Arizona Law

  • Understanding what a Rule 11 hearing is in Arizona

    Rule 11 hearing in Arizona Start Transcription Hi! My name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. Today, I’d like to talk to you about Rule 11 Evaluations. Basically, a Rule 11 proceeding is where a doctor will determine whether or not you’re able to assist your attorney in your defense and whether or not you…

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  • What happens if you have been Indicted for a crime in Arizona?

    Hi my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. I’d like to talk to you today about what happens if you are indicted for a crime in Arizona. It sounds like a very scary word and a lot of people are in the system sometimes think that their case is now become more serious just…

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  • How does your case get to Misdemeanor Court in Arizona?

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    Start Transcript: Hi my name is Cindy Castillo of Castillo Law. Today I would like to talk to you about how your case gets to a misdemeanor court. The obvious one is that you have been contacted by a law enforcement officer and he issued you a citation and it says right on the citation…

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  • What is the difference between a preliminary hearing vs grand jury in Arizona?

    In todays video Cindy Castillo of Castillo Law in Phoenix Arizona talks about the differences between a preliminary hearing vs grand jury. Start Transcript: Hi my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. I’d like to talk to about the difference between a preliminary hearing and a grand jury proceeding. There are many circumstances in…

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  • What is the difference between a Bench Trial vs Jury Trial in Arizona?

    Start Transcript Bench trial vs jury trial Hello my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. Today I would like to talk to you about the difference between a bench trial and a jury trial. You may have been asked whether or not you want to waive a jury trial and go before a judge…

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  • What is a Grand Jury in Arizona?

    Start Transcript What is a grand jury Hi my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. I previously talked with you about the different ways that a case can get to felony court. One of those ways is in the event that a County Attorney has submitted your information to a Grand Jury. I also…

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  • How does a case get to Felony Court in Arizona?

    Start Transcription Hi my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo law. Today I’d like to talk to you about how your case gets to felony court in the event that you been contacted by an officer or being investigated for a felony offense. Essentially there are three different ways that your case can get to…

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  • What is a preliminary hearing in Arizona?

    Start Transcript: What is a preliminary hearing? Hi my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. I would like to talk about your preliminary hearing. In certain circumstances you may have received a complaint in the mail and your attorney is asking whether or not you want to wave your preliminary hearing or if you…

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  • What constitutes reasonable search in your home in Arizona?

    Cindy Castillo a criminal defense lawyer with Castillo Law in Phoenix Arizona explains what Reasonable Search means. Start Transcription Hi my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. What I would like to talk about today is a new Supreme Court decision that came down in March 2013. The Supreme Court decision is US Supreme…

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  • What should you do if you have plead Guilty in Arizona?

    This video discusses what you should do if you have plead Guilty in Arizona. Start Transcript: Hi my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. Today I’d like to talk with you about what to do if you pled guilty to a criminal offense and the judge has discretion over your sentence. It’s very important…

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