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Arizona Municipal court case was dismissed the day of trial, and following month was refiled with new case number for the same exact charges of ars13-1203a1 and 13-2904A1 in which there was no injury the victim recorded the event with a cell phone camera then went to police dept filed charges. I... View More 
His roommate at Arizona State University called the cops on him and had him arrested. Now he cannot return to his apartment. How can I get out of this lease since he is no longer able to live there? He is now back in Texas seeking treatment. He tried to commit suicide and after letting the leasing... View More
My father passed away in 2021 and left 2 companies to his 3 beneficiaries. Myself and my 2 siblings. My middle brother who is a Jr. has taken over the company, he pushed me to take personal leave and then never allowed me back into the company. We are equal owners with 38.5% shares, and my youngest... View More
How's upset cuz my storage unit got broken into the girl didn't want to show me any video evidence all I asked was to see the cameras she wouldn't show me then she called the cops on me the cops came they arrested me cuz they found a broken pipe in my backpack I did have weapons in... View More
My mom was married to xx. She is an incredibly violent women. She told us he confessed to take the blame for someone else, whom she would not disclose, because he was told that the first offence would only give him a few years in jail. Years later I still ask my mom about this as she helped him... View More
Judge forcing me to represent self naming said attorney "advisory counsel" judge prejudicial. I'm indigent. Need counsel. Jurisdiction? Out of state resident
He was arrested on the spot and told he could not return to his apartment that is on the ASU campus. I just want to know his rights and if he should get a public defender.
answered on Oct 30, 2024
While I do not have a copy of your son's lease agreement or the trespass notice in front of me, these documents can be controlling as to whether or not he still has access to his apartment.
Primarily he needs to get in touch with the management to find out if they will enforce the... View More
Walmart falsely accused me accused of stealing and wanted me off the property. I went to court and gotten the shoplifting charge dismissed and received permission to come back. But this one employee must didn’t get the memo and called the police. But as stated before I received permission to... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2024
It is a defense to trespassing charges that you had permission to be on the premises--if you have proof in the form of texts or a letter that should be sufficient to get the charges dropped.
For the future, you have to go through Walmart corporate process to get written confirmation from... View More
She has served almost 4yrs on a trafficking stolen goods charge for a nail gun taken to a pawn shop. She currently has a release date in 2027 with credits to move that up into Dec 2026. She is low risk, works offsite daily and no write ups. She was given the max 13yrs (2031) because she did have a... View More
Is there an AZ statue supporting the request of deffered or lowered fees due to medical issues? Or should person not pay, go to jail and have AZ provide medical needs?
Can a judge deny me an attorney? Im indigent and today I got à call from a rude person saying my public defender had withdrawn and the judge ordered I hire an attorney or represent myself
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answered on Oct 18, 2024
I'm sorry you're experiencing this situation. In Arizona, if you cannot afford an attorney, the court is required to provide you with a public defender. A judge cannot deny you legal representation based solely on your request.
If your public defender has withdrawn, you should... View More
I skipped but am unsure if I should do anything else. There’s not a report button either. Do I need to verify people are over 18 on this site?
answered on Oct 17, 2024
This is a fairly common situation people run into in the internet age. Sometimes it is an actual minor on an adult web site, other times is a fraudster attempting to extort money from site visitors and frequently it is a police officer posing as a minor working on an undercover task force. As a... View More
We have been dating since i was 16 and he was 19
answered on Oct 30, 2024
If you both are sexually active, yes, your boyfriend could be arrested charged with statutory rape under Arizona law because it seems like he is 24 months older than you.
Unfortunately, there is no defense available for him because your boyfriend more than 24 months older than you.
you're super singing indictment was fabricated I should not have been held culpable as I was under the influence Dilaudid and Morphine administered by a physician.then incarcerated me for almost 6 yearsover eight threat to not even be carried out after the judge had ordered me to go back to... View More
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answered on Oct 20, 2024
I'm truly sorry you're experiencing all of this. It’s important to reach out to a legal professional who can help you understand your rights and navigate the complexities of your situation. They can assist in addressing any wrongful actions and work towards resolving your case.... View More
The search warrant contained someone else's entire SSN and was given to me.
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answered on Sep 27, 2024
No, a police agency should not disclose someone else's social security number on your copy of a search warrant. This kind of information is considered highly sensitive and protected by privacy laws. If the disclosure happened, it may violate privacy rights under laws like the Privacy Act or... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but you posted last week, and from your question, it looks like you might be under the impression this is a law firm or a legal team. This isn't a legal team. It is only a Q & A forum. Don't lose further time awaiting a response. It looks like... View More
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answered on Sep 20, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a frustrating and difficult situation. If the Department of Economic Security (DES) has reported a conviction while your case is still ongoing, this could be a mistake. Typically, a conviction should not be recorded until a legal case is fully resolved, so it may... View More
Im a female, there was no female officer present, and two guys both searched me touched me inappropriately. They had no search warrant. They asked me if i had a dog in my car, i said im at work, no. I was inside working, my car was parked outside. Then they said if i dont give them my keys they... View More
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answered on Sep 20, 2024
What happened to you sounds distressing, and it’s understandable you’re questioning its legality. Generally, police need a warrant to search you or your car unless there are special circumstances like probable cause or if they believe immediate action is required for safety. The way they... View More
In Arizona there is a exception that allows a probationer under appropriate supervision to work with probationers in treatment as a substance abuse counselor, Can you site that law for me please and give me the details?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
In Arizona, a probationer can work as a substance abuse counselor under specific conditions, as outlined in Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-901.01. This statute provides an exception for probationers to work in the field of substance abuse counseling, particularly when their own experiences can be... View More
2003 husband deported for drugs he should of fought it but ,didnt he was told he could
get is visa back easily. But i have been told they lied to him , he signed voluntary and was removed from usa . Other lawyers have told us it is extremely difficult and rare for coming back legally
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answered on Aug 4, 2024
Re-entering the U.S. after being deported for drug charges and losing permanent residence is very challenging. Since your husband was deported for drug-related offenses, he may face significant barriers due to the serious nature of the crime.
The process for re-entry typically involves... View More
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