Why would la paz county have anyone appear in justice court then out of nowhere tell you that you must go to superior court?

This is a frequently asked question from family and friends who have a loved one being held in the county jail. Before a Felony case proceeds into...

Better late than never. To be held in contempt of court you must willfully disobey an order of the court. "Willful" being the key word. By doing...

Passed sobriety test, failed breathalizer and bloodwork taken. What does this mean for a first time offender of dui?

This is an important question. Not just because this incident unfortunately happened to you. This type of scenario plays itself out in so many DUI...

Are AZ laws different than NY concerning civil demand for a shoplifting crime?

There is a legal basis for the demand but whether submitting to a demand letter by an attorney who may not be licensed in Arizona, or brought from...

My son stole from Walmart in Arizona. Should he pay a $250 civil demand from Michael Ira Asen law firm?

Suspects that are arrested for shoplifting may be subjected to civil liability under A.R.S. 13-1805. A retail establishment may sue someone in...

You should work with your attorney to address the issues needed for the next court date. If your appearance is required at a later date for court,...

Can a person get arrested just for receiving a package with things that might have been smuggled from another contrary

An officer can arrest anyone that they have probable cause committed a crime. They can arrest you in your home, if they present probable cause to...

Should I be worried about this heresay charge and refuse to let her speak to police?

You should be concerned. The minimum age that a juvenile that a child can be subject to a delinquency adjudication is eight years of age. I...

How much prison time is she looking at?

This is an example of why consulting with an experienced criminal attorney is important because there are several factors to consider in predicting...

How do you find out if there have been any complaints about a judge or an attorney that you are dealing with?

You can research attorney discipline issues by going to the Arizona State Bar Website and looking up an attorney under the attorney directory. If...