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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
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answered on May 2, 2023
Social Security Administration (SSA) does not put a tracer on Social Security numbers. However, if you have an outstanding warrant, it could potentially affect your ability to obtain employment as employers often conduct background checks. It is important to address any outstanding warrants and... View More
In Phoenix, AZ with no record at all, not even a ticket. I was charged with ARS 13-1805 for shoplifting from a Hobby Lobby for 50-60 dollars in things and noticed the ticket (printed onto a traffic ticket) doesnt have any detailed information on it, my eye and hair color are wrong, and something... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2023
For misdemeanor charges, it is common for them to be charged by an officer using the Arizona Traffic Ticket and Complaint form even when it is not a traffic offense. For a first offense sometimes there is an opportunity at diversion. Regardless, you should contact a lawyer immediately to help go... View More
Also can the News Media have rights to broadcast a minor identity as well as false information
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answered on Apr 6, 2023
In the United States, a minor who is being charged with a crime generally has the right to have a parent or attorney present during questioning. This is to ensure that the minor's rights are protected and that they are not coerced into making statements that could incriminate them.... View More
I was pulled over for suspicion of DUI in late January and was released from jail the following day. I was charged with the DUI in September.
answered on Apr 6, 2023
Yes, Rule 8 applies; however, this is different from the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is the time the prosecutor has to file charges whereas Rule 8 involves your right to a speedy trial after charges are already filed. For a misdemeanor DUI the prosecutor typically has up to... View More
I was arrested 7 years ago for a check I went to jail my husband bonded me out I went back to court and the judge told me no further charges were being filed and told us where to go to get the bond money back. But in January I was arrested on a warrant to that I knew nothing about a d got ORd and... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2023
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answered on Apr 4, 2023
Unless there's a vessel or other maritime connection, this may be something that a criminal defense attorney could advise on - one option is to reach out to attorneys to try to discuss in an initial phone consult. Good luck
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
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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... View More
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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... View More
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.... View More
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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... View More
For means of transportation
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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... View More
I am smi. I thought drug traffickers were trafficking children. I am now suicidal about my felony. Can my suicidalness get my case dismissed?
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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... View More
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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... View More
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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... View More
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... View More
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... View More
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... View More
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... View More
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.
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... View More
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... View More
He says her new boyfriend verbally threatened him the night before.
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... View More
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
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... View More
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