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Q: I sold my car in Arizona, and when the guy went to transfer it he was told there is a restitution lean on it. I went to

I went to DMV and they don't have the info as to what court ordered this. What can I do? The charges are from 2004.

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Q: Criminal conspiracy by judge, prosecutor and public defender, how to stop it?

Defendant goes to preliminary hearing and a continuance for the next court date is set. The conspiracy between the three is that it is (always)docketed as if defendant asked for the continuance. NO ONE in forms defendant that by doing this, he has stopped the time frames against the state. Trick... Read more »

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Q: Okay I had a open case out here and then caught another case in Georgia. What’s gonna happen

I just got sentenced out here and put on IPS Probation. Now what’s gonna happen with my case in Georgia

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Q: Are two rule 11 evaluations allowed in one criminal case? Arizona.

I am facing a felony and wish to take it to trial so the court did a rule 11 evaluation on me (arrested 3/8/22 & it was Oct before the evaluation was complete and I was deemed competent. My court appointed public defender clearly does not want to take it to trial, it's clear as he tells me... Read more »

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Q: my ex filed his response10 days late is it too late to bring up default since it's filed

his response is a lie he cited that I said him getting the house because it was his inheritance but I never said that and it is not his inheritance it was a gift to both of us when I gave birth to the only grandchild and then the house was supposed to be hers when she turned 18. he got his... Read more »

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Q: Is it legal for law enforcement in AZ to raid my house without showing me a search warrant or explain to me why.

My house was rated by drug task force. They pulled up in my front yard with 2 swat tanks and a helicopter firing percussion grenades. They busted the door down and searched the premises. I was never given or show a search warrant or a warrant for my arrest. I'm confused on what grounds they... Read more »

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Q: My 12yr old daughters teacher was in her personal space yelling/intimidating and spitting in her face.Can I press charge

Daughters teacher in her face yelling/ intimidating and spitting in her face. Also degrading calling her dumb. Its been reported to school but no actions were taking on him it still is continuing to date.can I press charges for intimidating and assault as he was spitting in her face while yelling... Read more »

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Q: ok soam se;f repotirt as person in guilt of trason to the united stats. can you hep me??
James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 8, 2023

Can you rewrite your question so that there is more clarity? It is difficult to discern exactly what you are asking.

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Q: If the police search the vehicle I'm in because the passenger was seen with drugs in hand, can they open a locked safe,

Open the safe with a sledge hammer, safe found locked in the trunk of car, a trunk that only opens with the car key.. with out a warrant? Does probable cause allow the police to brake into the safe with a hammer with out a warrant?

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Q: In Arizona criminal case my codefendant confessed to cop that they did it. Can they still prosecute me?

Dangerous Drug/ paraphernalia posession,under threshold. Co-defendant confessed to putting it in my pocket when pulled over for traffic violation. He claimed full responsibility for it 2 times, 2nd time post miranda

Zachary Divelbiss
Zachary Divelbiss
answered on Mar 7, 2023

Yes, even if your co-defendant admits to possessing any or all of the drugs, you can also be charged. There are a few different reasons why that are going to depend on your specific case. First, it could be a false confession that the evidence doesn't support. Second, you can still be in such... Read more »

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Q: anyone know subject mater juristiction

on inditment has place as maricopa

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Q: Dangerous Drug charge isn't there a way on a first offense to have the felony dropped to a mischdemeanor?
Zachary Divelbiss
Zachary Divelbiss
answered on Mar 3, 2023

Yes there is. It is not easy to get and there is definitely no guarantee that it will happen. The first thing to do is to hire a private lawyer because it is very rare that you can get this kind of outcome without a private lawyer. The lawyer will work to negotiate a deal down to a misdemeanor. The... Read more »

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Q: If a parolee is not asked for conviction details by her/his employer, is the parolee bound by AZ law to volunteer them?

My parole officer requires the voluntary disclosure of conviction details to any and all employers regardless of whether they ask.

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Q: If p.o has 10 days to serve warrent after back in custody but doesn't serve for 17dsys can I be released for that
Zachary Divelbiss
Zachary Divelbiss
answered on Feb 28, 2023

Warrants have many strict rules that if they are not followed and executed correctly then they can be dismissed. However, you seem to be saying there was a 10 day limit on an arrest warrant. I have never seen a deadline to execute an arrest warrant.

It is common with search warrants that...
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Q: If someone who is law enforcement does something illigal to you can they take a statement or claim from you legally?
Zachary Divelbiss
Zachary Divelbiss
answered on Feb 28, 2023

If someone is working as an active duty police officer, then they have to act in a professional manner consistent with their training. If they do something illegal then they should be reported. If something they did violated your constitutional rights and they charged you with a crime then you... Read more »

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Q: I am SMI and went crazy and got a f6. No one was hurt. I am suicidal about this. Can suicidalness get case dismissed?

I am smi. I thought drug traffickers were trafficking children. I am now suicidal about my felony. Can my suicidalness get my case dismissed?

Zachary Divelbiss
Zachary Divelbiss
answered on Feb 28, 2023

No. In almost every situation, you cannot get a case dismissed due to suicidal inclinations or attempts. That is not a legal defense to your charges. There are situations where the life circumstance of someone can change and that could cause a case to be dismissed. In one example, someone is... Read more »

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Q: Is there anything in mohave county criminal law called a Donald plea or Donald trial pertaining to a theft for means of

For means of transportation

Zachary Divelbiss
Zachary Divelbiss
answered on Feb 28, 2023

Most felony courts refer to this as a Donald Advisement. This is where the prosecutor is required to say out loud to the judge and the rest of the court what the current plea offer is. They also state if the defendant has any prior felonies and whether they are category 1, 2, or 3 if you lose your... Read more »

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