As a defendant for a protective order, what do I need to do to prepare for an evidentiary hearing vs and attorney?

Try your best to predict what your roommate is going to say in court. You will need to have answers to those accusations and questions. The judge...

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If you entered misdemeanor diversion you probably did not lose any of your constitutional rights. On violent crimes you can lose your gun rights. ...

I am charged with a class1 misdemeaner. Assault with intent. Is it best to enter guilty or not guilty?

It is standard for almost all defendants to enter a plea of "Not Guilty" at the first court date called the arraignment. I am a former prosecutor...

I have a ex girlfriend that might press charges against me.

I have been practicing for many years and I am also a former Deputy County Attorney. I have never seen a case filed under the facts you have...

So my mom got an order of protection on the house against my boyfriend. She is out of country, can it still be removed?

Generally speaking there is a 10 day rule to challenge the order of protection. If you did not request a hearing I would recommend trying to do so...

How to Set aside or reduce a felony

Felony cases can be removed or "set aside" from your record. You are going to need a good criminal defense attorney to help you. Felony court has...

Looking for traffic court advice

If you did not get a ticket that night then you had no notice of the court date. Go to the court and ask to see the original ticket. If you did...

Some courts use alternative service and others do not. The judge must authorize alternative service and sign court documents. It sounds like they...

In Maricopa County, Arizona, how do I satisfy the interlock clause if I Don't own a vehicle?

You will likely have to install the interlock on the next car you purchase. You are probably still suspended at this point and cannot drive unless...

Arizona law requires an ignition interlock device on a DUI conviction. Even if you were not driving you are required to install this device 105...