Questions answered by Craig S Orent

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I was stopped by ADOT for DUI but was not given a citation on the scene. My blood/alcohol was .188, what should I do?

Craig's answer | Answered on September 20, 2014

You should/need to talk directly to an attorney so he/she an review your documents etc. If you were given an admin per se lic suspension then you...

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Arrested for poss. of marijuana and poss. of paraphernalia. The items were my friends who has a MMJ card. What do I do next?

Craig's answer | Answered on September 19, 2014

Yes there is something to do to "fight" the case (not being sarcastic). Seek/retain counsel. The attorney will review "everything" related to the...

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A bench warrant was issued for my arrest for failing to appear on a DUI charge that I thought had been

Craig's answer | Answered on September 19, 2014

My colleagues "may" disagree with me, but though the circumstances you outline are not a "defense" to the allegation you were DUI, it certainly...

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I have to go to court for a class 6 felony. Endangerment with a firearm in a hotel.

Craig's answer | Answered on September 09, 2014

Criminal cases are not so simple as to present general facts on a site like this and await advice and predictive results from attorneys. There are...

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Do I need a lawyer?

Craig's answer | Answered on September 06, 2014

Yes, you certainly need counsel. You should not have talked and should not talk to the police or anyone else for that matter about the...

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I have been charged with misdemeanor assault for defending myself with a fork. I felt my life was in danger and struck one time

Craig's answer | Answered on September 04, 2014

You haven't really asked a question. I am sorry to hear about your circumstances. Clearly you are dealing with some stressful and difficult...

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Domestic violence

Craig's answer | Answered on September 02, 2014

You need to discuss these issues with your lawyer; if you don't have one, then you need one. If you're representing yourself, you should rethink...

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Do I need to worry about the State of Arizona pressing charges ?

Craig's answer | Answered on August 31, 2014

Yes. But without more information clarifying your circumstances I cannot answer further. Police/prosecutors charge people on a daily basis where...

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Can a judge meet with a defendant who is represented by an attorney without the attorney present.

Craig's answer | Answered on August 30, 2014

The answer clearly is no, there can be no ex part contact. BUT I doubt very much that the circumstances happened as described. There is likely much...

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Will a warrent be put out if I dont show up in court as a victim in a DV case?

Craig's answer | Answered on August 29, 2014

In answering this one question, I am not advising you one way or the other about whether you should or should not go to court. Though technically...

Craig S Orent's Answers (1413)

I was stopped by ADOT for DUI but was not given a citation on the scene. My blood/alcohol was .188, what should I do?

Arrested for poss. of marijuana and poss. of paraphernalia. The items were my friends who has a MMJ card. What do I do next?

A bench warrant was issued for my arrest for failing to appear on a DUI charge that I thought had been

I have to go to court for a class 6 felony. Endangerment with a firearm in a hotel.

Do I need a lawyer?

I have been charged with misdemeanor assault for defending myself with a fork. I felt my life was in danger and struck one time

Domestic violence

Do I need to worry about the State of Arizona pressing charges ?

Can a judge meet with a defendant who is represented by an attorney without the attorney present.

Will a warrent be put out if I dont show up in court as a victim in a DV case?