How to Choose the Right Phoenix AZ Criminal Defense Attorney With more than 23 years defending thousands accused of misdemeanors and felonies throughout Arizona and the Greater Phoenix area, I can assure you, IT WILL HAPPEN. At some point, you, a family member or friend will be investigated, charged, and/or subsequently prosecuted for a criminal
Arizona Criminal Process After Getting Arrested It’s 2:30 a.m. and the phone rings. It’s the wife of a client telling you her husband has just been arrested, and they need immediate help. Whether the situation involves a charge of DUI, disorderly conduct, possession of drugs, misdemeanor or felony, this scenario plays out time and again
What to Expect After Your Client’s Initial Appearance I recently spoke about the steps to take as an attorney when you receive the news that your client has been arrested. Your client will most likely be brought before the court within 24 hours of their arrest, which is known as their Initial Appearance (IA). The
As often happens, when one is arrested, the court will impose release conditions before letting them out of jail. If the court orders the payment of a bond, the person will remain in custody until the bond is posted with the jail or court. Although the process is not overly complicated, the mechanism to post
Preparing Your Client To Address The Court At Sentencing The majority of criminal cases result in a conviction for some offense. Many attorneys proceed to sentencing without really explaining the process to the client, or offering them any advice ( like a sample allocution statement) on how they should address the court. Especially in those
