Why You Should Hire A Criminal Defense Attorney You have the right to represent yourself in a criminal case unless the court finds you are mentally incompetent. However, having the right to do something does not mean that it is a smart thing to do. The benefits of hiring a Phoenix criminal defense attorney are
Arizona Felony Jury Trial If you have been charged with a felony and cannot reach a plea agreement with the district attorney, the next step is a felony jury trial. In Arizona, the defendant has a right to a jury trial. With the agreement of the prosecution, the defendant also has the right to waive
Prohibited Possession in Arizona In the last 6 months, I have been contacted and retained on several cases where my clients are facing prosecution for misconduct involving weapons. In the majority of these cases, the misconduct involves my client being prohibited to possess a gun because of their prior felony conviction, or worse, because they
Why Criminal Pretrial Procedures Can Be Crucial Most Arizona criminal cases do not go to trial but are resolved through plea bargains. Arizona criminal pretrial procedures, the events that occur after arrest and before trial in Phoenix, often determine if a case goes to trial and what type of plea bargain the state will offer.
Arizona Felony Convictions: Long-Term Consequences Many people convicted of a felony say, “If I do not go to jail, everything is okay.” However, a felony conviction carries consequence beyond prison time. The negative consequences of a felony conviction include those that are intended to be implemented by law. For example, losing the right to vote,
