Category: Gun Crimes

7 Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal Seizure and Asset Forfeiture

Asset forfeiture occurs when the government claims someone has profited from criminal activity.  The government will then attempt to seize the proceeds of that criminal conduct.  However, law enforcement often seizes money and property well beyond what the law allows.  Common scenarios include a person who was not involved in a crime yet has their property taken; or when there…

Defending Arizona Aggravated Assault Cases

Arizona Aggravated Assault cases come in many different forms:

(1) A person driving a vehicle, while impaired, injures another person; (2) A person who points a gun at another person and threatens them; or (3) A bar fight where one of the people suffers a “Serious Injury.”

Moreover, if a “dangerous instrument” is used or a “Serious Injury” occurs, then…

What Exactly is a “Ponzi Scheme”?

Since the news that Bernnie Madoff was arrested for Securties Fraud, the term “Ponzi Scheme” has been used in every newspaper, television news show and blog.  Below is a thorough explanation of a “Ponzi Scheme.”

Resources for Arizona Methamphetamine Crimes

Below is a list of resources for methamphetamine issues.

• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): NIDA’s mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.
• City of Phoenix Methamphetamine Resources
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Methamphetamine)
• National Center on Substance Abuse and Welfare