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The court appointed me a public defender, the public defender said he cannot represent me. is that legal?
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Answered on April 08, 2011
Any attorney, including the public defender, can withdraw from a case due to a conflict. Having too many cases may create an ethical conflict. ...
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Monitored calls in jail verses 5th amendement
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Answered on March 31, 2011
Both of the above stated answers are correct. Bottom line, never talk about your case with anyone except your attorney.
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My girl will be born in mexico, I have just been released without a bond on felony charges, what do I do to attend her birth?
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Answered on March 28, 2011
Have your attorney petition the court so that you can travel to and from Mexico for the birth. If you only have 4 days, you must contact your...
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Can a shoplifting misdeanor ever be removed from your record in Arizona even if you were not convicted?
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Answered on March 26, 2011
Assuming the State has a good case against your daughter, a deferred prosecution is generally a good outcome. Arizona does not have an expungment...
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BEEN ON PROBATION 2YRS FOR AGG DUI AND WAS ARRESTED FOR DV BUT COP DID'T READ MY RIGHTS WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN MY CASE?
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Answered on March 20, 2011
It depends. You have 2 cases. One case is the probation violation case. The other is for the new DV case.
An Agg DUI, as a class 4 felony,...
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Can I fight a misdemeanor myslelf?
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Answered on March 20, 2011
If you can afford an attorney, always hire an attorney. I was a former prosecutor. I would litigate cases against pro pers (persons who represent...
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My ex-boyfriend charged with class1 misdemeanor for domestic violence, disorderly conduct; went to court for sentencing on March
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Answered on March 11, 2011
At a minimum, he will have to complete the 30 days in jail. He should definitely hire a good attorney to handle the new case and possible...
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Was arrested in oct-nov 09 for marijuana possession/paraph. Charged recently (received summons last week).Statute of limitation?
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Answered on February 26, 2011
I'm not sure how you were charged. Marijuana and/or Drug Paraphernalia can either be charged as a class 6 felony or a class 1 misdemeanor in...
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Shoplifting charge, initial court appearance, what should I say?
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Answered on February 24, 2011
Shoplifting is AZ is a class 1 misdemeanor. It is punishable up to 6 months in jail and/or up to a $2,500 fine plus an 84% surcharge. You have no...
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I got a DUI in ca ten years ago I now live in az can I get my lic back?
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Answered on February 22, 2011
You should be able to; however, if the CA MVD is anything like the AZ MVD, there will be hoops to jump through. First, your license must be...