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  • What is a super extreme DUI in Arizona?

    Have you been charged with a super extreme DUI in Arizona? DUI and criminal defense lawyer Cindy Castillo explains what the charge means and possible fines and penalties faced if convicted.

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  • What is an Extreme DUI in AZ?

    Have you been charged with an Extreme DUI in Arizona? DUI and Criminal defense lawyer Cindy Castillo explains what the charge is for and what penalties you face if convicted.

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  • What to do if you have a Suspended License in Arizona

    Cindy Castillo of Castillo Law explains what to do if you have a suspended license in Arizona. Cindy is a highly experienced criminal defense lawyer in Phoenix and Arizona. She explains that you need to go to Service Arizona which is the MVD’s website and request a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Then you need to…

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  • How To Apply for a Good Cause Exception with the Board of Fingerprinting

    To apply for a Good Cause Exception, complete the following application and submit it to the Arizona Board of Fingerprinting: https://www.azbof.gov/forms/appgce.pdf You should not download the application and submit it until your application for a fingerprint clearance card has been denied, or your card has been suspended. Do not submit an application until you receive the…

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  • Do You Qualify for a Good Cause Exception with the Board of Fingerprinting?

    41-619.55. Good cause exceptions; expedited review; hearing; revocation The board shall determine good cause exceptions. The board shall determine a good cause exception after an expedited review or after a good cause exception hearing. The board shall conduct an expedited review within twenty days after receiving an application for a good cause exception. Within forty-five…

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  • What Criminal Offenses Will Preclude You from Obtaining a Fingerprint Clearance Card in AZ?

    From 41-1758.03. Fingerprint clearance cards; issuance; immunity A person who is subject to registration as a sex offender in this state or any other jurisdiction or who is awaiting trial on or who has been convicted of committing or attempting, soliciting, facilitating or conspiring to commit one or more of the following offenses in this…

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  • Will Your Fingerprint Clearance Card Be Suspended or Revoked?

    41-1758.04. Denial, suspension or revocation of fingerprint clearance card The division shall deny the issuance of a fingerprint clearance card to any person who is awaiting trial on or who has been convicted of an offense listed in section 41-1758.03, subsection B or C or section 41-1758.07, subsection B or C. The division shall revoke…

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  • Medical Alternatives to an Ignition Interlock Device (Update 06/2015)

    You may apply for use of a CAMP device (ankle bracelet) instead of an ignition interlock device for medical reasons if unable to provide a breath sample. To apply, please follow the guidelines below: ALCOHOL MONITORING DEVICE APPLICATION The ignition interlock device is a breath alcohol sensing instrument installed in a motor vehicle and connected…

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  • How Long is SR22 Insurance Required?

    Typically, you must maintain SR22 for three years from the date of suspension in Arizona.

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  • What is SR22 Insurance?

    An SR-22 is an endorsement (certificate) of insurance that is issued by an insurer to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or to the Secretary of State. An SR-22 is generally required after a driver has been cited for driving without proper insurance. It can also be required for traffic-related offenses such as DUIs and…

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