What Civil Rights are Taken Away with a Felony Conviction?
In Arizona, there are three main civil rights that are taken away from an individual upon a felony conviction. (1) the right to possess a deadly weapon or firearm, (2) the right to vote and (3) the...
View ArticleRebuilding your Reputation After a Felony Conviction
The reputation that comes with a felony conviction can be hard to come back from and cost people who are highly qualified to lose out on opportunities just because their reputation has taken a hit....
View ArticleRenting a Home with a Felony Conviction in Tucson (or anywhere)
Authored by Joe Watson, Communications Director of American Friends Service Committee Arizona. November 29, 2020 To my friends with a conviction history, looking for a house or apartment, who think...
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Expungement is coming to Arizona! What you need to know.
I have discussed expungement in my blog in the past, and I’m doing it again because the law keeps changing—which is a good thing for once! As you probably know, Proposition 207 legalized the...
View ArticleThe Felony That Can Become a Misdemeanor – Class 6 Undesignated
What Is a Class Six Undesignated Felony? Simply put, a class six undesignated felony (also known as a class six open) is a felony conviction that can be turned into a misdemeanor by the court. One way...
View ArticleMCAO Says Prohibited Possessor Cases Will Be Prison Mandatory
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office just changed their policy on how they will be handling cases that involve a firearm. This includes prohibited possessor charges involving a firearm. Here is what...
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Felony Disorderly Conduct Can Have Life Long Consequences
Disorderly Conduct charges in Arizona can be very serious charges and it can be charged in a number of ways. In fact, disorderly conduct can be charged for so many different actions that it is often...
View ArticleDiversion – A Chance to Earn a Dismissal of Criminal Charges
Can a person charged with a crime really complete some classes and have the charges against them dismissed? The answer is, yes. This type of program is referred to different names across the country,...
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