Juvenile Court in Arizona 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 …
The Difference Between a Grand Jury and a Preliminary Hearing In our justice system, when a person is charged with a felony, they cannot be immediately sent to trial after being charged. Instead, the prosecution has to prove there was …
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Bench Warrants in Arizona In Arizona, a bench warrant can be issued by a judge, magistrate, commissioner, or justice of the peace when a defendant: doesn’t show up for a scheduled court hearing (“Failure to Appear”). doesn’t comply with a …
Steps in a Criminal Case in Arizona Misdemeanor cases are handled by municipal courts (city) and Justice Courts (county). Felony cases are handled by the Superior Court for the County, however they may also be handled initially in the Justice …
Etiquette Guidelines for the Courthouse and Courtroom Appearances Appearing in court can be a nerve-wracking experience for anyone, but knowing how to present yourself, and the general etiquette guidelines to follow, can help alleviate a lot of the stress and …
A Jury Trial versus a Bench Trial: Which is Better for my Arizona Criminal Case? When most people hear the word “trial,” they immediately conjure images of a defendant being tried in a courtroom in front of a judge, jury, …
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Underage Drinking in Arizona Underage drinking in the United States is a persistent issue across the country. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a 2021 study reported that 13.4 million people ages 12-20 had had at …
Wrong-Way Driving in Arizona Wrong-way drivers are an extreme hazard to anyone out on the roads. Often occurring when a driver misunderstands entrance ramp or lane direction signs, drivers travelling in the opposite direction of traffic that a lane is …
What Are the Differences Between Divorce, Legal Separation, and Annulment? In Arizona, when a spouse decides their marriage need to come to an end, they have three options: dissolution of marriage (divorce), legal separation, or annulment. Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) …
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Dog Bite Laws in Arizona and its Cities While normally considered to be man’s best friend, from time to time you may encounter a dog that bites a person and causes injury to the victim. In Arizona, liability for dog …
