from Castillo Law
Labor Day weekend is here, bringing an end to summer – at least technically anyway. Labor Day was declared a national holiday in 1894 by President Cleveland in response to the chaotic strikes caused by disgruntled employees of the Pullman Railway Company. The national holiday appeased the rioters, so you can thank them while you enjoy this wonderful 3-day weekend! …
Tailgating season is upon us. Castillo Law has its own internal rivalry brewing between our ASU Sun Devil and U of A Wildcat alums, but no matter which team we support, we can all agree on one thing – we love college football! ASU football kicks off on Thursday, August 31, 2017, so grab your pals and get your grills, …
As children return to school, remember that this means heavy traffic, children walking or biking to school and parents rushing to drop off their children before heading to work and rushing to pick them up. To help remind you and ensure the safety of our children, officers have received grant money to monitor school zones and strictly enforce the rules …
We are proud to announce that Jonathan Goebel has recently been awarded Board Certification in DUI Defense by The National College for DUI Defense®, Inc. (NCDD). He was awarded this honor at the NCDD’s Summer Conference at Harvard Law School. Mr. Goebel is now one of only four attorneys in the State of Arizona (and only one of approximately 50 …
It’s an all too common headline we’ve seen repeated over the past few years: “Wrong-way Driver Causes Collision on Arizona Freeway.” As of July 13, 2017, DPS reports that their troopers have responded to 928 calls regarding wrong-way drivers this year alone[1]. Of these calls, 14 have resulted in injuries and 7 in fatalities. Ultimately, 48 of these drivers were …
July 4th is a day to celebrate our country’s freedom. Many choose to celebrate the holiday by cooling off at the lake, gathering with family and friends at backyard BBQs, or by taking a vacation to beat the heat. Given the abundance of alcohol at these events, it is especially important to drink responsibly and find a designated driver, as …
With school out for summer break, kids are prone to getting into more trouble with the law for a variety of issues including drugs, alcohol, and more. Less supervision and more free time allow kids to make poor decisions. Castillo Law would like to highlight some of the ways you can keep your teen from getting into trouble during their …
Although the Memorial Day holiday weekend is a great opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends, please remember the true meaning of this special day. On this day, we remember and celebrate, and most importantly, we express our thanks as Americans to the countless number of men and women who have served in our military since the inception …
A question the attorneys at our firm often get from drivers Arizona is: Do I have to respond to a photo radar ticket notice that I have received in the mail? TWO TYPES OF MAILED TICKETS Here is the answer in a nutshell: There are two different types of notices you could have received in the mail. The first type …
House Bill 2066, as of the date of this blog, looks destined to soon become a law governing Aggravated DUI penalties. As written, this Bill could create some very unexpected and expensive consequences, while offering no real benefit to the community or to the Defendants, most of whom are in need of counseling not expensive incarceration. (Full Legislative history of …