Jeremy S Geigle's Legal Guides (526)

Is there a difference between a guilty plea and a plea of no contest?

Apr 28, 2011

Lets say you are charged with shoplifting in Arizona. You hire an attorney and he says the prosecutor has offered a plea agreement and you can plea guilty or no contest. What do you do? Of course it d...

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I wasn’t given a Miranda warning – does it matter?

Apr 28, 2011

There is a common misconception that you have a right to hear the Miranda warnings anytime you are questioned or arrested by law enforcement.Miranda warningsare not a right, but a safeguard for you so ...

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Can I get alternative sentencing for a DUI?

Apr 28, 2011

It is possible for a DUI case to result ina plea agreement, especially if you have an experienced DUI defense attorneyon your side. An attorney can attempt to negotiate for alternatives to jail timewit...

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Can I go to jail for criminal speeding in Arizona?

Apr 28, 2011

Excessive speed or criminal speed in Arizona is a class 3 misdemeanorcarrying a maximum penalty of 30 days in jail and up to a $500 fine. Speeding can become a crime under a couple of circumstances: ...

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Have you been accused of armed robbery in Arizona?

Apr 28, 2011

If you have been accused of armed robberyin Arizona you should contact an east valley armed robbery attorney immediately, as this can be a very serious charge. Arizona defendants accused of committing ...

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The difference between ordinary robbery and armed robbery

Apr 28, 2011

Ordinary robbery and armed robberyare both serious theft crimes. Someone commits ordinary robbery when they use violence or the threat of violence to take property from another person. When a weapon is...

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Can minors with a criminal record be tried as adults?

Apr 28, 2011

Typically, Arizona is more lenientthan adults when it comes to punishment for crimes. Minors convicted of crimes are often given an opportunity for rehabilitation instead of jail. However, minors with ...

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Charged with Prescription Fraud in Arizona!

Apr 28, 2011

Prescription fraudis a drug crime that includes the usage of phony or forged prescriptions and/or attempts to have legitimate prescriptions filled at numerous pharmacies. Arizona prescription fraud con...

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Will my parents or spouse find out about my shoplifting?

Apr 28, 2011

Shoplifting in Arizonais typically charged as a class one misdemeanor. As with other crimes in Arizona, there is no mandatory reporting to spouse or parents. However, a simple public records search wou...

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First time possession in Arizona

Apr 28, 2011

First time possession in Arizona is a serious felony offense.Anytime drugs are found in a vehicle or an apartment, everyone present is a potential defendant for the charge of possession. You may get ch...

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