answered on May 3, 2020
I agree with Mr. Avery, if you have been the victim of a crime, it is best to report the incident to the local law enforcement agency where the crime occurred rather than attempt to determine the statute of limitations yourself if there is any doubt. Statute of limitations laws often have nuances... View More 
Find it , will I get intouble for not checking in ?
answered on Mar 31, 2020
If the judge tells you to do anything at all, you need to do it. In your case, yes, you could definitely get in trouble for not checking in with pretrial services.
answered on Mar 25, 2020
When you are convicted of a felony in Arizona, some of your civil liberties will be suspended. You will lose your right to vote, the right to hold public office, the right to serve as a juror, and, yes, the right to possess a gun. A felony conviction may also prevent a person from obtaining... View More
In plea deals it states if you except the plea charges will be taken off and you plea for lesser time
But if not then you are getting the original charges if wanted plus some and looking at a longer sentence
Isnt that bribing,threatening,intimidation
And against our constitutional rights
answered on Mar 24, 2020
As a question of criminal justice philosophy, your point is well taken. Many legal scholars argue that the massive disparities between what a criminal defendant would be sentenced to if he pled guilty to an offense versus if he went to trial create a constitutional problem. My former criminal law... View More
What are the consequences I can get
answered on Mar 24, 2020
The Arizona law that criminalizes possession of marijuana in Arizona is A.R.S. 13-3405. If you are charged with simple possession of marijuana it can be either a class 6 or up to a class 4 felony depending on the amount of marijuana that you possessed. For example, anything less than 2 pounds is... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2020
An employer can set the wages for an employee at any point that they like provided two things are true:
1) The wage is at least the minimum wage set by law. In Arizona in 2020 this is $12 an hour.
2) The employer is not giving you a lower wage because you belong to a protected... View More
A new female assistant principal started to work at my charter school. She suddenly and abruptly comes to my class, or will raise her voice at .e in front of my class. Last week she observed my class in order to grade me. This in turn, is used to see if my employment contract gets renewed the... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2020
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Arizona and Federal employment discrimination laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of certain protected classes, such as age, sex, race, and national origin. If an employer discriminates against you because of your membership in one of these... View More
A half dozen cars were turning left into the mall. One took aim at the front of my truck and kept smashing through until her entire side was damaged, instead of stopping on impact. Two teen girls were watching. My truck was not drive-able. She pulled over 200 feet into the mall lot and never got... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2020
There is no legal mechanism for an individual to initiate criminal charges. In this sense, there is no such thing as "pressing charges." A victim may only agree to cooperate with the law enforcement agency. For charges to be initiated you would have to convince the police to file a... View More
I was convicted of theft and tariffing I was given 2 case 6 felonies,18 month probation, and 900.00 fine. At the time I should have been offered a PRETIAL FELONY DIVERSION PROGROM. I qualify for the requirements. My question is do I have a chance at another hearing, what step do I take to get this... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2020
It is ultimately up to the prosecuting agency to determine what type of plea offer to grant to a defendant. This is a matter of policy by the prosecutor's office. Arizona courts have long held that "[c]riminal defendants have no constitutional right to a plea agreement and the State is... View More
• What is your day to day as a criminal defense attorney?
• What is your expertise of practice?
• Do attorneys only come in after an arrest has been made?
• What is the role of an attorney from arrest to sentencing?
• How often do attorneys interact with... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2020
• What is your day to day as a criminal defense attorney?
A defense attorney's day includes going to court (usually in mornings, unless there is a hearing or trial scheduled for the afternoon), talking with clients, conducting research on a case, and writing motions.
•... View More
from their pockets and have video/pictures of them stealing 2 times before it’s their first time being arrested and it’s their first offense should they plea guilty or innocent
They are barley 18 no jobs no money they just go to school
answered on Mar 1, 2020
Whether a defendant should plead guilty to a charge depends upon a variety of factors. First, a defendant can only plead guilty if they are able to lay a factual basis for the plea. In other words, the defendant needs to be guilty of the charges and admit in court the underlying facts that would... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2020
Although severance pay is not required by law in Arizona, employers will sometimes offer a severance package when they are terminating an employee. Employers can offer a severance package out of the goodness of their hearts to soften the blow of an involuntary termination, but the main legal... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2020
In Arizona, any criminal case--whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony--may be dismissed either with or without prejudice. What do these terms mean? Dismissal without prejudice means that the case is dismissed for the time being, but the state may refile the charges at a later time. You will... View More
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