Police officer said will speak to judge for defendant
answered on Aug 7, 2023
The answer the possession charges are fact specific. So: who owned the car? Where was everyone sitting in the car in relation to the drugs? What is everyone’s criminal history? Were the drugs found in anyone’s bag or under anyone’s chair? Were the frustum plain sight?
Is there a... View More 
answered on Dec 21, 2020
I agree with Attorney Maerowitz. The court has each person do a financial affidavit to see if you are eligible for a public defender. If you meet the criteria of indigency, the next step is to see if you qualify regarding your case qualifications. If the prosecutor is not asking for jail time in... View More
how do i fix this this
answered on Jul 28, 2020
Call the detective working on the case, or the victims advocate office at the county attorneys office, and tell them that you were not telling the truth.
Give the detective a new statement. And contact your boyfriends attorney. There are victims rights in Arizona, so you will have to waive... View More
My sister and I got pulled over, she was driving and I was the passenger of the vehicle. They conducted a search and found a large quantity of meth some paraph. marijuana, scale baggies etc. They searched me and found a quarter gram on my person . They ask who the drugs belonged to I said I... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2019
First of all, I’m sorry you’re going through this. The crimes you’re facing a very serious. The meth sales alone, have a punishment of five years prison minimum, 10 years prison presumptive, 15 years prison maximum. And that’s flat time.
Any scales, baggies, ledgers, can be used... View More
Lawyer has been completely unreliable.
answered on Sep 21, 2018
First, I am sorry your attorney has not given you confidence. It is hard enough to face criminal charges, but not having an attorney who you feel is in your corner is unbearable.
Second, you should always give anything you need the Court to see to your attorney first. It is not advisable... View More
I gave my car to a friend. He won't pick up his phone for 3 days now. He returned my vehicle then hopped in it and told my kids he was going to the studio. I never told him he could. Can I press charges. He won't bring it back
answered on Sep 19, 2018
Yes. There are two types of charges in this area.
One is called the means of transportation. And then a lesser felony is called unlawful use of means of transportation.
A theft of means involves someone permanently trying to deprive you of your property (vehicle). And on a lawful... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2018
Call the probation department and ask to speak to her supervisor. Prepare specific dates with any actions she’s made that you have issues with. Hopefully the supervisor can speak to her and then reassign into different probation officer.
Best of luck. Josephine Hallam
My son was parked on the side of the road and he was in his backseat changing for work when a man entered his driver door and proceeded to drive off with my son and his car.My son asked him what he was doing and tried to fight the man from the back seat and the man pulled out a knife and was trying... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2018
Your son is a victim and is protected under the victim bill of rights of Arizona. This means that the prosecutor will contact him if an arrest is made, with all court dates, regarding any type of plea or if the case is going to trial.
He will be assigned a victims advocate through the... View More
Pulled over and expedited back to Colorado what is most likely the punishment he has a F6 for trespassing
answered on Sep 19, 2018
If I followed your question correctly, you’re wanting to know the possible punishments for class six felony in Arizona. A class six felony is the lowest level felony, but if your friend has priors it would be a higher punishment.
And if the phone he was committed while on parole... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2018
I am assuming you are referring to second misdemeanor assault. The punishment for a class one misdemeanor is up to six months in jail, fines, fees, and probably domestic violence counseling.
If there was any sort of fracture or serious bodily injury or a weapon was used, it can be charged... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2018
These are extremely serious charges. If you or a loved one are facing charges under these statutes, I encourage you to speak to an a attorney who has experience with sex crime defense.
Many of us here on Justia, myself included, have a long history of defending high level Sex crimes and... View More
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