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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: I was recently charged with a felony assault. Can I file charges on my"victim" for assault and trespass?

I am a woman and this came into my home and hit first. He was not invited in, cI've never met this man before. I didt talk to the police when they arressted me. The incident was almost 2 weeks ago, I still haven't been given an attorney so I have nobody to andwer these questions for me.

Priscilla Frisby
Priscilla Frisby
answered on Feb 19, 2021

The only entity that can file criminal charges against any person is a Federal, State, City or Town prosecutor. If the police spoke to all parties involved and did not refer the case to the prosecutor for charges against the alleged "victim" in your case, then it will be really hard to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Arizona on
Q: I was convicted of a DUI-drug A.R.S. 28-1381 (A)(1) in the state of Arizona. Will I be required to have an interlock?

I reside in Lordsburg, NM. My conviction is a class one misdemeanor.

Priscilla Frisby
Priscilla Frisby
answered on Feb 23, 2018

Yes, pursuant to A.R.S. 28-1381(I)(6) requires the court to report the conviction to MVD and the department will send you a letter requiring you to install the ignition interlock for 12 months pursuant to A.R.S. 28-3319 and show them proof of it. You will also be required to take an -hour traffic... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Arizona on
Q: In Arizona, is a 'Commissioner" the same as a Judge or Magistrate for purpose of authorizing a Search Warrant? '
Priscilla Frisby
Priscilla Frisby
answered on Feb 23, 2018

Yes, a commissioner, judge and a magistrate may all authorize search warrants.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Legal Malpractice for Arizona on
Q: Victim of a drunk driver that damaged property exceeding $30,000 in repairs. Need a lawyer who can file civil suits.

The drunk driver was dismissed of all chargers. I am looking for a lawyer who can pursue a civil law suit and look into if there was any leniency towards the defendant. Victim feels as if there was not enough action taken for restitution and wants to sue the city of Yuma. Are there lawyers here in... View More

Priscilla Frisby
Priscilla Frisby
answered on Feb 23, 2018

First you need to search for other possible insurance policies on which to make claims, but if there are no other policies available, besides the one you have exhausted, then you need to do an asset search on the liable party to see if it will be worth the return on your investment to file a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: I’m representing myself in a criminal case, how do I reschedule the court date to prepare?

I plead not guilty to trespassing, disorderly conduct, and assault of an officer. The prosecutor has the charges as misdemeanors and the officer is not pressing charges. I was told that I could not have a court opponented attorney but I could hire one as necessary. My police report states that I... View More

Priscilla Frisby
Priscilla Frisby
answered on Jan 25, 2018

If you are facing jail time and cannot afford to hire private counsel, the court WILL appoint you a lawyer. The State needs to give you all the evidence they have against you, police reports, videos, photos, etc. so that you can decide whether you want to reach a non-trial disposition or go... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Constitutional Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Arizona on
Q: I'm 18 years old and my boyfriend is 26 years old , can we get married ?
Priscilla Frisby
Priscilla Frisby
answered on Jan 25, 2018

Why would you not be able to marry him? Legally you are an adult and are allowed to marry whoever the law will allow you to marry, so unless he is a first-cousin, or other close relative, you can marry him.

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