Most likely, you are headed to Glendale City Court. The Glendale Prosecutor's Office very recently initiated a shoplifting "diversion" program,...

Possesion charge for drugs not in possession

A lot depends on WHERE the drugs were found in relation to WHERE your boyfriend was. Was the pot found under the driver's seat where your...

Arrested for 2 misdemeanor assault charges and disturbing the peace in AZ. No previous record, working on PHD. Any help?

Arizona has a "set aside" provision in its statutes that permits the sentencing court to "set aside" the conviction, judgment, and sentence (I've...

Misdimeanor in AZ. Would pleading not guilty be a good idea?

A shoplifting offense could have serious immigration consequences for your friend. If your friend were my client, I would try to work out a...

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I was recently in a car accident and taken to get my blood work for suspect DUI

Very likely, you are looking at a driving under the influence ("DUI") charge with the State's theory being that you drove under the influence to...

Have a greencard and what do i need to do to keep can it be saved?

What were the "priors (you) served time for?" If they were aggravated felonies under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(43)(A)-(U), you may already be deportable...

Probation violation

It means that you may, in fact, be on your way back to jail! You are entitled to a hearing, and an appointed attorney if you cannot afford one,...

An Arizona Judge had me jailed under the wrong charge number, where i wrongfully served 5 days in jail. what are my options

You may want to re-post this question in the CIVIL section of Avvo.com, or contact the Maricopa County Bar Association Lawyer Referral program, to...

You can file a public records request with the arresting police agency, or with the Arizona Department of Public Safety ("DPS"), IF the DPS Crime...

I was recently arrested with assault class 1 misdemeanor and am a first time offender. the person does not want to press charge

I concur with my esteemed colleague, Mr. Lindo, but would also add that there may be a "diversion" plea available, depending on the prosecutor, and...