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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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Scottsdale DUI Crime Lab Instrument Problems
In August of 2013 a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge issued a ruling suppressing the blood results of several DUI defendant’s whose blood was tested on an instrument in the Scottsdale Crime Lab. Stating that “the scientific” principles and in particular, the “scientific” methods were not properly applied.” This ruling will potentially have compounding effects…
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What does Actual Physical Control mean?
This video explains what Actual Physical Control of a vehicle means in Arizona and how it can affect whether you are charged with a DUI or not. Start Transcript Hi my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo law. I often get asked the question: “I wasn’t driving can I still be charged with a DUI?”…
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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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What should you do if you have been put on Probation in Arizona?
This video discusses being put on probation in Arizona and what you should do. Start Transcription Hi my name is Cindy Castille with Castille law today I would like to talk with you about what to do if you been placed on probation Now this is often a topic that’s not really addressed with you…
