California Criminal Defense
Being arrested for a crime does not necessarily mean you will be convicted. Often we can help you get charges reduced or dismissed, and avoid jail and a criminal record.
California DUI
DUI arrests don't always lead to convictions in court. Police officer mistakes, faulty breathalyzers and crime lab errors may get your charges reduced or dismissed. Visit our California DUI page to learn more.
Lawsuits for Dangerous Drugs & Medical Devices
Shouse Law Group represents victims throughout the U.S. who suffered serious complications and injuries from dangerous drugs and failed medical devices.
California Personal Injury
If you've been injured in an accident, our personal injury lawyers will fight to get you compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and even punitive damages.
ARS § 13-3107 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of the unlawful discharge of a firearm. You commit this offense if, with criminal negligence, you shoot a firearm within or into the limits of a city or town. A violation of this law is a Class 6 felony that is punishable by up …
ARS § 13-1903 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of aggravated robbery. People commit this offense when they rob someone, aided by one or more accomplices. A violation of this law is a Class 3 felony punishable by almost nine years of prison time. The language of ARS § 13-1903 states: A. A …
ARS § 13-1902 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of robbery. People commit this offense when, in the course of stealing property from another person, they use threats or force to complete the stealing. Violations of this law are Class 4 felonies punishable by prison sentences of up to three years. The language …
ARS § 13-3601 is the Arizona statute that defines the offense of domestic violence. The law applies when someone commits a certain crime specified under the statute and does so when in a domestic relationship with the “victim” (for example, when married to the alleged victim or formerly married to the alleged victim). A violation of …
ARS § 13-1802 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of theft. People commit this offense when they knowingly use or take someone else’s property or services without lawful authority to do so. A violation of this law could lead to Class 2 felony charges punishable by over 12 years in state prison. The …
“Homicide” refers to the killing of one person by another, either lawfully or unlawfully, and by some act or failure to act. The term homicide is different from the term murder. Under Arizona law, there are four instances in which a person can be charged with a crime for unlawful homicide. These include when a …
ARS 13-1104 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of second-degree murder. People commit this offense when they kill another person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly, but do so without premeditation (which is required for first-degree murder, per ARS 13-1105). Second-degree murder is a Class 1 felony punishable by a prison sentence of up to …
ARS § 13-2923 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of stalking. You commit this offense if you intentionally or knowingly engage in a course of conduct directed towards a specific person, and the conduct causes that person to either suffer emotional distress or reasonably fear for their safety or the safety of an …
ARS § 13-1304 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of kidnapping. You commit this offense if you knowingly restrain another person and do with some specific intent in mind (for example, an intent to hold the “victim” for ransom or as a hostage). A violation of this law is a felony offense punishable …
ARS § 13-1105 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of first-degree murder. People typically commit this offense when they take another person’s life by means of a premeditated and intentional act. A violation of this law is a Class 1 felony punishable by death or life imprisonment. The language of ARS 13-1105 sets …
ARS § 13-3623 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of child abuse. You commit this offense if, under certain circumstances, you cause a child to suffer physical injury, allow a child to be injured, or allow a child to be placed in a situation that endangers the child’s health or well-being. Violating this …
ARS § 13-3407 is the Arizona statute that makes it a crime to perform certain acts in relation to a dangerous drug (for example, possess one, use one, or make one). Common “dangerous drugs” include methamphetamine, mescaline, and MMDA. A violation of this code section can result in a Class 2 felony punishable by prison …
ARS § 13-2921 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of harassment. You commit this offense if you engage in conduct that is directed at a specific person and that would cause a reasonable person to be seriously alarmed, annoyed, or harassed and the conduct in fact seriously alarms, annoys, or harasses the person. …
ARS § 13-1103 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of manslaughter. People commit this offense when they cause the death of someone else but the killing falls short of constituting a murder. A violation of this law is a Class 2 felony punishable by a prison sentence of up to ten years. The …
ARS § 28-3473 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of driving on a suspended license. You commit this offense if you drive or operate a motor vehicle with a suspended, revoked, canceled, or refused driver’s license. A violation of this law is a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in …
ARS § 28-3151 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of driving without a license. You commit this offense if you drive or operate a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license. A violation could result in a Class 2 misdemeanor punishable by up to four months in jail time. The language of ARS …
ARS § 13-1502 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of third-degree criminal trespass. You commit this offense when you either knowingly enter or unlawfully remain on real property after the property owner or law enforcement request that you leave, or knowingly enter or unlawfully remain on certain property belonging to a railroad company. …
ARS § 13-1503 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of second-degree criminal trespass. People commit this offense when they knowingly enter or remain unlawfully on a nonresidential property or in any fenced commercial yard. A violation of this law can lead to a Class 2 misdemeanor punishable by up to four months in …
ARS § 13-3214 is the Arizona statute that makes it a crime knowingly to engage in prostitution. This is defined as taking part in, agreeing, or offering to engage in sexual conduct with any person for money or any other valuable consideration. Most prostitution convictions are Class 1 misdemeanors punishable by up to six months …
ARS 28-662 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of misdemeanor hit and run. People commit this offense if they get into a car accident that causes damage to another vehicle and then fail to stop at the scene of the accident. A violation of the law is a Class 2 misdemeanor punishable by …
ARS § 13-1202 is the Arizona statute defining threatening or intimidating crime. You commit this offense if you either threaten to physically injure someone, threaten to cause a serious public inconvenience (such as the evacuation of a building), or threaten to injure another person to promote a street gang, a criminal syndicate, or a racketeering …
ARS § 28-661 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of leaving the scene of an accident. People commit this offense if they get into a car accident that causes injury or death to another person and fail to stop. A conviction can rise to the level of a Class 2 felony that is …
ARS § 13-2904 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of disorderly conduct. People commit this offense when they knowingly engage in a certain type of disruptive behavior (like making loud noise or using offensive language) and do so with the intent to disturb the peace or the quiet of a neighborhood, family, or …
ARS § 13-3553 is the Arizona statute on the crime of sexual exploitation of a minor (child pornography). People commit this offense when they: knowingly record, film, photograph, develop, or duplicate any visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexual conduct, or knowingly distribute, transport, receive, sell, purchase, transmit, or possess such depictions. A violation …
ARS § 13-1102 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of negligent homicide. You commit this offense if you cause the death of another person (including the death of an unborn child) by means of a criminally negligent act. A violation of this law is a Class 4 felony typically punishable by a prison …