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Fighting an Examination Report Through DataQs
When a commercial vehicle is stopped, there are two things that may result. A Traffic Ticket and Complaint A Driver/Vehicle Examination Report These two things have different options available, as discussed below. Traffic Ticket and Complaint This is, as the name...
How to Get Rid of a Warrant
A bench warrant is an order issued by a judge telling law enforcement to arrest the subject of the warrant.
What Can An Attorney Do For A Defendant?
Most people (fortunately) don’t have a regular need to work with an attorney. As a result, it can be unclear what exactly a lawyer can do, and what a lawyer cannot do while representing a client.
What Is AVL Data?
What Is AVL Data? AVL data contains GPS data and can be helpful in any case involving speeding.AVL stands for Automatic Vehicle Location. AVL data is data that is automatically collected that relates to the location of a vehicle. Most police vehicles are equipped...
How Does A $125 Fine Become A $505 Fine In Tempe Municipal Court?
When you plead guilty or are found guilty in a criminal traffic case, a fine is typically imposed. This can either be part of a plea agreement you reached with the prosecutor, or the fine can be imposed by the court. We recently concluded a criminal traffic case in Tempe Municipal Court wherein the plea agreement specified the fine would be $125.
Trial in a Misdemeanor Traffic Case
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 relative strengths and weaknesses of their cases. This also means that all negotiations have concluded.
East Mesa Justice Court
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 Department of Public Safety inside the Court’s precinct, your case will be handled here.
Veterans Court in Arizona
Some courts offer a program available to veterans called veterans court. The concept is that veterans may have had experiences or life situations that contributed in some way to the charge(s) filed against them.
Healthcare Professionals and Mandatory Reporting of Misdemeanors
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.
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