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 | Nov 1, 2019 | Courts, Police
Police were pursuing an armed person who had allegedly shoplifted some merchandise from a wal-mart. The alleged shoplifter took refuge in a private home and a police standoff followed. Over the course of 19 hours, the police SWAT team “fired gas munition and...
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...
