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What Are No-Contact, Protection and Restraining Orders?
A no contact order is basically when the court orders that the person who allegedly committed the assault is not allowed to contact whoever filed the charge, typically the victim. The downside of this is when the other party makes contact first, which happens most of the time. I would not challenge ...
Read MoreIs The Idea Of Self-Defense Difficult To Prove In Court?
This is like a he-said, she-said kind of thing, so it depends; each party has their own side of the story that they told the police or in court on the stand; if there were a lot of inconsistencies and the client took a stand and alleged self-defense, it will be a he-said, she-said sort […]...
Read MoreHow Do Courts Treat Repeat Offenders In Assault Cases?
This depends on the severity of the charges, although it will obviously be worse if they ended up in front of the same judge in the same court. Sometimes, if the person had entered a plea, the court will have no discretion regarding what they can do with them and the situation may possibly get [&hel...
Read MoreWhy Is It Crucial to Have A Private Attorney Work On An Assault Case?
A private attorney can gather information and figure out if there was any inconsistency or a lack of evidence so that all of the facts of the case can be put up as a defense. It will really help the case for an attorney to be able to put together a good defense if the […]...
Read MoreWhat Are Different Types Of Theft Charges, From Minimum To More Severe?
The severity of a theft charges is based on the amount of money that is associated with the theft. In Arizona, the charge can be classified from a misdemeanor up to a felony. The different classifications depend on the monetary amount associated with the theft. A $25,000 or more is a class 2 felony....
Read MoreWhat Is The Difference Between A Burglary And A Robbery?
Burglary involves entering a property with intent to commit a felony. If you’re illegally entering a property, you don’t even have to commit a felony; you just have to have intent to commit a felony. Robbery involves actually robbing another person. Technically, in a burglary, you could go into ...
Read MoreWhat Are Lesser-Known Examples Of Theft?
Making fraudulent claims can put you at risk of being charged with the crime. In Arizona, ignorance of the law is not a defense of a crime, regardless of whether or not you knew that it was an actual crime. This is not a defense of the law. If the crime requires a specific intent, […]...
Read MoreWhat Do Diversionary Programs Consist Of?
Depending on the type of crime you’re charged with, the diversionary program could be anywhere from 1 to 8 p.m. or once a week, for 6-month classes. Obviously, you’ll be charged for the cost of the class. You must show up, attend, and participate. For shoplifting in Phoenix, a typical diversion ...
Read MoreWhat Are The Common Misconceptions People Have About Theft Charges?
One misconception is that you must steal something to commit burglary. This is not the case. You don’t even have to break into a house to commit it; you just have to remain in a house unlawfully. Most people don’t think about consequences. If people actually thought about consequences, they woul...
Read MoreHow Do I Know Which Attorney Is Right For My Case?
You can research on the Internet for a good attorney. Afterwards, see if you find someone with good reviews from other clients or someone with knowledge in your specific area. You must call him, and you must meet with him in person or talk on the phone. Through this conversation, you must assess the...
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