On behalf of Matthew Lopez Law, PLLC | Jun 29, 2020 | Criminal Charges
In Arizona, laws relating to sexual offenses involving minors may span a variety of allegations. The corresponding potential penalties may vary in part based on the age of the minor said to have been involved. Among the types of offenses a defendant may be charged...
On behalf of Matthew Lopez Law, PLLC | Jun 25, 2020 | Criminal Charges
Sex between consenting adults does not typically draw notice from city or state governments. If the exchange of money or other goods of value plays a part in such interactions, however, you may face charges for prostitution and solicitation. While state law prohibits...
On behalf of Matthew Lopez Law, PLLC | Jun 12, 2020 | Criminal Charges
If you follow the details of your case closely, you might have recently come across documentation describing the case as solved or cleared. This might feel as if the prosecutors already decided on your guilt, but an alternative explanation may resolve this. According...
On behalf of Matthew Lopez Law, PLLC | Mar 24, 2020 | Criminal Charges
Dogs are a man’s best friend for many people in Arizona and the nation. It is always important, though, as a dog owner that you keep control of your pet and follow the laws set up to protect the public. Laws for dog-at-large and aggressive dogs require a pet...
On behalf of Matthew Lopez Law, PLLC | Mar 12, 2020 | Criminal Charges
Arizona has a strict, zero-tolerance policy regarding minors caught drinking alcohol. If the state convicts your child on a Minor in Consumption of Alcohol charge, there can be immediate consequences like fines and suspended driving privileges and detrimental effects...
On behalf of Matthew Lopez Law, PLLC | Feb 29, 2020 | Criminal Charges
Reckless driving is about dangerous behavior on Arizona roadways. You may not only encounter different types of reckless behavior on the morning commute, may be guilty of it, without even realizing the potential consequences. The News Wheel reports that speeding is...
On behalf of Matthew Lopez Law, PLLC | Feb 28, 2020 | Criminal Charges
Many people think of alcohol-related charges in terms of drinking and driving. However, it is possible to face charges related to intoxication without ever getting behind the wheel of a vehicle. Unlike many other states, Arizona does not have laws against public...
On behalf of Matthew Lopez Law, PLLC | Jan 6, 2020 | Criminal Charges
People who face criminal charges in Arizona may find it reassuring to know that judges should not sentence them arbitrarily. Instead, there are Criminal Code Sentencing Provisions posted by the Arizona Judicial Branch that should result in consistent sentencing. ...
On behalf of Matthew Lopez Law, PLLC | Jan 1, 2020 | Criminal Charges
Facing a domestic violence case is daunting, especially since the impact of such a case is significant. Our legal team at Matthew Lopez Law knows that these charges frequently disrupt many facets of one’s life, even if they are completely innocent. In Arizona,...
On behalf of Matthew Lopez Law, PLLC | Dec 9, 2019 | Criminal Charges, Firm News
Domestic violence charges in Apache Junction are often more complex and more serious than other misdemeanor assault charges. If you are facing a domestic violence charge, it’s important that you work with an attorney who understands the local Apache Junction...
