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What is a Deviation Request?
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.
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.
Admin Per Se or Implied Consent Affidavit – 2023 Update
When a driver is ticketed for a DUI, the police will often, but not always, serve an admin per se/implied consent affidavit like that shown above on the driver. There are two types of license suspension that can result from this affidavit, an admin per se suspension, or an implied consent suspension.
Hazardous Materials Endorsement
If you are a commercial driver who wants to carry hazardous materials, you will need to obtain a hazardous materials (HazMat) endorsement. There are two main requirements to obtain a HazMat endorsement:
How Not To Get Pulled Over By The Cops
When you're out driving around, the last thing you want to deal with is an encounter with the police. For most of us, a police encounter begins with a traffic stop. Not only do you not want to deal with the delay of a traffic stop or the fines and points from a...
Change of Plea Hearing
Change Of Plea Hearing What to expect at a change of plea hearing. What is a change of plea hearing? A change of plea hearing is a hearing held by the court wherein the defendant changes his or her plea. Typically, a defendant will plead "not guilty" at the beginning...
Incompetency and Mental Health in a Criminal Case
Rule 11 and the definition of incompetency Rule 11 is the rule in the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure that address how to proceed when it is believed the defendant is not competent to assist in their own defense or stand trial. Rule 11.1 provides: A person shall...
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