There's an old saying, well, maybe it's just an old saying of mine, that "nobody is too innocent for diversion." The reason behind that is that...

If I got my MMJC renewed the same day of the incident and I have paper work proving it will they dismiss my case?

I agree with my esteemed colleague, Mr. Goebel. The answer is "maybe;" you having the card is not some automatic "Get Out of Jail Free" card like...

How many plea offers are given in a criminal case?

It varies. There is no magic "third plea offer," or even "second plea offer," in some cases. The prisons are FULL of people waiting on those...

Do I need a lawyer to represent me when I go to court for a trespassing charge against me at a Scottsdale, AZ nightclub?

I agree with my (out-of-state) colleagues, if you want to possibly avoid getting convicted of a criminal offense (a misdemeanor, in your case), you...

The worst case scenario is that the Arizona Board of Nursing ("ABON") revokes or suspends your nursing license. The most likely scenario involves...

Do I need a lawyer present for a DUI court date?

The good news is that, if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you in the CRIMINAL case, in whichever City or Justice...

Yes, it would be a violation of the victim’s rights provision of the Arizona Constitution. A possible way around it could be through the alleged...

Wisconsin has 90-days within which to extradite your wife back to that state, with hearings scheduled at 30-day intervals (30, 60, and 90-days)...

If a defendant in a criminal case in Maricopa county has a public defender , can the defendant file motions?

No, the defendant can only file motions herself if she represents herself. She should be extremely careful with that decision; like the old saying...

Can I go to court and plead not guilty and then get a lawyer?

Sure, people do that all of the time. You will be appointed a public defender, since the offense is a Class 6 felony, but a private attorney can...