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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. The Donald hearing is basically …
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 being accused of having some …
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, between McDowell and Thomas on …
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, St. Patrick’s Day is a …
Rumors of increased sex trafficking during the Super Bowl swarm the field well before the players on game day. According to popular belief, the Super Bowl is notorious for being a target spot for sex trafficking and prostitution. In a key press release in 2013, Texas Attorney General, Gregg Abbott, said, “The Super Bowl is the single largest human trafficking …
Thanksgiving is a joyous time to give thanks and focus on friends and family. The extended time off work comes as a huge relief to most, the anticipation of a savory Thanksgiving Dinner and the long weekend with our loved ones cannot come soon enough! Before cracking open your first beer, popping open the champagne or uncorking a bottle of …
While not everyone who suffers from concussions becomes a criminal, there is evidence in medical literature that shows how concussions cause behavioral changes. These changes include, impulsiveness, depression, aggression, inappropriate sexual behavior, lack of thought control and violence among people who, prior to their injuries, did not exhibit such behaviors. The question of how to apply these changes to criminal …
Fall means the anticipation of carving pumpkins, sipping on apple cider, devouring pumpkin everything, and for some: hunting wild game. Turkey, deer, dove, quail and even bear season starts this October, and Castillo Law is here to make sure it’s safe and enjoyable and free from citations or arrests by reviewing a few Arizona hunting laws. Know your AZ Hunting …
A Response to the Growing Suspicion of Unfair Penalties Given to Sex Offenders In a recent article written on Slate.com, Matt Mellema talked about the unforeseeable consequences of being tough on sex crimes. Arizona is among the toughest on sex crimes and people face very serious penalties if they are found guilty of these offenses. The marking of a, “sex …
What You Need to Know Before Tailgating This Year. This coming football season, ASU and law enforcement are trying to lower the number of underage students consuming alcohol while limiting the risks involved in binge drinking at tailgating events. ASU is enforcing a ban on kegs and other “apparatuses that encourage reckless consumption of alcoholic beverages.” As a result, you …