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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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  • What is a Felony or Aggravated DUI with multiple DUIs?

    Have you been arrested for a Felony or Aggravated DUI in Arizona due to having multiple DUI’s? Criminal defense lawyer Cindy Castillo explains what this charge means and the fines and penalties applied if found guilty.

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  • How a DUI case is handled by Castillo Law

    Have you been charged with a DUI in Arizona? Criminal defense lawyer Cindy Castillo explains her process for defending you against your DUI charges.

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  • What is a Second Offense DUI?

    Have you been charged with a second offense DUI in Arizona? Criminal defense lawyer Cindy Castillo explains what the charge means and the possible fines and penalties if found guilty.

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  • What is a ‘Set Aside’ in Arizona?

    What is a ‘Set Aside’ in Arizona? Criminal Defense lawyer Cindy Castillo explains what a set aside is in Arizona and how it may be required if you want to get a job.

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  • What to do if pulled over for DUI in Arizona

    Have you ever wondered exactly what you are supposed to do if you get pulled over for a DUI in Arizona? DUI and criminal defense lawyer Cindy Castillo explains what you should and should not do to ensure you get the best chance of defending yourself in court. This video does not condone driving under…

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