by Chris Rike | Jan 28, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When Does a Case go to Trial? Most criminal traffic cases do not go to trial and here’s why. By the time a case is ready for trial, all discovery and disclosure has been completed. This means both parties have all of the information available and know the... 
by Chris Rike | Jan 22, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Traffic Violations
The goal in a criminal case is generally to mitigate the consequences of the alleged crime. In other words, the defendant wants to achieve an outcome that is better than if they were convicted of the alleged crime. After we have completed the discovery process in a... 
by Chris Rike | Nov 12, 2019 | Courts
East Mesa Justice Court is a court of limited jurisdiction, meaning it handles civil cases involving less than $10,000, civil and criminal traffic violations, and misdemeanors. If you receive a ticket from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office or Arizona... 
by Chris Rike | Sep 16, 2019 | Courts, criminal speeding
Veterans Court In Arizona Veterans court can offer a vastly improved outcome in misdemeanor cases. Email to schedule a consultation with an attorney What is Veterans Court? Some courts offer a program available to veterans called veterans court. The concept is that... 
by Chris Rike | Aug 7, 2019 | Criminal Defense
If you hold a professional license related to healthcare in Arizona, you may be required to self-report an arrest or a conviction to your licensing board. For example, A.R.S. 32-3208(A), which deals with “health professionals”, requires that: “A... 