The main difference between Misdemeanor Theft and Felony Theft charges is the dollar value of the amount stolen. The second difference is the penalties involved. The higher the dollar value of the stolen property or service, the more severe the penalties if convicted. Under ARS § 13 – 1802 theft charges will…
Motions to Suppress Evidence for Criminal Charges The Arizona Rules of Procedure for criminal cases allows for the defendant to file a “Motion to Suppress” evidence in under specific circumstances. If a justified reason exists, your defense counsel, will file a “Motion” for the court to consider suppressing or disallowing the…
Arizona Driver’s License Revocation Driver’s License revocation is the State of Arizona’s withdrawal of a person’s driving privilege for an indefinite length of time. Revocation of a driver’s license, in most cases, occurs as the result of a serious Gilbert DUI or criminal conviction that involved your driving. For most…
Following an arrest, you will be required to appear in court for an Arraignment. This is your opportunity to inform the court of how you wish to plea, which dictates the type of criminal processing that takes place from there. If you wish to obtain legal representation, and defend your…
Some call the conditions in Sheriff Joe’s controversial Tent city, cruel and inhumane. In the Arizona desert heat during the summer, temperatures inside the sun beaten tents often soar as to 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Some reported temperatures have been reported as high as 150 degrees Sheriff Joe Arpaio defends his position on…
“Some people mistakenly think that because a drug is synthetic or imitation, that it is legal.” Law enforcement officials issued 17 search warrants in Maricopa County, as part of a nationwide operation targeting simulated illegal drugs including Cocaine, Meth, Marijuana and synthetic chemicals. The effects of such sales are being called…
Tempe Police are warning students returning to ASU to be cognizant of drunk drivers; thefts; and assaults. DUI, drug charges, and thefts, pose the largest threat to victims, and the most criminal arrests to those who are new to the school or unfamiliar with their surroundings and Arizona Laws. Here are a…
A “mistake of fact” is a common justification defense used to challenge criminal charges. It means that a violation of the law occurred, but only as a result of a mistaken fact. For example, let’s say a person is on a business, and must rent a vehicle. They then have…
To obtain a copy of your Scottsdale DUI or criminal incident police report contact the Scottsdale Public Safety Records Department. You can mail your request and required payment for the police report to the following address: Scottsdale Public Safety Records Dept. 8401 E. Indian School Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Scottsdale…
Motions to Suppress Evidence in DUI or Criminal Charges Gilbert AZ The Arizona Rules of Procedure for criminal cases governs the procedures and protocol for processing DUI & criminal cases. If retained, your attorney will review your case to determine if any of your rights were violated and what defenses may…