I am being charged with shoplifting and two counts of contributing to deliquency of a minor do i qualify for a diversion program

I echo my colleague's comments and also adds that whether or not you are offered diversion depends on WHERE the case is pending. Diversion programs...

I agree with the comments of my colleagues, Mr. Snader and Mr. Stewart. Your friends can't "drop" charges - it's the State of Arizona's case againt...

Can Wal-mart do this?

It sounds like Wal-Mart is pursuing a CIVIL shoplifting case against you. nbelieve it or not, Arizona has a statute that enables retailers to...

Disorderly conduct

You need an experienced, Arizona-licensed attorney to assist you in this matter. The State is unlikely to offer you anything other than a plea to...

Understand the seriousness of what you are charged with: Possession of Marijuana for Sale can be charged as a Class 2, 3, or 4 felony depending on...

I was just caught shoplifting 130.00 in items at an Arizona grocery store

I respectfully disagree with both of my previously responding colleagues. What plea offer you receive depends, in large part, on where your case is...

The key for these types of instances (when do the police have to inform a juvenile of his right to have a parent - and/or an attorney - present...

Driving with a Suspended License is a Class 1 misdemeanor (the highest level of misdemeanor), and is punishable by up to 6-months in jail, a $2500...

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I am 17 and arrested last July for possession of marijuana(a very small amount) in scottsdale arizona

My colleague, Mr. Knost, is right on point, most likely, the State is waiting until you reach 18-years-of-age to charge you as an adult. Possession...

Charges

Misconduct Involving Weapons can be charged in a myriad of ways. A link to the applicable Arizona Revised Statute sectioon (A.R.S. sec. 13-3102),...