was given 5 years in prison and ordered to repay the $83,356 along with a $5,000 fine. Swedo’s scam involved filing phony claims for windshield repairs using the names of at least 200 policyholders, including [...]

Should I Get a Lawyer if I’m Charged with Domestic Violence? This is a question lawyers hear a lot. And the answer is YES, DEFINITELY. Most people in Arizona don’t realize it, but the punishment for a domestic violence charge is not a minor slap on the wrist. If charged with domestic violence, you could [...]

Last week, a man in Lake Havasu City, Arizona was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender, which is considered a felony in Arizona. Michael Jusko, a 28-year-old transient, reportedly failed to notify the Mohave County Sheriff that he had moved from a previous address six weeks earlier. All sexual offenders in Arizona [...]