I received an minor consumption ticket. Would I be better off to plea guilty or not guilty?

This is a misdemeanor offense (i.e., criminal) that can carry criminal and noncriminal collateral consequences. Because of your youthful age and...

I have a bench warrant out for my arrest due to not finishing my counseling classes from a DUI I got back in 2009. What do I do?

Depending on the judge and the court, you need to go to court prepared with a plan in case the judge won't extend the time to complete the classes...

How long can a person stay in jail for an aggravated DUI?

Depending on the basis for the "no license", he may be looking at 4 months but if the "no license" is because he never had a license or because of...

Make a copy of the certificate for your records and send a copy of the certificate to the specific judge/courtroom that sentenced you. Follow up...

Can a move from FL to AZ help my future?

I would contact the licensing authority for which you seek admission. For the most part, all Arizona boards and licensing authorities require...

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I received an MIP in Arizona in October of 2009 and I now have a warrant for my arrest because I had court this April 2013.

This is an issue that likely cannot be handled over the phone. Normally, the clerk will require you to come into court and speak with the judge in...

Probation office never calls back, Can Probation be dismissed?

Typically, one is not eligible to terminate probation until he/she has served 50% of the probation term. However, given the circumstances and good...

I am trying to reply to the answers I got about pretrial diversion, but I'm not sure it will be in that thread.

In AZ a judge has an option to supervise you when you are pending charges, it is "pre conviction release." Especially in drinking/drugging and...

"PreTrial Services" (Gilbert AZ)

While I agree with many of your observations about pretrial services, the law allows a charge a number of pretrial release options to a judge if...

What amount of drug residue is needed at trail to test for accuracy.

A positive test result suggests that there was enough residue to be tested. However, the more important questions are: Was the type of test done...