Is there an Arizona Statue that requires law enforcement and Attorney General to investigate and make an arrest?

Generally speaking, the police have discretion in deciding what to investigate, and the prosecutor has discretion in deciding whether and how to...

The cops can only get a warrant after giving a sworn statement to a judge (or magistrate). If there is a warrant, a judge signed off on it. The...

I found documents that have been clearly whited out and tamperd with .what do I do?

The Cochise County Public Defender's number is 432-8440. You need to talk to your lawyer until you understand everything about your situation. Be...

I was arrested on a warrant and i had checked to see if i had any in order to visit my son in jail . I had none.

I'm so sorry you have gone through this loss of your partner, and were not able to spend that last period of time with him. I hope that the good...

What are my rights as a victim of criminal damage to my vehicle by my boyfriend's ex-wife?

Three suggestions: 1) contact the "Victim/Witness" program at the Mohave County Attorney's office; 2) consider getting a restraining order against...

The judge has to sign off on any motion to dismiss "with prejudice" (as well as on any motion to dismiss "without prejudice.") It isn't up to only...

Can I leave the state prior to sentencing in a felony drug case?

It sounds like you HAVE been charged, since you were "released to TASC." Read all of the paperwork that the court has given to you carefully. The...

The advised charge on the police report is Escape in the 3rd degree. How long until I get a summons?

This is a general answer since I have no information about your case and since I do not practice in Mesa: if you HAVE or CAN GET a copy of that...

I was arrested while in the passenger seat for driving without a license.

That isn't the kind of offense for which the court will appoint an attorney to defend you. Your chance of winning would probably be much better if...

Im in arizona. incorrect terminology on formal complaint . grounds for dismissal?

You might say it is a distinction without a difference under most circumstances. If you are talking about an interim complaint at an initial...