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…
The two main differences between Misdemeanor Domestic Violence and Aggravated Domestic Violence (felony) Charges are: Classification: Domestic Violence is a Misdemeanor. Aggravated Domestic Violence is a Felony. Penalties: Misdemeanor Domestic Violence convictions do not carry prison sentences. Felony Domestic violence convictions will result in prison sentencing. Aggravated Domestic Violence…
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…
Aggravated Domestic Violence Charges Aggravated domestic violence is a class 5 Felony in Arizona. “Aggravated” Domestic Violence charges are Misdemeanor charges that are elevated to Felony charges due to the charge being a repeat offense that occurred within 7 years of a prior conviction. A person may be guilty of Aggravated…
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…
DUI Arrest Based on Blood Results in Chandler AZ If the police suspect a motorist is impaired due to drugs, or a suspect refuses to allow the police to conduct a breath test, they will get a warrant to proceed with Drug DUI blood test. If the test results are positive…