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Donald Hearing vs Settlement Conference
Video: Donald Hearing vs Settlement Conference Start Transcript: Donald Hearing vs Settlement Conference Today we’d like to talk to you a little bit about the difference between a Donald hearing and a settlement conference. Many people ask me what happens at a Donald advisement or a Donald hearing, and what happens at a settlement conference.…
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What is a Simpson Hearing in AZ Criminal Courts?
Video: What is a Simpson Hearing in AZ Criminal Courts? Start Transcript: What is a Simpson Hearing in AZ Criminal Courts? In the state of Arizona, there are some cases in which an individual may be held without bond. Usually those cases were an individual is held without bond constitute cases where a person is…
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New Location for Castillo Law Starting May 1st, 2015
Castillo Law, PLLC is pleased to announce the relocation of our law firm, starting May 1st. Our new office will be located at: 2025 N. 3rd Street, Suite B150 Phoenix, AZ 85004 We are very excited to join the Alvarado Historic District in the Brookstone Office Complex. Our new office is right off the I-10,…
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Have Fun and Stay Safe!
Some important reminders for a safe St. Patrick’s Holiday! Keep the images of shamrocks, leprechauns, pots of gold, and good luck on St. Patrick’s Day! Today, March 17 marks the arrival of Christianity in Ireland as well as the death of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. For many Americans, both Irish and non-Irish,…
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How to Behave in the Courtroom
Sit quietly in the courtroom, whenever court is in session. The proceedings are being taped and background noise may interfere with the quality of the taped record. Turn off your cell phone, or put your phone on silent. The vibrate setting will still cause a disturbance. Do not bring food, drinks or gum into the…
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How to Deal with an Admin Per Se/ Implied Consent Affidavit When Charged With a DUI
If you are served with an Admin Per Se/Implied Consent (APS/IC) Affidavit on the date of your arrest, discuss with your attorney whether you should request a MVD hearing. If you were not served with an APS/IC Affidavit at the time of your arrest, you will need to monitor your mail and ensure that your address is…
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How to Dress for Court
First, it is important to understand that the way you dress for court influences the way a judge, prosecutor and/or jury views and assesses you, whether or not it be a conscious decision on their end. Dress in business attire in order to appear professional and courteous. This includes: modest hemlines and necklines, neutral colors…
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How to Talk to Friends or Family in Custody
Inmates are not allowed to receive incoming telephone calls. They can make personal outgoing calls, which are recorded phone calls among family and friends, or legal outgoing calls, which are non-recorded phone calls with legal counsel. Do not discuss your loved one’s case over the phone. Do not allow your loved one to become negative…
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How to Post Bail
In order to notify family members or friends of their arrest, inmates are given access to a telephone in order to place collect calls. Questions regarding an inmate’s initial arrest should be directed to the arresting agency, if it can be done without doing further harm to the inmate’s case. Bonds and fines may be paid…
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How to Visit an Inmate in a Maricopa County Jail
Obtain the name, booking number and/or date of birth of the incarcerated person by calling Sheriff’s Information Management Services at 602-876-0322. Before visiting an inmate, contact the jail’s visitation phone number to find out if any housing units are on visitation restrictions: 4th Avenue Jail 602-876-1239 Lower Buckeye Jail 602-876-1236 Estrella Jail 602-876-1222 Towers Jail 602-876-1679…
