If i was arrested in AZ in 2008 for a drug offense, but never formally charged or it was deemed dismissed without prejudice,

Generically speaking, felony offenses are 7 years and misdemeanor offenses are 1 year. This has been the law for some time, probably 20 yrs or so.

Can the court try a 17 year old in an adult court if close enough to the adult age?

It's usually dependant on the type oddoxe offense. Certain offenses "may" be tried in adult court and certain offenses "shall" be tried there....

Does a plea agreement in which "...shall serve 30 days initial jail..." actually mean the judge will send me to jail?

If the plea reads as you described, then that means the State-not the judge-is requiring jail time. So yes, you will do jail if that's what it says.

There is no per se rule against male officers patting down female detainees. Most law enforcement agencies, however, have policies in place...

You would qualify for diversion in the city of phoenix municipal court. Go to my website, www.kephartlaw.com and click on through city of phoenix...

How much time does a person in the state of Arizona sit in jail/prison for being charged with possession of "Bath Salts"?

Interesting question, i haven't seen one of these zombie cannibal inducing cases yet but I'd suspect it is treated as a "dangerous" drug which...

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Usually, anyone on parole, community supervision, or probation who ends up in-custody for a new offense will have a hold placed on them. Though...

Can illegal immigrants testify in court as a witness to a crime when not the victim?

Yes, Arizona law allows undocumented victims and witnesses to testify without fear of retaliation by the prosecution or the police. If you have a...

I got pulled over for speeding supposedly i was going 68 on a 45.when i asked the officer why he pulled me over.he went crazy.

Were you charged with anything other than speeding? The cop may have blown a fuse b/c you asked why you were pulled over when you were going...

As of the laws of 2012 in tucson arizona can I still throw away my photo radar ticket without suffering any consequences

I haven't heard of any change in the laws regarding this, however, make sure the citation is for a civil, not criminal offense. I've seen a few...