The criminal laws in Arizona can be overwhelming. Dealing with the police, courts and finding a quality lawyer that is a good fit for your needs can be daunting. Lets see if we can make the process just a little more tolerable.

We will be exploring some of the basics of criminal law that apply specifically to Arizona and are covered under the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS), how to select a criminal defense lawyer, and some of your rights under the Constitution of the United States.

I think the best place to start is by reviewing your rights. Then we will give you a few tips on how to help your attorney help you. The we will show you how to apply this information to find the right criminal defense attorney for you.

What are your rights?

Most of our criminal rights are afforded us under the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States.

Most everyone has heard of your Miranda rights or warnings. Before 1966 there was no such protection afforded. Each case was reviewed on a per case basis. Read more about your Miranda Rights.