Can the State amend the charge, after the statute of limitations has run on the right date? I see the exceptions. Evidence issues abound. But the complaint filing date is most likely prosecutor error because they waited 11 months to file and made a mistake in reading the Officers report, which... View More 
answered on Dec 14, 2023
You are correct, the statute of limitations for misdemeanor charges in Arizona is 1 year from the date of when the event occurred or the government had reason to know of the offense. It sounds like you may have an issue here. You should contact an Arizona criminal defense attorney with more of the... View More
An exforman drugged me and I do not remember anything of that night or 3 days following that. All I remember is waking up in jail. What is the least amount if time I am looking at if it is my very 1st dui, and I am 63 years old?I graduated the salvation army 5 years ago and haven't touched any... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2022
Each case is different and you should reach out to a criminal defense attorney immediately to discuss your case. Most defense attorneys (myself included) will talk to you about the maximum sentence, minimum sentence, options and possible defenses for no cost at all. The information you have... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2023
You are not always entitled to a jury trial for a misdemeanor offense in Arizona. It depends on what the charges are. Your best bet is to reach out to a licensed Arizona criminal defense attorney for a free consultation.
There was a fight between 3 men. The argument began between two of the men and the third man stepped in. The third man that stepped in was the one who used the weapon. The victim of the fight knows that the individual incarcerated was not the one who actually had the weapon. They have been... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2022
There is not enough information on this post to know. However, most criminal defense attorneys (myself included) will talk to you about your case for free. This is a discussion best had over the phone. Aggravated assault is a very serious charge, so I recommend reaching out to criminal defense... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2022
Hire an Arizona criminal defense attorney to defend you and your rights. Most of us on here (myself included) will discuss your case with you free of charge.
I have a child of 7 with my partner. I have not been contacted by any officials for 11 days now. They have not as much as called me.
answered on Oct 27, 2022
These types of allegations are very serious and can have life altering consequences. If you are being accused of this, I highly recommend reaching out to an Arizona criminal defense attorney to discuss your options right away. Most of us on here (myself included) will discuss your case with you... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2022
Misdemeanors are criminal charges and it definitely is advisable to at a minimum contact a criminal defense attorney to discuss your options. Most defense attorneys (myself included) will discuss your case with you and help you weigh options free of charge.
answered on Oct 1, 2022
The short answer is yes. You need to call an Arizona attorney (like myself) to discuss the facts of your case further. Most attorneys (including myself) will talk o you about your case free of charge. After going over the details, I'd be able to help you understand whether you need to hire a... View More
Public info on my case.
1/29/2018 RNM - Returned Mail D 2
1/10/2018 002 - ME: Hearing Vacated D 2
1/9/2018 IWA Issuance of Warrant D 2
1/8/2018 Initial Appearance P 1
1/8/2018 Initial Appearance D 2
12/6/2017 RTM - Returned Mail or Returned/ReMailed... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2022
It will depend on which court you are referring to. Contact an Arizona criminal defense attorney and they will check into it as much as possible for you. Most of us (myself included) will look into your case free of charge to determine if you need representation.
When asked about bag of meds, Driver informs officer he is a Type 1 Diabetic but ran out of insulin, & is on the way home to retrieve spare insulin vial.
Driver also wearing a CGM (blood sugar monitor) & high blood sugar alarm repeatedly goes off during interaction. Would the... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2022
It would depend on what happened after the officer saw the medication and the syringe. If you are saying that the officer used that observation to extend the traffic stop for the tail light to investigate into drug possession--there may be a Forth Amendment issue here. The USSC has said there are... View More
The apt # was not included in the mailing address, but was readily available in my records. The court issued a failure to appear warrant on 9/11/2022. I found docket online, and tried to show up for court. I made motion to correct the courts error in my mailing address on 09112022. The court... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2022
The warrant can easily be dealt with. If it isn't dealt with, you will be arrested by law enforcement next time you have police contact. It sounds like there may be a service issue here, but it needs more attention and investigation from a criminal defense attorney. If you are facing criminal... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2022
The police do not necessarily have to tell you, but the government does have to tell you eventually in most circumstances. You have a Sixth Amendment Right under the United States Constitution to face your accusers and ask them questions in court. Usually a person accused of a crime will find out... View More
I was charged dui 1 both times, I've been working on that part of my charges, can I also be charged seperately though prosecuted for a felony for that same arrest. It was dui other both times, and same sentence for both. Now fearful of felony
charge on the same arrest that I'm... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2022
The answer is it depends. Generally speaking, it isn't uncommon for DUI charges to start off as a misdemeanor and then be referred up to county for felony prosecution. I've seen this happen plenty of times before. It really will depend on the fats of your case and the way they charged it.... View More
This was originally a 1 night stay in jail, but my legal guardians spoke to the judge to keep me for longer & the judge was forced to make my charges worse. It is a Disorderly Conduct (Domestic Violence) charge, that in 2018 was set aside with my parents in court by a judge.
I just... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2022
I'd have to look more into this. That said, if you were a juvenile at the time there could be options for having your record sealed all together. Also, there is a new law that will go into effect on 1/1/2023 that will provide an avenue for expungement in Arizona. This may be something you want... View More
There were 3 of us on my locked property who were detained for 4 hours waiting for a search warrant. We went to jail and released 5 days later with no explanation no court visits and no return of property. Can they use any evidence collected from that search to bring up charges later down the road
answered on Sep 10, 2022
The answer is it depends. There is a lot more information I would need to know to accurately answer that question.
If you were placed under arrest and there was sufficient probable cause for the arrest, then police can hold you until they get a warrant for a search. If they did place you... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2022
No. Felony cases can be brought before a grand jury or there can be a probable cause hearing during the preliminary hearing phase. This can be a witness or a non-witness hearing. Misdemeanor cases need neither and can be charged simply by the prosecution filing a complaint. Also, it is important to... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2022
Thank you for the question. It could mean that a bench arrest warrant was issued. I would need more context to be able to answer the question accurately. If indeed an arrest warrant was issued, if you come into contact with law enforcement they will arrest you and take you to jail. You should reach... View More
Now the saying she can not be released due to probation violation and an additional shoplifting charge .
answered on Aug 22, 2022
I'm sorry to hear about this situation. Depending on the specifics, your daughter will likely be appointed a public defender at no cost to her or you. If you'd like to speak to a criminal defense attorney, most attorneys in this field (including myself) offer a free consultation.
Come to find out I was no longer on probation I've been off since April
answered on Aug 18, 2022
Thanks for your question. This sounds very troubling and in order to answer your question completely, I'd need to do some research and investigate more. To do that, I'd need a lot more information from you. Most criminal defense attorneys (including myself) offer free consultations. If... View More
My friend is a prohibited possessor. His wife put a handgun under their seat with the intention of taking it to the police department because she found it in a park where there were children playing. My friend was unaware of it's presence. He was stopped and the police officer charged him with... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2022
A prohibited possessor charge in Arizona is actually called "Misconduct Involving a Weapon" and is a class 4 felony. This charge carries the potential for years in prison and depending on a person's prior criminal convictions, this charge could be a prison mandatory charge.... View More
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