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If you are facing criminal misdemeanor charges in the Scottsdale City Court or one of the Maricopa County Justice Courts in Scottsdale, especially if this is the first time you have ever been involved in the criminal court system, you may be wondering what to expect during misdemeanor court proceedings. Misdemeanor cases are handled in…

We have recently discussed both initial and pretrial hearings in a DUI cases, and while many cases can be resolved during the pretrial phase of a case (or even earlier in some cases), there are various circumstances where a DUI case is set for trial. The thought of trial can be very nerve-wracking for many…

In a recent blog posting, we discussed the initial hearings in DUI cases and what to expect early on in a DUI prosecution. After the initial hearings, a DUI case will be set for various pretrial hearings with opportunities for case settlement at any point during this phase of the DUI court process. Ultimately, if…

You have been charged with a Mesa DUI and are quite possibly preparing to enter a criminal court room for the first time in your life, other than perhaps appearing for jury duty at some point in the past. This can seem quite daunting, not knowing what to expect, unfamiliar with the location of the…

Criminal law is comprised of Substantive Criminal Law and Procedural Criminal Law, as well as Legal and Factual Defenses. We have previously defined procedural defenses in this blog entry here and also discussed factual defenses in this blog entry here. The focus of today’s blog posting is going to be a discussion regarding Substantive Criminal…

Congratulations to Attorney Trent Buckallew! The Arizona State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization has certified him as a criminal law specialist. What Is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist? In Arizona, attorneys can achieve the status of “certified legal specialist” once they have proven experience in a particular area of law, such as criminal law.…

If you have been arrested for a criminal offense, hiring a skilled Mesa criminal defense attorney is in the best interest of your future. There are a number of factors that must be taken into account in order to determine how to best fight for your reputation, your rights and your freedom. One of the…

Under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, it is within the right of all people to be protected from experiencing unreasonable search and seizure of their properties. An officer of the law must have probable cause for checking your person or your property, particularly when seeking to use this information against you in…

Felony Charges in Phoenix, AZ If you are facing first time felony charges in Phoenix, AZ, you may be unfamiliar with the court proceedings and case progression involved in this type of case. Felony charges are taken very seriously and it is important that you understand what is expected of you and how your attorney…

Law Enforcement agencies across the West Valley are planning DUI saturation patrols on New Year’s Eve, looking for drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The West Valley DUI Task Force consists of officers from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office…