That's what lawyers are for. You can ask for a civil ticket yourself, but a lot depends on how fast you were allegedly going. If it's close to 21...

Arrested on non existant warrent, searched, and threatened

I'm not understanding your question: if you have these felony charges pending, and you've told this story to your public defender, what did he/she...

What do I do when I appear in court? What is most likely going to happen next? How can I ask for the charges to be dropped?

The store employee nor the police officer have to show up until the actual TRIAL date. Your first date will be an Arraignment, where a Not Guilty...

I'm not really sure what your question is. Would an 8th Amendment (cruel and unusual punishment) challenge to the ignition interlock requirement...

Technically, your wife allegedly damaged your half of the community property in the TV - that's the way the Courts have interpreted criminal damage...

Arrested as a juvenile for drug charges

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office typically "sandbags" 17-year-old juveniles and waits until they are 18 before they file charges. Incredibly,...

Can I use a "civil compromise" ? I was arrested for shoplifting in JCPenny. Do I have chances?

Frankly, your chances are better with an attorney than they are without one in attempting to convince JC Penney's to participate in a "misdemeanor...

No. The State has up to the close of their evidence at Trial to correct minor mistakes and amend their Complaints. If this is your second DUI...

My colleague, Mr. Knost, has provided you with excellent advice. You are likely to be charged with Possession of Marijuana For Sale, which carries...

I'm an international student in ASU, just received my ARS 28-701-02A2 Excessive speed Criminal traffic. 35 limit, I went 63.

The maximum penalties for Excessive Speeding, a Class 3 misdemeanor, are: (1) 30-days in jail, (2) 1-year of probation, and (3) a $500 fine plus up...