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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Admiralty / Maritime for Arizona on
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Arizona on
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 »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Arizona on
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 »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Arizona on
Q: What might my sentence be for a criminal speeding ticket in AZ for a first time offence?

I was driving and I sped up to make it past the light that I felt was about to turn yellow. There was only one other car on the road and it was a truck in the next lane. I passed the truck but started to slow down once I made it past the light, but the truck was following me and it was dark.... Read more »

Zachary Divelbiss
Zachary Divelbiss
answered on Feb 28, 2023

Based on everything you said, you should be hiring a lawyer to handle this for you. Every case is different so it is not possible to tell you what you will get unless you hire someone. We have seen some judges give people 3+ days of jail for criminal speeding first offense. Other judges might be... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Arizona on
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 »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Arizona on
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 »

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Arizona on
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 »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Arizona on
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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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: Do I have to file a serperate petition for each individual case where ARS 13-911 is concerned?

I am looking to seal records for 3 seperate arrests/convictions, DUI, an assault, and a threats/intimidation... they happened on seperate dates and are seperate cases. I was hoping to include all three on a single petition in order to reduce filing fees and to save time (have them all considered at... Read more »

Amanda J Bynum
Amanda J Bynum
answered on Feb 2, 2023

You have to file a separate petition for each case.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: Can an assault victim sue the apartment complex for having fake security cameras? How about sueing the suspect?

I was assaulted in my apartment complex parking lot by a neighbor. Im a disabled veteran and i was helpless. He was beating me up for 5 minutes and the whole time im thinking that everything is getting recorded on 4 to 5 cameras that were around us. But police officers were familiar with this... Read more »

Freddy Saavedra
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Freddy Saavedra
answered on Jan 9, 2023

Sorry to read about the issues you are going through. I am a service connected disabled veteran and I empathize with your frustrations. In terms of your questions I will try to address them one at a time.

You may be able to obtain an order or protection against the assailant but I am not...
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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: Asking for assistance with recovering addict problems that have been haunting me for years. I cannot get a job because.

I cannot get a job because of my previous drug and theft records. MVD stops me from registering my car and DES is seeking payback of unemployment. Stuck between rock and hard place. I have been clean for approximately 3 years but does't seem to matter. I really need help with possibly getting... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 5, 2023

Check with your local bar association or legal aid society. They maintain lists of pro Bono and reduced fee attorneys who can help you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for Arizona on
Q: Why would a judge give a father sole custody when father have a criminal background? Mother do not have a record

From start of when we first started father failed five drug test nothing was done he got joint custody fast forward to now father have an domestic violence on him from starting a fight with his mom and step dad and had our daughter in the bathroom when his mom tried to check on our daughter he... Read more »

Stephen M Vincent
Stephen M Vincent
answered on Dec 29, 2022

It is difficult to answer this without knowing more, but the short answer to your question is the Court must have been more concerned about Mother than it was with Father. Perhaps the Court overlooked evidence. There are options to challenging the Court's ruling. I recommend you consult with... Read more »

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Domestic Violence for Arizona on
Q: My daughter's ex who no longer resides here showed up to visit the kids with a baseball bat in his hand. legal or not ?

He says her new boyfriend verbally threatened him the night before.

Stephen M Vincent
Stephen M Vincent
answered on Dec 29, 2022

Obviously, he didn't bring the bat to play baseball with the child; he brought it to have a potentially violent confrontation with the boyfriend in front of the child. That is really problematic.

If there are orders in place, your daughter might want to consider seeking a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: I was in an auto accident that wasn't my fault exforman drugged me and caused me to be in this accident no dui ever

I'm being accused of crime I did not commit I had an individual living in my home who is working for my company and he spiked a drink put a bunch of drugs in a drink and I drank it not knowing and 5 minutes later I'm down the road wrapped around two other vehicles completely incoherent

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 11, 2022

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Don't lose further time awaiting a response here from car accident attorneys. Those firms are generally plaintiff-oriented in negligence matters involving other motorists. If you haven't already done... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Wrongful Death for Arizona on
Q: lets just say someones kids commit suicide to drugs, will the parents serve jail time because of that?
Dwane Cates
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answered on Nov 27, 2022

There is no simple yes or no answer to this question. It all depends on the circumstances surrounding the death. The parents involved should contact legal counsel and discuss the circumstances of this case.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: If someone shot at your house and you took off after them and shot the person ? Why would you serve life for protecting
Mike Branum
Mike Branum
answered on Nov 22, 2022

Because you can only use deadly force to defend yourself from an active threat to your life. If you have to "take off after someone" you become the aggressor and could be found guilty of murder if your shooting them results in their death. A life sentence is the potential outcome of a... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Contracts, Criminal Law and Civil Litigation for Arizona on
Q: Is it possible to reverse the transfer of ownership due to fraudulent notarization?

I received a judgment in a lawsuit. The defendant transferred ownership of a newly Mercedes-Benz purchased just before a lien or writ of execution could be filed. The paperwork was illegally notarized by an out of state Notary. Is it possible to file a claim to reverse the sale and file a lien or... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 16, 2022

All of the above.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: Aggravated Assault but it was just a fight.

There was a fight between 3 men. The argument began between two of the men and the third man stepped in. The third man that stepped in was the one who used the weapon. The victim of the fight knows that the individual incarcerated was not the one who actually had the weapon. They have been... Read more »

Steven Scharboneau
Steven Scharboneau
answered on Nov 3, 2022

There is not enough information on this post to know. However, most criminal defense attorneys (myself included) will talk to you about your case for free. This is a discussion best had over the phone. Aggravated assault is a very serious charge, so I recommend reaching out to criminal defense... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Arizona on
Q: I believe my rights were violated. But cops are going to just lie and say they did not. How do i overcome this?
Steven Scharboneau
Steven Scharboneau
answered on Oct 27, 2022

Hire an Arizona criminal defense attorney to defend you and your rights. Most of us on here (myself included) will discuss your case with you free of charge.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Juvenile Law for Arizona on
Q: My significant other of 9 yrs. Daughter is claiming that my dad who has been deceased and I have sexually assaulted her.

I have a child of 7 with my partner. I have not been contacted by any officials for 11 days now. They have not as much as called me.

Steven Scharboneau
Steven Scharboneau
answered on Oct 27, 2022

These types of allegations are very serious and can have life altering consequences. If you are being accused of this, I highly recommend reaching out to an Arizona criminal defense attorney to discuss your options right away. Most of us on here (myself included) will discuss your case with you... Read more »

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