Is having a clean criminal and driving record beneficial when the court offers a settlement deal?

No. The most it will do is keep it from getting aggravated. The state is not going to make you a deal to something less than a DUI because you have...

I was told by the police officer that the charges were dismissed, so why did I receive a summons to appear in court?

You are represented by an attorney, you should ask him/her. They may know the specifics of your case. The police are not lawyers. They can...

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Can a DUI on a suspended license plea down to a misdemeanor?

A .082 is a very good case. Many things are possible with a reading such as this. Contact a lawyer. Aaron Black Criminal & DUI Defense...

Do you have to be arrested and charged before appearing in court on assault charges?

This is called a long form charge. He does not need to be physically arrested. If your son does not appear a warrant will be issued for his...

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I defended a case such as the in Scottsdale last year. The state was seeking a lot of jail time. However, they were not seeking registration as a...

How do I get a public defender?

When you appear at your arraignment (first court date on your ticket) as the judge to appoint the public defender. You will most likely have to...

I was pulled over for a DUI was not arrested, released with my Drivers license, should I try for a diversion or plead guilty?

There is no diversion for DUI. We're you issues a citation? If so, this is considered an arrest. Consult an attorney.

While waiting to be released for work furlough for the first time, where are you kept?

You are held in jail. Hopefully your lawyer had you get the medical release filled out prior to turning yourself in. If you did not complete the TB...

My son in law was arrested for criminal DUI last night who is the best lawyer to call

If there was a child in the car under the age of 15 then your son was likely cited for Aggravated DUI. This is a felony in Arizona. He may also be...

What would be the course of action here?

From what you describe there is no DUI. The cop must have seen him drive or had a tip that your cousin was driving. Your cousin needs an...