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Fourteen Items You Need To Know When Your Plea Has Gang Terms
Probationers must comply with all conditions of probation, including gang terms when specifically ordered. Not all probationers have the same terms or requirements while on probation, as these terms are negotiable and can be modified. If a probationer has violated the terms of probation, the probation officer can file a Petition to Revoke Probation and…
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Top Ten Reasons You Might be Violated on Standard Supervised Probation
If you have been sentenced to probation and are out of custody, you are expected to comply with all probation terms and/or requirements. If you are alleged to have violated your probation terms, the probation officer can file a Petition to Revoke your Probation and you will have to return to court to see a…
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Leave the roadie at home – Don’t drink and drive
Whether you’re taking a road trip to California for the holiday, driving up north to get away from the heat, or just headed to a friend’s house for a get-together, leave the ice chest in the trunk. Please do not bring that drink you made for yourself while getting ready, and tell any passengers in…
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The Police Took My Stuff – Now What?
Going through an arrest can be a traumatic experience and having your personal belongings taken from you is not only an inconvenience, but it can be very confusing as well. Who has my stuff? When can I get it back? How can I get it back? These are questions that we want to help answer…
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Statute of Limitations in the State of Arizona
In Arizona, if you are under investigation, were arrested without charges being filed, or have had a charge scratched or dismissed without prejudice, you may not be in the clear. Unfortunately, there are several reasons cases may not be immediately prosecuted and it is important to understand the laws governing the timelines in which the…
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What Does It Mean To Be a Board-Certified Criminal Defense Specialist in Arizona?
The Arizona Board of Legal Specialization identifies lawyers who have demonstrated superior knowledge, skill, integrity, professionalism, and competence in a specific area of law, to better serve the public. REQUIREMENTS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN CRIMINAL LAW IN ARIZONA? To qualify for a criminal law certification, an attorney must: Be licensed to practice law for at…
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Mitigation in a Criminal Case
In addition to arguing any legal issues that may exist in a case, Castillo Law also works tirelessly to present mitigation to the Prosecuting Agency and the Judge on behalf of our clients. A.R.S. § 13-751(G) defines mitigation as evidence relevant to “any aspect of the defendant’s character, propensities or record and any of the circumstances…
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Social Media Usage in a Criminal Case
Advancements in technology have changed how we interact with one another. It seems everyone from your third-grade teacher to your junior high ex are on social media nowadays. According to Pew Research Center, as of April 2021, 72% of the U.S. adult population used at least one social media site – with the number of…
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Don’t Get Stung in a Sting Operation in Arizona
Technological advances have made it much easier for law enforcement to run sting operations. The most prevalent internet sting operations are operations that involve the creation of sex crimes against minors while utilizing the internet, social media apps, and online gaming. In a sex sting operation, law enforcement creates a crime for vulnerable or susceptible…
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New Arizona Law Prohibits Recording Police
Governor Ducey signed House Bill 2319 into law which will make it illegal to video record law enforcement activity within 8 feet, after having received a verbal warning not to do so by police. Law enforcement activity includes questioning a suspicious person, conducting an arrest, issuing a summons, enforcing the law, and/or handling an emotional…
