The First Amendment of the United States Constitution The United States Constitution was written in 1787 and ratified in 1788 becoming, according to the United States Senate, the “longest surviving written charter of government.” The Constitution organized the country’s government, …
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What is a Hung Jury in a Criminal Case? A jury is comprised of a group of individuals selected at random to hear a specific case for grand jury service or a trial. Those serving jury duty will be required …
What is Attorney-Client Privilege? Attorneys practicing law in the state of Arizona must abide by the Rules of Professional Conduct as laid out by the State Bar of Arizona as well as state law. Attorney-client privilege is exemplified by the …
Jury Nullification When a defendant’s criminal case makes it to a jury trial, the jury’s job is to hear the evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defense and come to a verdict. In order to convict a defendant, …
What is an Indictment? All adult criminal case proceedings follow similar steps, with cases involving more serious charges often having more steps. Some Arizona criminal cases may end up before a grand jury. Typically, this is reserved for felony offenses, …
The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution The United States Constitution was written in 1787 and ratified in 1788 becoming, according to the United States Senate, the “longest surviving written charter of government.” The Constitution organized the country’s government, provided justice and …
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An Acquittal – What is it and How Does it Differ from “Not Guilty”? Criminal cases don’t all necessarily end up going to trial. Through criminal case proceedings, a defendant may be able to settle their case with a plea …
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Free Case Review – Rideout Law Group Selecting an attorney to represent you in a legal matter can be a daunting task. Hiring an attorney who has barely taken the time to learn about your case is often not in …
The Difference Between Attorneys: Criminal, Civil, and Family State and federal laws can often overlap. Some court cases may even involve more than one type of law. Trying to determine which type of attorney you need for your own court …
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The Ramifications of Criminal Charges for a Person with a Professional License Criminal charges and convictions in Arizona can have serious consequences for offenders, but these ramifications may be even more detrimental to those who hold professional licenses. Criminal charges …
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