DUI and Child Custody in Arizona Start Transcription Hi! My name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. Today, I’d like to talk to you about if you’ve been charged with a DUI, whether or not you might lose custody of your children. In Arizona, there is a rebuttable presumption. If you are in the process of getting a divorce and …
Understanding what a Rule 11 hearing is in Arizona
Rule 11 hearing in Arizona Start Transcription Hi! My name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. Today, I’d like to talk to you about Rule 11 Evaluations. Basically, a Rule 11 proceeding is where a doctor will determine whether or not you’re able to assist your attorney in your defense and whether or not you truly understand the proceedings against …
What happens if you have been Indicted for a crime in Arizona?
Hi my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. I’d like to talk to you today about what happens if you are indicted for a crime in Arizona. It sounds like a very scary word and a lot of people are in the system sometimes think that their case is now become more serious just because a grand jury has …
How does your case get to Misdemeanor Court in Arizona?
Start Transcript: Hi my name is Cindy Castillo of Castillo Law. Today I would like to talk to you about how your case gets to a misdemeanor court. The obvious one is that you have been contacted by a law enforcement officer and he issued you a citation and it says right on the citation “you need to present yourself …
What is the difference between a preliminary hearing vs grand jury in Arizona?
In todays video Cindy Castillo of Castillo Law in Phoenix Arizona talks about the differences between a preliminary hearing vs grand jury. Start Transcript: Hi my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. I’d like to talk to about the difference between a preliminary hearing and a grand jury proceeding. There are many circumstances in which your case might come …
What is the difference between a Bench Trial vs Jury Trial in Arizona?
Start Transcript Bench trial vs jury trial Hello my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. Today I would like to talk to you about the difference between a bench trial and a jury trial. You may have been asked whether or not you want to waive a jury trial and go before a judge and present your evidence to …
What is a Grand Jury in Arizona?
Start Transcript What is a grand jury Hi my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. I previously talked with you about the different ways that a case can get to felony court. One of those ways is in the event that a County Attorney has submitted your information to a Grand Jury. I also discussed with you that is …
How does a case get to Felony Court in Arizona?
Start Transcription Hi my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo law. Today I’d like to talk to you about how your case gets to felony court in the event that you been contacted by an officer or being investigated for a felony offense. Essentially there are three different ways that your case can get to felony court: Release Hearing The …
What is a preliminary hearing in Arizona?
Start Transcript: What is a preliminary hearing? Hi my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. I would like to talk about your preliminary hearing. In certain circumstances you may have received a complaint in the mail and your attorney is asking whether or not you want to wave your preliminary hearing or if you want a preliminary hearing. Basically …
Scottsdale DUI Crime Lab Instrument Problems
In August of 2013 a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge issued a ruling suppressing the blood results of several DUI defendant’s whose blood was tested on an instrument in the Scottsdale Crime Lab. Stating that “the scientific” principles and in particular, the “scientific” methods were not properly applied.” This ruling will potentially have compounding effects on many more defendants in …