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Sex Offender Probation: A Castillo Law Series
Sex offender probation is arguably one of the harshest probation sentences a person can receive in Maricopa County. For those of you that are unfamiliar with sex offender probation, it’s not the same as other types of probation, where a probationer is required to follow guidelines, such as, be home by curfew and abstain from drugs…
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Win Some, Lose Some: Supreme Court Ruling on State v. Sisco II
On July 11, 2016, the Supreme Court of Arizona issued their opinion in State of Arizona v. Ronald James Sisco II, in which the Court considered whether or not the odor of marijuana suffices to establish probable cause for issuance of a search warrant, given the adoption of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (“AMMA”). Ultimately,…
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Weeding out the Facts: Smell of Marijuana, No Longer Probable Cause
You may have heard by now that Judges in the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division 2, reversed and remanded a 2013 marijuana possession case, due to an illegal search warrant and found that the smell of marijuana alone does not constitute probable cause for a search warrant. While the rumors have begun to swirl about…
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From Sympathetic Squeeze to I Need a Lawyer Please!
Arizona’s history of being part of the “Wild West” has existed for over 100 years, and, from Jerome to Tombstone, characters like Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday still influence Arizona’s culture. That “Wild West” feel is something that makes Arizona unique and cherished by many people inside and outside our community. It comes as no…
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Better a Cruel Truth than a Comfortable Delusion: How to Improve the Use of Axon Body Cameras
A Call for Law Enforcement Reform With the 2016 presidential election creating more and more buzz each day, many of our readers have undoubtedly heard discussion about law enforcement reform. This is a tangential response to movements nationwide, both on social media and in the community, calling for more transparency and accountability when it comes…
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How to Avoid Stress and Criminal Charges During The Holidays
Season’s Greetings from Castillo Law It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes, or bags. Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps . . . means a little bit more!–Dr. Seuss The holidays are a time to show the special people in our lives how much we…
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Follow AZ Hunting Regulations and Avoid Criminal Charges
Failure to Follow Game and Fish AZ Hunting Regulations May Result in a Huge Missed Steak this Hunting Season The regular football season is more than half-way over, Thanksgiving has ended, and, pretty soon, we’ll be snuggling by the tree opening presents. While many of our readers may have already gone on their first hunt of…
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Tips for a Safe and Fun Halloween from Castillo Law
When Black Cats Prowl and Pumpkins Gleam, Keep the Criminal Charges away this Halloween! It’s time for everyone’s favorite holiday! Although the leaves aren’t changing, there’s a cool breeze shaking the cactus needles, and people are busy deciding whether or not dressing as Pizza Rat will finally score a win at the costume contest this…
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Halloween Restrictions for Sex Offenders
As can be read in our previous articles about sex crimes in Arizona, Arizona is one of the strictest states when it comes to sex offenses. Sex offenders who are released on probation and/or who have sex offender terms will have restrictions on Halloween night. Common restrictions for sex offenders on Halloween night May include…
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Drivers Beware: Failure to Remain Silent Could Result in False Reporting Charges
Right to remain silent: Use It! Drivers Beware: Here is yet another reason why you should only provide your driver’s license, registration, and insurance, and nothing more. If you are stopped by an officer conducting a traffic stop and you have been drinking, do not make any statements. Your words will be used against you.…
