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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Arizona on
Q: As passenger in a vehicle should I be held accountable for something that was found in the vehicle during a traffic stop

I was getting a ride from acquaintance . I was sitting front passenger seat of a mini van.

I just got into the vehicle not only two miles down the road the cop pulls him over for making an illegal turn. The vehicle ended up being searched and the cops found a bag carrying illegal... View More

Andrea Short
Andrea Short
answered on May 9, 2022

The simple answer to your question is to have a consultation with a lawyer and eventually hire a private defense firm to represent you.

This is very important because it is very common that situations like this happen and you are going to want private attention with a lawyer who is there...
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Q: I was arrested for theft by fraud , but wasn’t charged .They confiscated cash from my paycheck I had can I Get it back
Andrea Short
Andrea Short
answered on May 5, 2022

Hello! Getting arrested for fraud/theft is always going to be a sticky situation because there are so many factors that will contribute to the type of legal advice I can give.

First and foremost, I recommend speaking with us to have a free consultation so we can go over the specifics as it...
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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Arizona on
Q: Once I have completed my conviction for a DUI, can I get the conviction set aside?
Andrea Short
Andrea Short
answered on Apr 27, 2022

Yes! Once you have completed ALL requirements for your DUI conviction, then you can apply for a Set Aside. All requirements means you have completed the jail, counseling, IID (if ordered in an extreme DUI), FINES, and anything else ordered by the judge. Usually most people are on a payment plan for... View More

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