What can I do, if anything, to ensure the law is applied?

Unfortunately, police agencies serve as the gatekeepers as to which charges get submitted to the prosecution for consideration. In most cases,...

You don’t need permission, but it is always a good idea to let them know. Cochise APO has already been schooled hard in this area by the AZ...

In currently on state probation. Can I apply and get my medical marijuana card without being I trouble?

Yes, you can. This issue was litigated by a local attorney all the way up to the Supreme Court when the medical MJ law was new (probationer was...

You can move the case to AZ if the kids for which you are filing have lived here for 6 months. Jurisdiction follows the children, not the adults.

Absolutely he can get in serious trouble. There are laws that protect people when the older person is less than two years older than the younger...

In Cochise County’s ERC, the prosecution considers it a ‘rejection’ of the pleas offer if a counteroffer (such as probation) is made. What they...

Should i be worried about my fingerprint clearance card?

It takes 4-6 weeks if you have no criminal history at all. If you do, it can take up to 2 months. So, don't worry just yet.

Did the prosecutor possibly drop or dismiss my case for lack of evidence??

It may be that they are going to refer your case to "Early Resolution Court" which gets complicated, as the initial filing happens in a justice...

NOT GUILTY! You do that from the start so that disclosure can be exchanged, you can secure an attorney and otherwise get ready to defend yourself....

No one tests for tobacco. But the cough syrup might make you positive if it has, for example, codeine.