by Chris Rike | Sep 28, 2017 | Criminal Defense
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... 
by Chris Rike | Sep 27, 2017 | Criminal Defense, Traffic Violations
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by Chris Rike | Jul 25, 2016 | Criminal Defense, Traffic Violations, Uncategorized
Why would a criminal traffic case end up in juvenile court? Most criminal traffic cases involving a juvenile defendant do not end up in juvenile court; they are usually handled in the court of limited jurisdiction that covers the area where the violation took place. A... 
by Chris Rike | Jun 6, 2016 | Constitutional Rights, Criminal Defense
My Traffic Stop A few years ago, I was driving through Colorado on my way home to Arizona. I was traveling the speed limit, but was nevertheless pulled over by a cop for allegedly exceeding the speed limit by 2 mph. The officer asked me to exit my vehicle and issued... 
by Chris Rike | Feb 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Victimless Crimes
A victimless crime is an activity that the government has decreed criminal even though there is no identifiable victim. A victimless crime is an activity that is performed by one or more consenting people, that causes no harm, injury or violation to anyone outside of... 
by Chris Rike | Feb 9, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Traffic Violations
There is a long history of considerate drivers warning other drivers of police speed traps by flashing their headlights to oncoming traffic. What you probably don’t know is some police will try to issue you a traffic citation if you flash your headlights to... 