How difficult is it to remove something off a record?: I have a 31 y.o. mentally disabled son who while off his medication he made a noise in his apt. and the neighbor called the police. When the police got there, he resisted arrest. In his mind, they were enemy soldiers and he thought he was defending himself (he had been watching about Iraq on the TV news). The police tazzed him and hauled him to jail, but when it was discovered he was psychotic and off his meds it was dropped to a misdemeanor. BUT now... he is taking shots, is stable and can't get a job (although he has been hired 3 times), when they check his record, they call and say "I'm sorry, but....". How can we get this misdemeanor taken off or sealed in his record? Thank you!
Julio's answer: Arizona does not have expungement. You should seek the counsel of a private attorney to discuss what is called a: "Motion To Set Aside Conviction" which is slightly different from an expungement. But, yes, probation must be completed - and successfully - before this can even be explored. Good luck.
I need pro bono help in Arizona Asap: My Fiance is Either being charged or framed for something he did not do. And we can hardly afford but will do as much as we can but need as much as help that we can get legally. Before it is too late, I am a true beleiver that everyone makes mistakes, And he is willing to take full responsibility for his actions, things that he's done. But being punished for someone else's wrong doings is absolutely WRONG.
Julio's answer: Another resource for you is the Maricopa County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service. Google it. They have a small fee $40 but may find the right attorney for you. Keep in mind many attorneys, my firm included, offer payment plans. Feel free to contact our office to discuss a payment plan. Ask for my personal assistant, Ana, at: 602-343-1818.
How do i dropped a domestic violence charge against my husband he goes to court in a week and i was wondering if i need a lawyer: or should i just go to court on the date and see if i can drop it this is his first time being in jail and being charge with aggravated assault he has no criminal background
Julio's answer: First, I am licensed in Arizona and not in New Jersey. However, it has been my experience that the State's case is severely weakened when a victim makes it abundantly clear to the State that they will NOT be assisting the prosecution of the defendant and when the victim chooses on their own volition to work with the defense. I have a case now where the victim has provided a signed defense affidavit and audio-taped interview indicating she will not assist, will not show for trial, and will say that she lied when she called the police in the first place. Our "offers" have improved tremendously. Do note that some jurisdictions may serve a victim with a court order to appear at trial and theoretically can arrest you for contempt if you do not show. This tactic is usually reserved for the most violent of offenses as most judges do NOT want to victimize a victim further with a contempt incarceration. I do not think that you yourself is in need of a lawyer. I hope this helps. Good Luck!