People often assume a felony conviction automatically blocks firearm possession forever. Arizona law does not always work that way. For some first-time, non-dangerous, non-serious felony convictions, firearm rights can be automatically restored once probation ends, provided restitution is paid. A recent Arizona Court of Appeals decision, State v. Begay, confirms…
In a recent case coming out of an Arizona court, the defendant and the government agreed that the trial court should have granted the defendant certain rights that it unrightfully denied her. Both the defendant and the government indicated this error in their filings, and the appellate court reviewed the…
In a recent case before an Arizona appellate court, the defendant argued that the trial court unreasonably modified the terms of his probation. The court’s response to the defendant’s argument brings up important questions such as whether a defendant on probation has the right to an attorney and whether a…
“Probation is a privilege that cannot be denied under AMMA; Penalties & criminal defense for probation violations.” Nearly 5 years after the passing of Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA) the Arizona Supreme Court heard two cases involving denial of the privilege of qualified patients to use marijuana. The Arizona Supreme…