criminal appeals
The Fifth Amendment protects individuals from being forced to be a witness against themselves. This right, and the rights against unlawful search and seizure, are facing challenges in the digital age. Court cases have complicated the issue of whether the government can force decryption of an electronic device. This can be significant in a criminal appeal because of…
Read MoreA defect in criminal laws and overzealous law enforcement are a combination that can threaten citizen rights. Prosecution and conviction of at least two people with valid medical marijuana cards in Yavapai County show that criminal appeals may be necessary to preserve rights when there are oversights with drafting new laws. According to the Arizona ACLU, the county prosecutor…
Read MoreAn Arizona resident arrested and charged after getting caught with a plastic bag full of $100 bills pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of armed robbery and two counts of bank robbery. In order for there to be a charge of armed robbery, however, a defendant must have used a dangerous weapon to…
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If you face a criminal charge in Arizona, the unknown is probably the scariest thing you are up against. You do not know if the court will find you guilty, and if it does, then you do not know what your sentence may be. You can speculate, but nothing is certain. That is why a…
Read MoreIf you have been arrested or seen a loved one get arrested, you know just how frightening it can be. Feeling those cold metal handcuffs click into place on our wrists—might give you chills just thinking about it. More Americans are being arrested now than ever before. America’s arrest and conviction rates are at an all-time high.…
Read MoreAn in-depth report finds that the so-called ‘trial penalty’ has altered the United States’ criminal justice system, which is designed to be an adversarial process between government prosecutors and defense attorneys, presided over by a judge, with a jury of peers to decide a person’s guilt or innocence. In its report, the National Association of…
Read MoreAccepting a plea deal may seem like a good idea at the time. Your attorney thought so, and it made sense to you. Later, you have doubts. The deal means that you have a criminal record and a sentence that, in hindsight, seems like it does not fit your crime. The odds are long, yet…
Read MoreThe Justice of the Peace handles limited civil and criminal law cases and can provide financial judgments and impose criminal sentences upon defendants who are found guilty. A financial or criminal penalty imposed upon a defendant by a county justice court is one the defendant can appeal and delay payment to the other party or…
Read MoreIf you’re convicted of a crime, you may believe that your fate rests in the hands of the court. Yet, there may have been mistakes in your case’s handling, whether by the judge, jury, or your counsel. In these instances, you have the right to appeal your conviction and a reason for doing so. The…
Read MoreDiversion is an alternative to traditional prosecution by a court. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office provides several different diversion programs to some individuals accused of certain crimes. Those charged with specific Class 4, 5, and 6 offenses may be eligible to participate in the Felony Pretrial Intervention Program. The FPIP allows a person to participate in programs…
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