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answered on Dec 14, 2023
If you're unable to find any of your prior court cases on your public record, this could mean a few different things. It's possible that your records have been sealed or expunged. When a record is sealed, it's hidden from public view, but still exists in the legal system.... View More 
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answered on Dec 11, 2023
A police officer on a knock and talk generally doesn't have to identify themselves. The officer has the right of say a door-to-door salesman to come up to your door and ask you questions, you can choose to answer them or not. However, there could be issues if you were not free to leave and the... View More
Me with a parafanilia charge
answered on Dec 8, 2023
The short answer is yes, if you were under arrest then a search incident to an arrest is a lawful search.
emt's worked on my wife's eyes for half an hour and wanted to take her to the hospital. the cops wanted to arrest my wife and the assailant. its a tactic to not have to do any work. the racist hispanic cop took my id to run it (why?) he came back with a hostile attitude. I'm a felon,... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In your situation, where your wife was assaulted by a tenant and the responding law enforcement officers' actions were questionable, there are several steps you can take. First, it's important to document everything: the assault, the treatment your wife received from the EMTs, the... View More
My name is Brittany
Well back in 2021 my now ex sister in law went down to Mesa Superior Court and filed an order and protection on me and she put her 2 kids but she also put my son( 14 at the time) on the order of protection as well..
She went down to the court and gave false... View More
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
Brittany, it sounds like you're facing a challenging and complex legal situation. If you have been wrongfully arrested and are facing jail time for something you didn't do, it's crucial to take immediate legal action.
The first step should be to consult with a criminal... View More
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answered on Nov 21, 2023
Any time you are facing felony charges you should consult a lawyer. If you have 9 charges, chances are this is a very serious situation. If the police try to question you, ask for a lawyer and do not answer any questions.
My court appointed criminal defense attorney withdrew from council on my case is that good or bad?
answered on Nov 1, 2023
It likely means they had a conflict, so they withdrew from your case. Usually, this is not good or bad. Your attorney must withdraw if they discover a conflict (something like they represented one of the witnesses, co-defendants, or victims in the past)
Usually, you can find out the reason... View More
I'm 3 days from my IPTC and despite the judges order that my attorney and I meet no later than 3 weeks after my last court date to discuss the case, I still cannot get my attorney to talk to me.what should I do?
answered on Nov 1, 2023
Keep on trying to contact your attorney, try by phone and email. To put your mind at ease, your IPTC is an informal non-appearance hearing so no real stress that your attorney not contacting you, for now, for this hearing your attorney not contacting you isn't going to effect the outcome of... View More
it was alleged that i was in a fender bender in A company truck. the other party would like to contact our insurance and make a claim. when payday came my boss told me that i had to go convince this other party to take a money bribe and not call his insurance, well i did not do that so he kept my... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2023
No, he can’t force you to bribe someone as he learned according to the facts stated in your question.
They only searched my bag and found meth I side and nothing else was searched and the vehicle was not towed nor impounded I was read right put I. Cuffs and was released was told. I'd have to appear in court in 3 months what should I do I have a fingerprint card I don't waNt to loose... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2023
There may be a search issue there with the search of your purse, if they searched the purse for inventory reasons but didn't ultimately take you into custody.
As for your fingerprints, unfortunately, all courts require you to get fingerprinted prior to your arraignment, even if the... View More
3 days from IPTC still the incarc. defen. Has been unsuccessful reaching his attorney to discuss the case what should the defendant do?
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
If you, as the defendant, are unable to reach your attorney, you should document all attempts you've made to contact them. It's important to act promptly by notifying the court of your efforts and the lack of response from your attorney. You may do this by filing a motion with the court... View More
Me and my boss are telling them it wasn't mine but they still want to charge me. What do I do!!
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answered on Oct 19, 2023
In Arizona, being found with marijuana in a commercial vehicle is a serious offense that could lead to criminal charges and affect your commercial driver's license. If you and your boss are asserting that the marijuana wasn't yours, gathering evidence to support your claim will be... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2023
No the probation department has no court orders about your conduct. So you can refuse with no consequences to you.
However, there may be consequences for your partner. For instance, if they don't want your partner around you and they will only agree to allow your partner around you if... View More
State of Arizona charge was hindering the prosecution and I successfully completed probation
answered on Oct 30, 2023
Yes, your civil rights are automatically restored after your first felony, basically, that means your right to vote and your right to hold public office.
NOTE: you do not automatically get your gun rights back, you can request your gun rights back 2 years after the completion of your... View More
We live in AZ. He lies a lot. We have a mortgage together. What can I do legally to find out and if it is, get him out of home and away from kids?
answered on Oct 2, 2023
You probably need to get it tested. Then once you find out it is meth, you need to ask him to submit to a drug test. If it's positive, you could use that as a reason to get temporary emergency custody (i.e., legal decision-making and parenting time) over the children.
If you're... View More
The only signature that's legit is my mom's 1 signature. And the 2 disinterested witnesses signatures are done by the same person. Who happens to be my sister in laws best friend. And I've never seen a notary that has handwriting like a child's. And all of the initials are not... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2023
If you have genuine concerns about the authenticity of a power of attorney, particularly one with handwritten and initialed changes, you should decline to accept it and request a clean version whose authenticity you don’t question.
Can a prison guard call someone a snitch?
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
It is not illegal. We have free speech in this country. However, while prison guards have certain leeway in how they interact with inmates, they are still bound by professional standards and codes of conduct. Labeling an inmate as a "snitch" can pose serious safety risks for the inmate,... View More
this happened a week ago 09/08/2023 and I have not received a follow up about the situation, not report has been asked for me to file at work and I've just been told nothing can be done because he already quit. I don't feel like anything has been done about the station and an employee for... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2023
Good morning, sorry to hear about the situation at work and at least the person who was harassing you is gone. I'm a workers' compensation attorney and this question should be answered by an employment lawyer. You might want to try reposting your inquiry and limit it to employment and... View More
To get perks of said medical condition
answered on Sep 25, 2023
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Yes, it could be considered fraud. Don't do it. Good luck
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answered on Sep 6, 2023
In Arizona, whether or not you can get probation for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon depends on various factors, including the specific circumstances of the case, your criminal history, and the discretion of the judge. Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is a serious offense, and... View More
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