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Differences between Standard Sentencing and Mandatory Sentencing Laws
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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 Phoenix If you face active…

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Felony Classifications: How Felony offenses are classified
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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 just recently been arrested or…

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Robbery laws and sentencing guidelines
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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 will need to retain a…

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Robbery Charges: Under Arizona law all robbery offenses are charged as felonies
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CHANDLER AZ CRIMINAL ATTORNEYS If you face Chandler robbery charges you will have an uphill battle to a conviction unless you retain legal representation by a good private practice criminal attorney who defends Chandler robbery charges in Arizona. Chandler AZ robbery charges are classified as Class 4 Felonies under Arizona criminal code A.R.S. 13-1902. If…

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How to find an attorney to defend your criminal charges
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How to Find best Scottsdale DUI lawyer to Defend Your Case “Your decision could mean the difference between a criminal conviction and a dismissal of your charges.” Scottsdale AZ DUI charges are very serious offenses. The DUI laws in Arizona are extremely strict and harsh. Even a first time misdemeanor DUI conviction will cost you…

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What you can do when pre-trial release conditions are too harsh
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How Top Rated Maricopa County AZ Criminal Defense Attorneys Get Your Release Conditions Modified (Pre-trial) After your Maricopa County DUI or Criminal arrest and detention you will be required to have an initial appearance before that particular court in Maricopa County. The Maricopa County judge will read you your rights, formal charges, and advise you…

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All robbery offenses are classified as felonies: Learn more about laws, sentencing, and why you need criminal defense for robbery charges.
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CRIMINAL DEFENSE TEMPE AZ Only with representation by a qualified Arizona criminal defense attorney, will you have a chance at avoiding a conviction, getting a case dismissal, reduced charges, “not-guilty verdict”, reduced sentencing or other favorable outcome in your case. Tempe AZ robbery charges are classified as Class 4 Felonies under Arizona criminal code A.R.S.…

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Any Robbery Charge will expose a defendant to prison terms and harsh sentencing if convicted. Find out more about robbery laws and penalties for robbery.
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Failure to retain legal representation by an experienced private practice criminal attorney who defends Mesa robbery charges in Arizona will almost always result in conviction. Mesa AZ robbery charges are considered a Class 4 Felony under Code A.R.S. 13-1902 of Arizona Criminal Law. If you were arrested for robbery in Mesa, AZ you will need…

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7 Ways to Get the Most out of your Free Initial Consultation with an Attorney for DUI or criminal charges
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By: James Novak, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer 1) If you have Arizona criminal or DUI charges you should not consult a personal injury or real estate attorney for help: Be sure your consultation is with an Arizona criminal defense or DUI defense attorney. They are the most familiar with the laws, defenses, and…

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Robbery Laws: Robbery crimes in Arizona are charged as Felonies and expose a defendant to harsh prison sentencing
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GILBERT AZ CRIMINAL ATTORNEYS To defend your Gilbert robbery charges you will need an experienced criminal attorney to defend you. A good Gilbert AZ criminal defense will make sure your rights have not been violated; you are treated fairly; build and mount a strong defense case. Gilbert AZ robbery charges are classified as Class 4…

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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Arizona Court’s Opinion Reinforces Case Law Dictating Trial Court Jurisdiction Over Defendants Over Eighteen Years of Age In a recent opinion published by the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, the court vacated a trial court’s dismissal of an assault indictment...

Recent Arizona Court Opinion Highlights Reality that Multiple Offenses Means Harsher Sentences In Arizona, if a defendant with prior convictions is found guilty of a crime, that defendant will face a harsher sentence than if he or she had no...

“Motive” as a Reason to Admit Otherwise Inadmissible Evidence at Trial When can an Arizona court admit evidence regarding a previous, seemingly unrelated offense during criminal proceedings? The answer is tricky, as...

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