Common Types of Crimes

(A1) Impaired to the Slightest Degree -
means an individual was “operating or being in Actual Physical Control of a motor vehicle while being impaired to the slightest degree” regardless of their  blood or breath alcohol content is.

(A2) BAC Between .08 and .149 -
means an individual had a BAC of .08 to .149 while “operating or being in Actual Physical Control of a motor vehicle”, regardless of whether the driver is impaired.

(A1) Extreme  - means and individual had a BAC of .150 to .199 while “operating or being in Actual Physical Control of a motor vehicle."

(A2) Super Extreme - means an individual had a BAC of .20 or higher while “operating or being in Actual Physical Control of a motor vehicle with a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .20 or higher."

Can occur in four separate ways.

A third DUI offense within 84 months;

A DUI while your license is Suspended, Revoked, or Restricted;

A DUI with a child 15 years or younger in the car;

A DUI in which you are driving the wrong way on a one-way street.

(A3) DUI Drug  - A DUI Drug-impairment case is when an individual was “operating or being in Actual Physical Control a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs to the slightest degree.”  Regardless of the amount of drugs, or whether the drugs were legal, illegal, or illicit.

A misdemeanor Assault occurs when a person either intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes any physical injury to another person; knowingly touches another person with the intent to injure, insult or provoke; or intentionally places another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury.

If an individual commits and assault and 

Disorderly Conduct typically occurs when a person: Disturbs the peace or quiet of a neighborhood, family or person by engaging in fighting, violent or seriously disruptive behavior. This can be through, unreasonable noise, abusive or offensive language or gestures in a manner likely to provoke immediate physical retaliation of such person. 

There can be other forms of disorderly conduct such as refusing a lawful order to maintain public saftey or recklessly handling a deadly weapon.

Domestic Violence charges in Arizona are taken extremely seriously and carry significant legal and personal consequences, including protective orders, loss of firearm rights, and potential jail time. These cases may arise from allegations involving spouses, partners, family members, or others in close relationships. Beyond the legal penalties, a conviction can impact your employment, housing opportunities, and personal reputation, making it critical to address these charges with urgency.

When and assault occurs and results in the following it can be enhanced to a felony:

Causes serious physical injury or substantial disfigurement to another, or; Uses a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument to intentionally place somebody in imminent fear of serious physical injury; or was committed on a select group of individuals.

It is illegal to knowingly possess or use dangerous or narcotic drugs. These offenses commonly involve substances such as methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, opiates, hallucinogens, or prescription medications possessed without a valid prescription.

It is unlawful to use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia to manufacture, prepare, store, conceal, or introduce drugs into the body by any means

It is unlawful to knowingly possess or transport dangerous drugs for sale. While the statute does not specifically define “for sale,” intent is often inferred from the quantity involved. If the amount meets the statutory threshold, it can trigger enhanced penalties, including mandatory prison time—even for a first offense.

In Arizona an individual can be convicted of “Shoplifting” when they enter a shop and knowingly obtain goods of another, with the intent to deprive that person of those goods.  This can be done in several different ways i.e. by removing the item without paying, by concealing the item, or even by swapping price tags and paying a lesser value. 

Under Arizona law a forgery occurs when a person knowingly completes or alters a written instrument, knowingly possesses a forged instrument, or knowingly offers or presents a forged instrument. 

3rd degree. If discovered in a non-residential structure, a fenced in yard or if you illegally enter a motor vehicle, and you have the intent to commit a felony or theft (F4).

2nd degree. The charge against you will become more serious (F3) if the structure involved in your case is residential.

1st degree. The most severe level of burglary involves possession of explosives, deadly weapons and similar materials as a part of your intent to commit a crime (F2).