Legal Question in Criminal Law in Arizona

First let me suggest that as in any criminal case your son retain counsel. Not only will counsel fully assess his circumstances but he will advise him concerning options. Moreover, in many (but not all) misdemeanor cases, courts will allow counsel to appear on the defendant/client's behalf. So that may be a way for your son to avoid coming to Arizona just for court (though he may have to appear at some point in time during the case). As for what can happen, it depends on the factual circumstances and your son's background, what court it is in etc.; another reason why your son should have counsel representing him. If your son is in fact charged with misdemeanor threats then he is looking at a class 1 misdemeanor which has maximum penalties of 6 months in jail and a $2500 fine. However, he may not even be looking at jail time, since as I said that will depend on the overall circumstances.

See the link:

http://www.azleg.gov/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/ars/13/01202.htm&Title=13&DocType=ARS