Why a detective may leave his card and ask for a callback You arrive home or to work and you see a detective’s business card on the door, or you get a message that a detective would like a call back from you, what do you do? For starters, it is probably best not to
Many traffic infractions are often minor offenses. People often decide to represent themselves pro se in traffic court rather than hire an attorney. The majority of traffic fines can be settled by easily paying the fee specified on the ticket, while you may also choose to appeal the penalty in courts. Of course, the big
What to Say to a Judge in Phoenix Criminal Court As a Phoenix criminal defense attorney for the past three decades, I am frequently asked, “what do I say to the judge?”, or “how do I talk to the court?” In the world of criminal law, when the defendant addresses the court, that is called
Prop. 207 – Say Goodbye to Your Marijuana Conviction In the past, Arizona’s tough-on-crime stance resulted in some harsh penalties for drug-related offenses, even simple marijuana possession. That all changed in November 2020 when Arizona voters passed Proposition 207, also known as the “Smart and SAFE Act.” Prop. 207 permits people who have been convicted
Testifying for the defense in Court in Phoenix, Arizona Being a defense witness in a criminal case is, without a doubt, one of the least attractive roles one may play in a criminal case, that is because if a defendant is found guilty of a felony offense, they may face harsh repercussions. Who wants that
