Category: Vehicular Crimes

Can I Go To Work During My Jail Term?

July 21st, 2009

There are many crimes in Arizona that result in a person serving a term of jail.  A term of jail can devastate a person’s career.  However, there are two programs that will allow a person to continue working while a person is serving a term of jail.  Furthermore, these programs DO NOT extend the time a person spends in custody.…

What is the Arizona Crime of Endangerment?

June 2nd, 2008

What is endangerment?

The crime of endangerment is charged in situations where a person places another in danger by acting recklessly. The statute, in relevant part, states:

A. A person commits endangerment by recklessly endangering another person with a substantial risk of imminent death or physical injury.

B. Endangerment involving a substantial risk of imminent death is a class…

What is the Arizona Crime of Leaving The Scene Of An Accident

January 2nd, 2008

The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident has a duty under Arizona law to stop and to provide assistance. The duty to assist arises in A.R.S. 28-663, and states:

A. The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of a person or damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended…

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