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“Probable Cause” for Arrest: If police did not have “probable cause” to arrest you, then the arrest was unlawful.

“No Probable Cause to Arrest” If the Phoenix police did not have “probable Cause to Arrest” the arrest was unlawful. An illegal arrest can lead to a dismissal of your Criminal or DUI charges If you are arrested in Phoenix AZ for a DUI or Criminal charge, an experienced Phoenix…

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Felony Charges: Felony charges will expose you to harsh Mandatory Sentencing Guidelines. Find out why you should not plead guilty without qualified legal representation.

AZ Felony Mandatory Sentencing Guidelines Despite AZ “Mandatory Sentencing” Laws, a good AZ criminal defense lawyer may still be able to get your Tempe felony or Tempe DUI charges dismissed. If that is not possible they will labor to get a reduction in charges from a felony subject to “Mandatory…

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Release Conditions: How to get harsh criminal release conditions modified.

How Top Rated Mesa AZ Criminal Defense Attorneys Get Your Release Conditions Modified (Pre-trial) After your Mesa AZ DUI or Criminal arrest and detention you will be required to have an initial appearance before the Mesa AZ Court Judge. The judge will read you your rights, formal charges, and advise…

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Mandatory Sentencing Laws: Types of felony charges that are subject to harsh Mandatory Sentencing Guidelines.

AZ Felony Mandatory Sentencing Guidelines Despite Arizona’s “Mandatory Sentencing” laws and guidelines for certain felonies a good AZ criminal defense lawyer may still be able to get your felony charges partially or completely dismissed. In alternative they may be able to fight for a reduction in charges to a “Standard…

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Felony Convictions: Crimes Subject to Mandatory Sentencing Guidelines

AZ Felony Mandatory Sentencing Guidelines Even for Arizona’s “Mandatory Sentencing” laws and guidelines for certain felonies, a good AZ criminal defense lawyer may still be able to get your felony charges partially or completely dismissed. In alternative they may be able to fight for a reduction in charges to a…

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Differences between Standard Sentencing and Mandatory Sentencing Laws

Felony Mandatory Sentencing Despite Arizona’s “Mandatory Sentencing Laws” it is still possible for good Arizona criminal defense lawyer to get your DUI dismissed or a reduction in charges for “Standard Felony sentencing”. This would enable you the defendant to be eligible for probation instead of prison time.” Felony Charges in…

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New AZ DUI Laws SB 1200 Signed and Effective December 31, 2011… But Challenged

The new AZ DUI law withdraws the right of a jury trial for some DUI defendants. But Arizonans say “not so fast”… June 4, 2011 Arizona News & Editorial Commentary Article By: James Novak, Arizona DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyer AZ SB 1200 was signed into law by the Governor…

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Felony Classifications: How Felony offenses are classified

Top AZ criminal defense and DUI lawyers agree that early retention is a major factor in getting your felony charges dismissed or other successful outcome in your case. Arizona Felony Charges If you face active AZ felony charges, you already know it is serious. Keep in mind, if you have…

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How to Get Pre-Trial Release Conditions Modified

What Experienced Tempe Criminal Attorneys Can Do to Get Your Release Conditions Modified (Pre-trial) After your Tempe arrest and detention you will have an initial appearance before the Tempe Court Judge. The Tempe Court judge will advise you of your pre-trial release conditions. They will let you know if and…

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Robbery laws and sentencing guidelines

Regardless of how bad things seem, for every criminal offense, there are defenses that can be used by good criminal attorneys to defend you. In Arizona robbery is a considered class 4 Felony as defined by Arizona criminal law A.R.S. 13-1902 charged or arrested for this offense in Arizona, you…

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