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The Judge recommended that I go to MOSAIC, what does this mean?
MOSAIC Substance Abuse Program Expands in Former Tent City Space The Tent City jail is officially closed, and in its place, Maricopa County is expanding an innovative program to reduce the number of repeat offenders by addressing their substance abuse and mental health issues. The air-conditioned dayroom where Tent City inmates once spent time is…
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The Judge recommended that I go to Reach Out, what does this mean?
Maricopa County Adult Probation’s Reach Out Program The Judge recommended that I go to Reach Out, what does this mean? The Maricopa County Adult Probation’s Reach Out Program is aimed to help treat convicted substance abusers. The program is geared towards probationers that are serving a jail sentence. The process starts with a court order…
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Let 2018 be the Year to Turn Over a New Leaf!
Are you looking to start the New Year off right, but afraid that your past might hinder your current and future aspirations? If you have a warrant, revoked license, or priors, no need to fret, Castillo Law is here to help! Arrest vs Default Warrants There are two different types of warrants: an arrest warrant…
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Operation: No Need For Speed
Operation No Need For Speed is in full force and effect, so be sure to slow down. This is a 30-day operation conducted by Department of Public Safety on the Loop 101, 202, and 303, in an attempt to get drivers to slow down. Over the past few weeks, many terrible accidents have occurred on…
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Preparing for Veteran’s Day 2017
Veteran’s Day originally started as Armistice Day in 1919, commemorating the day World War I officially ended in 1918. Armistice Day became an official holiday when approved by Congress in 1938. In 1954, after World War II, President Eisenhower declared Armistice Day as Veteran’s Day, a day to honor all who have served for our…
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Don’t Get Tricked This Halloween!
Trick-or-treating did not become a Halloween tradition until the 1930’s. Back then, people who complied with kids’ requests for treats were left alone, but those who did not comply were punished with a trick. Unfortunately, law enforcement is not handing out treats this Halloween. They could be handing out tickets, or worse, taking you to…
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Treat Yo’self this Labor Day Weekend
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…
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Forks Up, Tailgates Down!
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…
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SLOW DOWN AND BE VIGILANT AS BACK TO SCHOOL HAS BEGUN
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…
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Wrong-way Driver Prevention: What Arizona is Doing to Help
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,…
