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Q: I am being charged with larceny. I don't understand what this is. I have never been in trouble with the law.

I have 2 back to back court dates. I have been at my job for 6 years now. These charges are from 2019. From then until now I have been employed traveled out of the country flown and have never had a problem. What will be the out come of this for me? I have had my identity stolen a few times

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Q: Security cameras on my property. I've had instances of workers unplugging my security cameras.

The cameras are attached to the house. I want to know where the law falls on security cameras and hired service workers.

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Q: Would I be able to press charges against someone who placed a hidden device in the privacy of my bedroom?

I do know the person who did it and am willing to press charges against this said individual should the opportunity arise. But I was curious, what form of state punishment would this person receive if they were to be brought up on "voyeurism charges", and if I wanted to sue this person... View More

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Q: why would the state file a motion to dismiss the entire case record 2 weeks before trial and keep 3 out of 23 charges?

my lawyer did not tell me about the 20 charges being dismissed i only found out about them being dismissed because I looked my case up online cause I could not remember my trial date my lawyer is using the 20 counts dismissed as leverage for me to sign this open plea for two f4 that is capped at... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for Arizona on
Q: Can you be arrested for Aggravated DUI when your weren't even driving, in front of your house ,with no keys in your poss

Police report says I was observed consuming alcohol and was not even driving or in possession of keys and no ethyl alcohol in my system can the police lie like that on the police report and a year later initially file charges for Aggravated DUI?

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it seems unusual that you would be charged with Aggravated DUI a year after the incident if you were not driving, did not have keys in your possession, and had no ethyl alcohol in your system at the time. However, laws can vary by jurisdiction, and... View More

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Q: If a detective went to my work and questioned me about a crime was he supposed to read me my Miranda rights in N. M.

In NM I got arrested officer did not read me Miranda rights either were they supposed to?

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law and Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: Can I contest a divorce decree (not final) which grants someone custody of a minor whom they have no legal right to?

Daughter’s ex obtained a family court order for divorce against her and custody of my granddaughter. Problem is that he has never lived with my daughter and she had custody prior to his orders (not final decree) being issued in her abcense (she was never served). SHE annulled her marriage void... View More

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Q: DOES AN INDICTMENT HAVE TO BE SERVED OR SENT VIA CERTIFIED MAIL IF THE DEFENDANT IS NOT IN CUSTODY?

IF SO, LET'S SAY THAT THE DEFENDENT'S MAILING ADDRESS OF FILE WAS A PO BOX THUS WAS RETURNED AND IT WAS NOTED ON THE DOCKET AS BEING RETURNED, THAT RETURN MAIL WOULD BE KEPT AS RECORD IN THE CASE FILE, CORRECT?

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Q: IF A RULE 11 COMPTENCY EVALUATION WAS ASKED FOR PRIOR TO AN INFORMATION OR INDICTMENT, HOW WLD THIS EFFECT THE CASE?

SPECIFICALLY... IF THEY CASE DRAGGED ON FOR TWO YEARS BEFORE THE DEFENDANT FOUND OUT? FIRST TIME CRIMINAL OFFENDER, FELONY 5 UNLAWFUL FLIGHT?

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Q: HOW MANY DAYS AFTER A SUMMONS OR AN ARREST DOES THE PROSECUTOR HAVE TO SECURE AN INDICTMENT ?

IF THEY INITIALLY CHARGED VIA DIRECT COMPLAINT AS TO HOLD THE OFFENDER, WOULD THEY NOT HAVE TO ISSUE AN INDICTMENT BEFORE THE PRELIMINARY HEARING AS TO NOT VIOLATE THAT PERSON'S RIGHT TO A PRELIMINARY HEARING WITHIN 10 DAYS IF IN CUSTODY?

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Q: STATE OF AZ, CO PINAL, IF SOMEONE WERE ARRESTED, CHARGED W A FELONY VIA DIRECT COMPLAINT&HELD, WHAT WLD HAPPEN NEXT?

IF THAT PERSON WERE FLAGGED FOR EARLY DISPOSITION COURT AND 10 DAYS AFTER THE ARREST WERE TAKEN FROM JAIL TO THE INITIAL EDC HEARING AND AT THAT HEARING MADE IT CLEAR THAT THEY HAD NO INTENTION OF TAKING THE PLEA THAT WAS SHOWN TO HIM/HER NOR ANY OTHER PLEA, WLD THAT CHANGE WHAT HAPPENED NEXT?... View More

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Q: I was the subject of a police investigation involving illicit substances years ago-More info below-is it safe to travel?

How was the subject of a police investigation involving illicit substances four or five years ago in the state of Arizona- my renter was a heroin dealer who got arrested, and they naturally launched an inquiry into me. I was never a drug dealer, but I also was no stranger to shady dealings with... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it seems that you were not arrested or charged with any crimes related to the police investigation. If there are no outstanding warrants for your arrest, you should be able to travel without facing legal issues.

However, it's essential to...
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Q: I have been arrested for 3 misdemeanor charges and bonded. I was not appointed a public defender. What can I do?

I was arrested for disorderly conduct - fighting, threat/intimidation and cause of fear of physical injury in the state of Arizona. I have never had legal trouble before and don't know what to do. A man was yelling threats at me and told me to get out of the vehicle and fight, so I got out of... View More

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Q: Im a college sophmore

My ex had recently broken up with me, and I had decided with a friend to drive me to his dorm and egg his room. It was supposed to be like a little April Fools Prank that he was unaware of and to make me feel better about the break up but it went too far. So I broke in by 2 college students letting... View More

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answered on Apr 4, 2024

I understand that you are going through a difficult time after your breakup, but it's important to recognize that your actions were not just a harmless prank. Breaking into someone's room and causing damage to their property is a serious offense that can lead to criminal charges.... View More

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Q: Can a gun be used in case of suspect #2 if no charges were filed on suspect#1 who had the gun?

It was a robbery .Two people arrested.First suspect who had gun and discharged it was released without charges.Can the gun be used in second suspects court case?

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Q: If the robbery charges were dropped against the suspect that had the weapon can the other suspect be charged ?

Charges were completely dropped for the suspect that had the gun and fired it.the other suspect is still in jail .can the second suspect be charged with the gun and can the gun be used as evidence in second suspects case.

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Q: gave a friend a sum of cash to hold for me and to dispense as requested. he claims money is gone what can i do

i gave 20 grand to a friend to hold and dispense on request he then comes and tells me he gave it all to me its gone but i can only account for half of it. he recently moved and did some expensive boat repairs that he told me about and im sure he could not afford it what can i do from a legal... View More

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Q: A search warrant was served on my house. I asked the officers why my home and they said it was surveiled

They didn't find any stolen goods and left me to fix my door and sue them for the money. I want to find out if the search was legal

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answered on Mar 24, 2024

The legality of the search conducted at your home depends on several factors. If the officers had a valid search warrant, it typically means that a judge found probable cause based on evidence presented by law enforcement. The specifics of the warrant, such as the address, date, and items sought,... View More

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Q: At a fugitive of justice hearing in Maricopa county and there's a status conference when I'm out on bond. What to expect

Hello maricopa county, I got arrested for a warrant out of Michigan for child support and I got bonded out now I have to go to a status conference. What should I expect at the status conference? Will they put me back in jail.

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answered on Feb 25, 2024

Here are a few key things you can expect at a status conference for a fugitive of justice case in Maricopa County:

- The judge will check in on the progress of getting you extradited back to Michigan to face the child support warrant. The prosecutor will update if Michigan has begun that...
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Q: Will I be extradited from Mexico to the USA for a dv assault charge? I’m a Mexican citizen and have a green card
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answered on Feb 24, 2024

Extradition between Mexico and the United States is governed by treaties and international law, which allow for the transfer of individuals facing criminal charges or convictions from one country to the other under certain conditions. Whether you will be extradited for a domestic violence assault... View More

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