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Understanding The Criminal Code

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Complex Criminal Law

Many laws in the United States are many years old. To keep them current, many amendments and revisions have been made. This causes problems when trying to understand criminal law. It is for this reason that there are specialist legal practitioners such as an Arizona criminal defense lawyer who focus on this area alone.

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Understanding Criminal Law

State Vs. Federal



To understand criminal law it is best to know the difference between state and federal laws. A federal law is applied to all states. A state law is just that. A law created by each individual state. It only has effect within its own territory. Many states have contradictory rules regarding things such as drug crime.

Defense Vs. Prosecution



The second biggest division in criminal law is that between prosecution and defense. Prosecution attorneys represent the state as it charges a citizen for a crime. This is different from an Arizona criminal defense lawyer, who defends the rights of the citizen during a trial. It is possible that an Arizona criminal lawyer may handle both types of cases, but obviously not in regard to the same case.

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Types Of Crimes

There are many different types of crimes. The code covers almost every type of act imaginable. Some common groups of crimes include:

  • Violent crimes

    These include things such as assault and murder.

  • Drug Offences

    These include smuggling, growing and consuming illegal substances.

  • White collar crimes

    These include non-violent actions such as fraud.

  • Crimes against the state

    These include espionage and treason

  • Tax crimes

    Avoiding paying tax due.

Due to the fact that there are so many different types of crimes attorneys, often choosing the right one becomes difficult. This allows them to develop a large knowledge of experience. It is for this reason that you may come across titles such as a White Collar Attorney.

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White Collar Crimes

White collar offences are one of the most interesting areas of the criminal code. It is the only area that is named after a social class. The original basis is that the type of offences that are included in this group are normally carried out by white collar workers. These are people in a professional job such as banking or accounting. The types of offences under this category include:

  • Fraud
  • Embezzlement
  • Insider dealing
  • Theft
  • Computer crimes
  • Identity theft

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Punishments

The punishments for various crimes can differ widely. Some only require paying a fine and do not have an imprisonment sentence. Community service punishment may be issued out too.

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What To Do

If you think that you are under investigation or you are arrested, it is essential that you speak to an Arizona criminal defense lawyer at once. If contacted quick enough they may be able to reduce the charges against you by pleading to the prosecutor directly. The most important thing is to remember not to make a statement until you have got advice from a lawyer.

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