What is a Donald Hearing? Criminal case court proceedings can seem complicated and confusing to anyone unfamiliar with the system. Rideout Law Group offers a step-by-step explanation of the order of events of a typical criminal case, however some cases …
Community Court in Arizona Various courts within the state of Arizona offer specialty court programs designed to help certain defendants who may benefit from alternative justice systems rather than that which is offered in typical criminal justice courts. Community Court …
What is a Presiding Judge? What Do They Do? Courthouses in Arizona have a variety of judges and similar staff to keep all court proceedings running smoothly. Each has their own obligations and responsibilities within the court. At the top …
What is Sole and Separate Property? When it comes to marriage, Arizona is a community property state. This means that property that is acquired by either spouse during the marriage is jointly held by each. Property can include assets such …
Racing on the Highway: Arizona’s Laws Arizona’s many wide-open roads may seem to lend themselves to vehicle racing. However, regardless of whether the highway lanes are largely empty or busy with traffic, Arizona prohibits vehicles from racing on any street …
What is a Resolution Management Conference (RMC)? Family law proceedings, such as divorces and parenting issues, are often some of the most challenging legal cases, with a variety of roadblocks and disputed issues. Because of this, a Resolution Management Conference …
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What is an Avowal? As defined by AZ Court Help’s Legal Term Glossary, an avowal is “a statement of acknowledgement or admission.” In a court of law, attorneys are able to make avowals during a trial as an open declaration …
Criminal Discovery and Disclosure Compliance for the State: Arizona’s Rule 15.1 The state of Arizona’s Rules of Criminal Procedure lay out all the legal requirements regarding how criminal proceedings must take place within the state. One very important component of …
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Juvenile Sentencing In Arizona, cases charging youths under the age of 18 years old with crimes are handled differently than they would be for an adult offender. The juvenile criminal court system provides a means to reform these youths, referred to as delinquents, …
Victim’s Rights in Arizona The victims of any crime in Arizona are afforded multiple rights and protections through the Arizona Constitution. These rights allow the voice of every victim to be heard and ensure that victims of crimes are informed …
