This guys I know committed a felony. He went on the run. I met him out one night while he was on the run and he beat me up. So I filed charges.
He was then caught on the felony charge. My charge still stands. yet the prosecutor is telling me that due to the fact he was in jail he was not... View More 
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
It sounds like you're dealing with a complex situation involving the intersection of several legal principles.
Firstly, the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees a defendant a right to a speedy trial. However, this right can be balanced against other interests,... View More
Said search warrant had only non residents on it yet covered in the broad east meaning possible Also what part of the warrant does the judge actually see when the four corners rule is used
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
"The four corners rule" in the context of search warrants refers to the legal principle that a judge should only consider the information contained within the four corners of the affidavit - that is, the written document itself - when determining whether there is probable cause to issue... View More
I have a friend who files for disability through social security. She is 63 years old and has chronic pain and health problems. She is making the lowest wage in a small business and is continuously discriminated through the company. She is harassed about not being able to use technology as well as... View More
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answered on Aug 6, 2023
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does provide protection against discrimination for individuals with disabilities, and this may include those receiving Social Security Disability benefits. Your friend may be able to take legal action if she believes she has been discriminated against due... View More
My HOA says it's a state law that I can't
answered on Jun 26, 2023
Your HOA is correct. Under Arizona law, an HOA cannot adopt a rule that prohibits you from displaying the US flag in accordance with the federal Flag Act.
The federal Flag Act provides: "The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark,... View More
Trailers, van and Harley towed for safe keeping after arrested at campsite for misdemeanor ticket..BLM requested the tow knowing I would be back in less then 24 hrs..as the Sheriff said it was just protocol and I would be self released once processed.
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
There are generally laws that allow for government agencies to impound vehicles for safekeeping, but the specifics can vary by state and agency. Typically, the agency is required to provide notice to the owner of the vehicle and to provide an opportunity for the owner to retrieve the vehicle. If... View More
What's is the due process when the issue of competency is brought up.
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
If the issue of competency is raised during an arraignment, the judge may order a competency evaluation of the defendant to determine if they are able to understand the charges against them and assist in their own defense.
If the defendant is found competent, the criminal proceedings will... View More
This has been bothering me more lately than usual as I am now homeless and have to feed myself and my dog with no money. I just cannot see how it is a legitimate per view of government to, in essence, require an individual to have the monetary capacity to feed themselves which is a basic human... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
The requirement for a license to hunt or fish is based on the principle of conservation and management of wildlife resources. Hunting and fishing licenses help fund wildlife management and conservation efforts, such as habitat restoration, research, and education. Without these funds, it would be... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
A judge may order a dismissal and civil judgment in a civil rights suit for various reasons, such as:
Lack of evidence: If there is not enough evidence to support the plaintiff's claims, the judge may dismiss the case and enter a civil judgment in favor of the defendant.... View More
This came after I threatened my ex to have my son's mouth fixed because he had a mouthful of bad teeth. She took him from Utah to Colorado and left him with his half sister whom he had never met and she filed for emergency guardianship due to neglect. All of which was taking place without my... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2023
I'm sorry that I didn't see this sooner. I hope your son is with you now.
If he is not, you need to talk to a family law attorney in the state where he currently is about what you need to do to get that state to enforce the order of this Court.
If he is in Arizona,... View More
When asked about bag of meds, Driver informs officer he is a Type 1 Diabetic but ran out of insulin, & is on the way home to retrieve spare insulin vial.
Driver also wearing a CGM (blood sugar monitor) & high blood sugar alarm repeatedly goes off during interaction. Would the... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2022
It would depend on what happened after the officer saw the medication and the syringe. If you are saying that the officer used that observation to extend the traffic stop for the tail light to investigate into drug possession--there may be a Forth Amendment issue here. The USSC has said there are... View More
There were 3 of us on my locked property who were detained for 4 hours waiting for a search warrant. We went to jail and released 5 days later with no explanation no court visits and no return of property. Can they use any evidence collected from that search to bring up charges later down the road
answered on Sep 10, 2022
The answer is it depends. There is a lot more information I would need to know to accurately answer that question.
If you were placed under arrest and there was sufficient probable cause for the arrest, then police can hold you until they get a warrant for a search. If they did place you... View More
My friend is a prohibited possessor. His wife put a handgun under their seat with the intention of taking it to the police department because she found it in a park where there were children playing. My friend was unaware of it's presence. He was stopped and the police officer charged him with... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2022
A prohibited possessor charge in Arizona is actually called "Misconduct Involving a Weapon" and is a class 4 felony. This charge carries the potential for years in prison and depending on a person's prior criminal convictions, this charge could be a prison mandatory charge.... View More
Inmate NEEDS supervision reinstated. It would have been granted but Board said Inmate WAVED- Inmate did not intentionally WAVE- He was misinformed when signed paper. What can inmate do now to get RELEASED?
answered on Aug 4, 2022
Thank you for your question, but I'd need to clarify some of the finer points to give a more accurate answer. First, was this a revocation hearing to revoke probation? If so, what type of probation? Also, I'm interested to know more about the board that said that rights were waived and... View More
They entered the yard handcuffed him at 10am searchead his home and found his safe broke into it found drugs and money and arrested him and served him aearch warrant at 120 pm while already in jail is that even ligal i thought you needed a warrant to search premises and their body cams were off... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2022
Generally speaking, the government needs a search warrant to search your home. There are some exceptions such as exigent circumstances or imminent danger. You indicated that they served a warrant him later in the day. What really matters is when was the warrant issued by the Court. Again,... View More
Was let go the day of the incident
Arrested but on a different case but was a misunderstood and let go
Recently issued a warrant
But when I was getting questioned I was getting questioned by the fbl or Dea about a different case that has nothing to do with me
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answered on Jul 10, 2023
It's important to consult with a legal professional to understand the specifics of your case and address your concerns about the timing of the warrant. They can review the details, assess any grounds for challenging the case or seeking dismissal, and provide guidance based on their expertise.... View More
I was pulled over for speeding and the officer was asking me about my recent arrest and I was unaware of this arrest. He informed me I had been arrested a week prior and charged with fraudulent schemes and taking identity of another. I was not present for this arrest and had no knowledge of this... View More
answered on May 7, 2023
One possibility is that the Court may have issued a summons and after you failed to appear at your court date, an arrest warrant issued. It could be that you never were aware of the summons and it was sent to a bad address. You should consult a criminal defense lawyer to go in greater detail and... View More
I was incarcerated at Maricopa county jail on during January 26th of 2023 and I was in a psychiatric unit at lower buckeye jail and I was I happened to not feel good I was throwing up about 6 to 7 times that day and I had asked the deal if she could call the nurse or call the medical so that they... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
Based on the information provided, it is not clear what the claim is for. Please provide additional details and context for me to accurately determine if it is a valid claim for a lawsuit.
Occured last December at the Yuma county jail. It happened to my boyfriend and several other inmates within the same pod. The detention officer was masturbating and finished at the inmates door while they tried to sleep.
answered on Feb 7, 2022
You would need to report this behavior to the Yuma County Sheriff. If you get no response there, you would next turn to the Arizona Office of the Attorney General.
While it is possible the inmates could sue in civil court, without an investigation and findings from a law enforcement agency,... View More
Since he is a felon is the recording inadmissible or is it valid? Can police use felons to try to get things on you.
answered on Feb 3, 2022
do you know how many criminal informants are felons? And every jailhouse snitch is probably a felon. So the answer is YES. Felons are used all the time to help secure convictions. That recording CAN be admissible. But that doesn't mean it MUST be. An experienced attorney who knows the rules of... View More
Can I get out of jury duty if I tell them my opinions wouldn’t be fair as a juror? Such as, I always side with law enforcement on every issue, which would make me too biased on the jury.
answered on Feb 3, 2022
No attorney worth their salt would undermine the process of Jury Duty by telling you what you should say to get out of it. As much as people dread it, our society couldn't function without citizens willing to sit through trials and examine evidence to reach a conclusion.
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