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  • What can happen if you are publicly intoxicated in Arizona?

    Arizona does not have a public intoxication law but you can still be arrested while drunk in public. In this video Phoenix AZ criminal defense lawyer Cindy Castillo explains some things that can get you into trouble. Start Transcription Hi my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo law. What happens if you are in public…

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  • Can you get a DUI on a bicycle or horse in Arizona?

    This video was created to answer a commonly asked and regularly confused question: Can you get a DUI on a Bicycle or Horse in Arizona? Start Transcript Hi my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. I often get asked the question: “Can I get a DUI on a bicycle?” The answer the question is:…

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  • If a loved one is in Jail on a Bond what should you do?

    Have you had a loved one arrested and held on a bond in Arizona? If yes then this video will give you some insight into what is happening and what you should consider doing. Start Transcription Hi my name is Cindy Castille with Castille law I like to talk today about when your loved one…

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  • What should you do if you get a letter for TASC?

    In Arizona if you have been charged with a drug offense you may receive a letter from the Attorney Generals office for a TASC class. In this video Cindy Castillo of Castillo Law in Phoenix Arizona explains what you should do and why. Start Transcription Hi my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. There…

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  • What happens if you miss a court date in Arizona?

    If you have missed a court date in Arizona the following video will help you understand what may happen to you. Transcription of Video: Hi my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. Today I want to talk with you about what to do if you’ve missed your court date. First off I suggest that…

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  • Arizona Stand Your Ground Law interview on NBC12

    Cindy Castillo of Castillo Law talks with NBC 12’s Chris Hrapsky about the Arizona Stand Your Ground laws in the wake of the George Zimmerman trial in Florida. Cindy goes through a number of scenarios and how the law could be interpreted in each one from havin g a gun pointed at you to verbal…

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  • What does SB1070 mean to you?

    Arizona Senate Bill 1070 also known as SB1070 or the Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act was signed into law by Governor Jan Brewer in April of 2010. This bill turned Arizona into a ‘Show me your papers state” by requiring law enforcement officers to request and review an individuals documentation if there…

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  • Stand Your Ground Law in Arizona

    In the wake of the Zimmerman decision, and for those of you who are wondering where Arizona law falls on Stand Your Ground, below is Arizona’s Justification statute. Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-404(A) provides: Except as provided in subsection B of this section, a person is justified in threatening or using physical force against another…

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  • What is a Felony or Aggravated DUI for cancelled suspended or revoked license?

    Have you been arrested for a felony or aggravated DUI in Arizona because your drivers license was cancelled, suspended, or revoked at the time? Criminal defense lawyer Cindy Castillo explains what this charge means and what fines and penalties you are facing if found guilty.

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  • What is a Felony or Aggravated DUI Child in the car in Arizona?

    Have you been charged with a felony or aggravated DUI in Arizona because there was a child under 15 years of age in the car? Criminal defense lawyer Cindy Castillo explains what this charge means and what fines and penalties you are facing if found guilty.

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