State v. Mr. L.S. (2024) Practice Area: Criminal Law / DUI Date: February 7, 2024 Description: Goodyear Municipal Court, State v. Mr. L.S.: Mr. L.S. was pulled over for a traffic infraction and was thereafter investigated for driving under the influence of alcohol. Following field sobriety testing that the officer indicated showed signs and symptoms of alcohol ingestion, Mr. L.S. was tested and …
State v. Mr. J. B. (2024) Discharge of a Firearm/Disorderly Conduct – Weapon — Reduced No Jail
State v. Mr. J. B. (2024) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Violent Crimes Date: January 12, 2024 Outcome: Probation no Jail Time Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: State vs. Mr. J. B. J.B. was charged with discharging a firearm in city limits and 4 counts of disorderly conduct with a gun. All charges were domestic violence related. After hiring Castillo Law, Castillo …
State v. Mr. E. T. (2023) Child Sex Trafficking- Reduced
State v. Mr. E.T. (2023) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Sex Crimes Date: November 6, 2023 Outcome: Probation Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: State v. Mr. E.T. Mr. E.T. was charged with Child Sex Trafficking, a Class 2 Felony, Attempted Sexual Conduct with a Minor, a Class 3 Felony, and Money Laundering, a Class 3 Felony. Mr. E. T. was facing significant prison …
State v. Mr. V. R. – Discharge of a Firearm at Non Residence, Endangerment, and Disorderly Conduct – Reduced (2023)
State v. Mr. V. R. (2023) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Violent Crimes Date: August 1, 2023 Outcome: Reduced Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: State v. Mr. V. R. Mr. V. R. was charged with one count of discharge of a firearm at a non-residence, a Class 2 Dangerous Felony, one count of Disorderly Conduct, a Class 6 Dangerous Felony, and four counts of …
State v. Ms. J. B. (2023) Good Cause Exception
State v. Ms. J. B. Practice Area: Civil GCE Date: July 7, 2023 Outcome: Good Cause Exception Application Granted Description: Ms. J. B. retained Castillo Law to prepare and submit her Good Cause Exception Application after she was denied a fingerprint clearance card. J.B.’s record was minimal and Castillo Law was able to complete the application within a specified time for J.B. …
State v. Ms. C. C. (2023) Good Cause Exception
State v. Ms. C. C. Practice Area: Civil GCE Date: July 7, 2023 Outcome: Good Cause Exception Application Granted Description: Ms. C. C. hired Castillo Law to prepare and submit her Good Cause Exception Application after she was denied a fingerprint clearance card. During its investigation, Castillo Law discovered many other incidents in CC’s past that needed to be included in the …
State v. Ms. R. C. (2023)- Theft Dismissed
State v. Ms. R. C. (2023) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Other Date: June 20, 2023 Outcome: Dismissed Description: Country Meadows Justice Court: State v. Ms. R. C. Ms. R.C. hired Castillo Law to represent her when she was accused of an alleged theft. After reviewing the initial police report, Castillo Law could see that much more evidence was necessary for the …
State v. Mr. B. S. – Criminal Damage/Disorderly Conduct (2023)- Dismissed
State v. Mr. B. S. (2023) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Criminal Damage Date: June 19, 2023 Outcome: Dismissed Description: Mesa Municipal Court: State v. Mr. B. S. BS retained Castillo Law when he was charged with three domestic violence charges. The case was sensitive due to B.S. employment. During Castillo Law’s investigation, it was learned that the evidence against B.S. was very …
State v. Mr. H.M – Aggravated DUI -Reduced (2023)
State v. H.M. (2023) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Vehicular / Aggravated DUI Date: June 14, 2023 Outcome: Reduced Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: State v. Mr. H. M. (CR2022-145477-001). Mr. H. M. was charged with three counts of Aggravated DUI, Class 4 Felonies. Mr. H. M. had one prior felony conviction. The State initially offered a plea to Aggravated DUI and for Mr. …
State v. Mr. R. B. (2023)- Domestic Violence – Dismissed
State v. Mr. R. B. (2023) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: May 30, 2023 Outcome: Dismissed Description: Phoenix Municipal Court: State v. Mr. R. B. Mr. R. B. retained Castillo Law on multiple domestic violence charges. Castillo Law fully investigated all the evidence and concluded the best approach was to set the matter to trial. On the day of trial, the prosecution was …
State v. Mr. R. E. (2023) Driving on a Suspended License
State v. Mr. R. E. (2023) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: May 15, 2023 Outcome: DISMISSAL Description: Agua Fria Justice Court: State v. Mr. R. E. R.E. retained Castillo Law when he was cited for driving without a license and driving on a suspended license. The case was from 2012 and R.E. mistakenly paid the fine on the civil traffic offense. Castillo …
State v. Ms. C. V.P. (2023) Shoplifting – Case Dismissed
State v. Ms. C. V.P. (2023) Practice Area: Criminal Law, Shoplifting Date: May 4, 2023 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Scottsdale City Court: Ms. C. V.P. was charged with two counts of shoplifting and hired Castillo Law to represent her. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence against her, Castillo Law was successful in securing an agreement with the prosecution for C.V.P. to complete a program …
State v. Mr. Z. M. (2023) Good Cause Exception for Fingerprint Card – Application Granted
State v. Mr. Z. M. (2023) Practice Area: Civil / Fingerprint Clearance Card / Good Cause Exception Date: April 28, 2023 Outcome: Good Cause Exception Application Granted Description: Mr. Z. M. retained Castillo Law to prepare and submit a Good Cause Exception Application after Mr. Z. M. was denied a Fingerprint Clearance Card. Although Z.M. did not have many incidents on his denial …
State v. Mr. S.H. – Aggravated DUI -Reduced
State v. S.H. (2023) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Vehicular / Aggravated DUI Date: April 26, 2023 Outcome: Probation Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: State v. Mr. S. H. (CR2022-108179) Mr. S. H. was charged with two counts of Aggravated DUI, Class 4 Felonies. Mr. S. H. had two prior DUI convictions and was restricted. The initial offer from the State was for S.H. …
State v. Ms. M. J. (2023)- Assault
State v. Ms. M. J. (2023) Practice Area: Criminal Law Outcome: Dismissed Date: April 18, 2023 Description: Chandler Municipal Court: State v. Ms. M. J. Ms. M. J. retained Castillo Law when she was charged with assaulting her husband while there were at work together. Castillo Law investigated the incident and determined the case against MJ was not strong and there was …
State v. Ms. B. F. (2023) Good Cause Exception
State v. Ms. B. F. Practice Area: Civil GCE Date: April 14, 2023 Outcome: Good Cause Exception Application Granted Description: Ms. B. F. hired Castillo Law to prepare and submit her Good Cause Exception Application after she was denied a fingerprint clearance card. Ms. B.F. had an out of state incident as well as one not included on the denial letter. This required …
State v. Mr. G. G. (2023) Violation of City Ordinance – Dismissed
State v. Mr. G. G. (2023) Practice Area: Criminal Law, Other Date: April 3, 2023 Outcome: Charge Dismissed Description: Goodyear Municipal Court: Mr. G. G. unfortunately became involved in a noise dispute with his neighbor and was cited with a city code violation for conducting a loud party. Castillo Law was retained to advocate G.G.’s position with the city prosecutor. Castillo Law was …
State v. Mr. J. CA. (2023)- Assault
State v. Mr. J. CA. (2023) Practice Area: Criminal Law Outcome: Dismissed Date: March 28, 2023 Description: Maricopa Municipal Court: State v. Mr. J. CA. Mr. J. CA. retained Castillo Law when he was charged with domestic violence offenses after a heated discussion with his wife. After analyzing the evidence, Castillo Law was able to secure a program for J. CA. to …
State v. Mr. R. R. – Aggravated Assault – Reduced to Probation (2023)
State v. Mr. R. R. (2023) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Aggravated Assault Date: March 22, 2023 Outcome: Reduced to Probation Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: State v. Mr. R.R. (CR2022-136496) Mr. R.R. was charged with one count of Aggravated Assault, a Class 2 Dangerous Felony and one count of Failure to Stop at Scene of Damage Accident, a Class 1 Misdemeanor. Mr. R.R. …
State v. Mr. J. A. (2023) 1 Count of Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices (F2) & 2 Counts of Taking the Identity of Another – Set Aside
State v. Mr. J. A. (2023) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Set Asides Date: March 9, 2023 Outcome: Application to Set Aside Judgment, Restore Civil Rights, Restore Gun Rights—Granted Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: Mr. J. A. came to Castillo Law for assistance with setting aside his prior convictions, including One Count of Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices, a class 2 felony, and …
State v. Mr. B. P. (2023) – Termination of Probation
State v. Mr. B. P. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Other Date: January 5, 2023 Outcome: Probation Terminated Description: Yavapai County Superior Court, State v. Mr. B. P. (P1300CR202100081). B. P. was sentenced to three years of probation for a failure to register offense in May of 2021. B.P. hired Castillo Law to terminate his probation. Castillo Law was able to …
State v. Ms. L. S. (2022)- Shoplifting
State v. Ms. L. S. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Date: December 13, 2022 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Phoenix Municipal Court: State v. Ms. L. S. Ms. L. S. retained Castillo Law when she was charged with one count of shoplifting. Castillo Law conducted an investigation into the weakness of the prosecutions case and was able to come to an agreement with the State …
State v. Mr. J. P. (2022)- GCE
State v. Mr. J. P. (2022) Practice Area: Civil Good Cause Exception Date: November 10, 2022 Outcome: GCE Application Granted Description: Mr. J. P. retained Castillo Law to prepare and submit his GCE Application after he was denied a Fingerprint Clearance Card. Because Mr. J. P.’s record was quite old, it was challenging to obtain necessary records for the application needed to present …
State v. Mr. G. W. (2022)- GCE
State v. Mr. G. W. (2022) Practice Area: Civil Good Cause Exception Date: October 28, 2022 Outcome: GCE Application Granted Description: Mr. G. W. retained Castillo Law to prepare and Submit his GCE Application after he was denied a Fingerprint Clearance Card. During Castillo Laws investigation of Mr. G. W.’s record it was discovered that additional past matters needed to be disclosed. This …
State v. Ms. J. Y. (2022)- Criminal Damage
State v. Ms. J. Y. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: September 22, 2022 Outcome: Dismissed Description: Phoenix Municipal Court: State v. Ms. J. Y. Ms. J. Y. was falsely accused of criminal damage by an abusive boyfriend. Upon arrival, Phoenix PD arrested and added a charge of resisting arrest. After careful investigation and discussion with the prosecution, the matter was dismissed. Results …
State v. Mr. C. C. (2022)- GCE
State v. Mr. C. C. (2022) Practice Area: Civil Good Cause Exception Date: September 16, 2022 Outcome: GCE Granted Description: Mr. C. C. retained Castillo Law to prepare and submit his GCE Application after he was denied a Fingerprint Clearance Card. Castillo Law was able to secure important information from out of state that was necessary for his application to be successful. The …
State v. Mr. J.T. – Aggravated DUI -Reduced to Endangerment (2022)
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Vehicular / Aggravated DUI Date: September 16, 2022 Outcome: Probation Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: State v. Mr. J. T. Mr. J. T. was charged with two counts of Aggravated DUI, Class 4 Felonies. Mr. J. T. had two prior DUI convictions and was restricted. After a deviation was submitted, the State offered a plea to an Endangerment and …
State v. Mr. L. G. (2022)- Domestic Violence
State v. Mr. L. G. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: September 14, 2022 Outcome: Dismissed Description: Avondale City Court: State v. Mr. L. G. Mr. L. G. retained Castillo Law on a domestic violence matter. Castillo Law was able to negotiate a resolution with the prosecution which eventually resulted in the State dismissing his case. Results depend upon factors unique to each …
State v. Mr. J. C. (2022)- Violating a Court Order
State v. Mr. J. C. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: September 9, 2022 Outcome: Dismissed Description: Tempe Municipal Court: State v. Mr. J. C. Mr. J. C. was accused of violating a court order and retained Castillo Law to defend him. During Castillo Laws investigation it was discovered that the evidence needed to convict Mr. J. C. was lacking. In this instance, …
State v. Mr. M. E-T (2022) Domestic Violence
State v. Mr. M. E-T. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: August 18, 2022 Outcome: Dismissed Description: Phoenix Municipal Court: Mr. M. E-T. retained Castillo Law to defend him in a domestic violence matter. Castillo Law was able to negotiate with the prosecution for an alternative to a plea which resulted in the matter being dismissed.
State v. Mr. J. C-P. -Assault/Disorderly Conduct – Dismissed (2022)
State v. Mr. J. C-P. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Assault Outcome: Dismissed Date: August 3, 2022 Description: Peoria Municipal Court: Mr. J. C-P. was alleged to have committed one count of Assault and one count of Disorderly Conduct, Class 1 Misdemeanors. After Mr. J. C.P.’s case was thoroughly investigated, Castillo Law set J. C.-P.’s case to trial. The State thereafter dismissed …
State v. Mr. A. A. (2022) Child Sex Trafficking- Reduced
State v. Ms. A. A. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Sex Crimes Date: August 2, 2022 Outcome: Probation Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: State v. Mr. A. A. Mr. A. A. was charged with Child Sex Trafficking, a Class 2 Felony, Attempted Sexual Conduct with a Minor, a Class 3 Felony, and Money Laundering, a Class 3 Felony. Mr. A. A. was …
Ms. J. C. v. Ms. R. Y – Injunction Against Harassment (2022)
Ms. J. C. v. Ms. R. Y. Practice Area: Criminal Law / Injunction Against Harassment Date: July 26, 2022 Outcome: Dismissed Description: Phoenix Municipal Court: Ms. J. C. and Ms. R. Y. are neighbors. Ms. J. C. believed that Ms. R. Y. was harassing by continually calling the police on her children for being too loud. Upon requesting a hearing, Ms. R.Y. through Castillo Law …
State v. Ms. M.M. (2022)- Contracting Without a License/Dismissed
State v. Ms. M.M. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law/Other Outcome: Dismissed Date: July 26, 2022 Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: Ms. M.M. was charged with contracting without a license, a misdemeanor but the State charged her in Superior Court along with a co-defendant. After negotiation and setting the matter to trial, the State agreed to dismiss the charges. Results depend upon factors …
State v. Ms. C. O. (2022) Shoplifting – Case Dismissed
State v. Ms. C. O. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law, Shoplifting Date: July 16, 2022 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Surprise City Court: Ms. C. O. retained Castillo Law when she was charged with one count of shoplifting. Castillo law Conducted an investigation into the weaknesses of the State’s case. Castillo Law was able to come to an agreement with the prosecutor which resulted …
State v. Mr. E.R. – Aggravated Assault Dangerous – Reduced to Probation
State v. Mr. E. R. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Aggravated Assault Date: July 15, 2022 Outcome: Reduced to Probation Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: State v. Mr. E.R. Mr. E.R. was charged with one count of Aggravated Assault, a Class 3 Dangerous Felony and one count of Criminal Damage, a Class 5 Felony. Mr. E.R. was accused of causing an accident while …
State v. Mr. G. C-G. – Transportation of Narcotic Drugs – (2022) – Reduced
State v. Mr. G. C.G. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Drug Charges Date: June 15, 2022 Outcome: Probation Description: Mohave County Superior Court: State v. Mr. G. C-G. Mr. G. C-G. was charged with one count of Transportation of Narcotic Drugs for Sale, a class 2 felony. The initial plea offer was no agreements but if prison, no more than …
State v. Ms. E. C. (2022) Shoplifting – Case Dismissed
State v. Ms. C. O. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law, Shoplifting Date: June 7, 2022 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Mesa Municipal Court: Ms. E. C. The Client lived outside of Arizona and on a visit to Arizona was charged with one count of shoplifting. During its investigation, Castillo Law discovered a major weakness in the States Case and was able to negotiate a …
State v. Ms. A. W. (2022) Shoplifting – Case Dismissed
State v. Ms. A. W. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law, Shoplifting Date: June 6, 2022 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Peoria Municipal Court: Ms. A.W. came to Castillo Law when she was charged with one count of Shoplifting. Castillo Law investigated the weakness in the State’s case concerning the involved business. Castillo Law was able to negotiate a resolution with the State which resulted …
Dangerous Drugs and Narcotic Drugs for Sale Reduced to Facilitation State v. Mr. A.C. (2022)
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Narcotic Drugs for Sale, class two felony charges Outcome: REDUCED to a Class 6 undesignated felony with no jail time Description: Maricopa County Superior Court, State v. Mr. A.C. Mr. A.C. was charged with one count of possession of dangerous drugs for sale and two counts of possession of narcotic drugs for sale, class …
State v. Mr. O. B. (2022) Good Cause Exception for Fingerprint Card – Application Granted
State v. Mr. O. B. (2022) Practice Area: Civil / Fingerprint Clearance Card / Good Cause Exception Date: May 27, 2022 Outcome: Good Cause Exception Application Granted Description: Mr. O. B. retained Castillo Law to prepare and submit a Good Cause Exception Application after Mr. O. B. was denied a Fingerprint Clearance Card. Through its investigation, Castillo Law discovered additional material to be …
State v. Ms. M.M. (2022) AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON A PEACE OFFICER AND RESISTING ARREST REDUCED
State v. Ms. M.M. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer & Resisting Arrest Description: Yavapai County Superior Court: Ms. M.M. was convicted of Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer, a class four felony, and Resisting Arrest, a class six felony. Ms. M.M. was facing a possibility of either prison time or up to four (4) years of …
State v. Mr. A.G. – Criminal Trespass & Criminal Damage – Dismissals
State v. Mr. A.G. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Criminal Trespass/ Criminal Damage Outcome: Dismissal of all charges Description: Maricopa County Superior Court, State v. Mr. A.G. Mr. A.G. was charged with Criminal Trespass in the First Degree, a class 6 felony, and Criminal Damage, a class 2 misdemeanor, after Mr. A.G. unintentionally entered and caused damage to a condominium that was …
State v. Mr. G. S. (2022) Criminal Speeding – Dismissed
State v. Mr. G. S. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law, Other Date: May 13, 2022 Outcome: Dismissal Description: West Mesa Justice Court: Mr. G. S. retained Castillo Law when he was cited for criminal speeding. After a thorough investigation of the evidence, including the citing officer’s body-camera video, Castillo Law filed an argument with the court which was granted and the case was …
Sex Conduct of a Minor Reduced to Probation (2022)
State v. JS (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Sex Crimes / Sex Conduct of a Minor Outcome: Reduced Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: JS was charged with Sex Conduct of a Minor and Molestation of a child, class 2 felonies. After much negotiation, JS was extended a probation offer. Upon taking the plea, JS was released from custody and received no additional …
State v. Ms. F.L. (2022) SHOPLIFTING CHARGES — ACQUITTED AFTER JURY TRIAL
State v. Ms. F.L. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Shoplifting Description: Casa Grande City Court: Ms. F.L. was accused of shoplifting with an accomplice at Walmart. After a two-day jury trial, Ms. F.L. was found not guilty on all charges. Results depend upon factors unique to each case. Results in one case do not predict results in another case.
State v. Ms. D.G. – False Reporting – Dismissal
State v. Ms. D.G. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law / False Reporting Outcome: Dismissal of all charges Description: Tempe Municipal Court, State v. Ms. D.G. Ms. D.G. was charged with False Reporting to Law Enforcement, a class 1 misdemeanor, after Ms. D.G. allegedly told officers an untrue statement to assist her friend who was being investigated. As a Permanent Resident, Ms. D.G.’s priority …
State v. Mr. D.R. – Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Dismissals
State v. Mr. D.R. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Possession of Dangerous Drugs/ Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Outcome: Dismissal of all charges Description: Maricopa County Superior Court, State v. Mr. D.R. Mr. D.R. was charged with Possession of Dangerous Drugs, a class 4 felony, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a class 6 felony, for allegedly being found in possession of a small …
State v. Mr. R.P. – Felony Aggravated Assault- Reduced to Misdemeanor Probation
State v. Mr. R.P. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Aggravated Assault / Violent Crimes Outcome: Assault, a Class 1 Misdemeanor – Probation and no jail. Description: Maricopa County, State v. Mr. R.P. Mr. R.P. was accused of one count of Aggravated Assault, a Class 4 Felony and one count of Assault, a Misdemeanor Offense. Both counts were Domestic Violence offenses. If convicted …
State v. Mr. K.F. – Theft – Dismissal
State v. Mr. K.F. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Theft Outcome: Dismissal of all charges Description: Maricopa County Superior Court, State v. Mr. K.F. Mr. K.F. was charged with Theft, a class five felony, after Mr. K.F. allegedly used a stadium’s golf cart without permission. Castillo Law was able to secure a diversion agreement with the State wherein Mr. K.F. was able …
State v. Ms. I. M. (2022) Violation of City Ordinance – Dismissed
State v. Ms. I. M. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law, Other Date: April 4, 2022 Outcome: Charge Dismissed Description: Surprise City Court: Ms. I. M. came to Castillo Law when she was charged with violating a city ordinance. Working with the prosecution, Castillo Law was able to secure a program that Ms. I. M. successfully completed that resulted in the her case being …
State v. Mr. G.J. – Assault – Dismissed (2022)
State v. Mr. G. J. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Assault/Disorderly Conduct Outcome: Dismissal via diversion Date: Apil 1, 2022 Description: Scottsdale Municipal Court: State v. Mr. G. J. Mr. G.J. went to a bar in downtown Scottsdale and was denied entry due to form of identification. G.J. G.J. then was alleged to have entered without permission. When bouncers attempted to remove …
State v. Mr. G. I (2022) DUI- Reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. Mr. G. I. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law, DUI Date: March 23, 2022 Outcome: Reduced to Reckless Driving Description: Buckeye Municipal Court: The client retained Castillo Law after being pulled over for speeding and being subsequently charged with a Marijuana DUI. Castillo Law was able to convince the prosecutor that the investigation conducted by the officer was specific to alcohol cases …
MONEY LAUNDERING AND ILLEGAL CONTROL OF ENTERPRISE TO DISMISSAL (2022)
State v. RL Charges: Two Counts of Conspiracy and One Count Money Laundering, Class 3 Felonies. Outcome: Charges dismissed by the State Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: RL was indicted by the Grand Jury for allegedly conspiring to transport drugs in addition to illegally controlling an enterprise. Law enforcement believed RL transported a box which they later determined was drugs. …
3 COUNTS SEXUAL ASSAULT PLED DOWN TO PROBATION (2022)
State v. JDL Charges: Three Counts of Sexual Assault, Class 2 Felonies. Outcome: Reduced to 15-years-probation Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: JDL was charged with three counts of sexual assault, class 2 felonies. After much negotiation, JDL was extended a probation offer. At sentencing, JDL was given 15 years of probation in this case and not required to register. Results …
State v. Mr. G. –Sex Offender Probation Violation – NO PRISON TIME
State v. Mr. G. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Sex Crimes Date: March 7, 2022 Outcome: NO PRISON TIME for probation violation for one count of Attempt to Commit Molestation of a Child, a class 3 felony and Dangerous Crime Against Children Description: Maricopa County, State v. Mr. G. Mr. G. was facing probation violation proceedings for multiple violations and also committed a new …
State v. Mr. M. B. (2022) DUI – Reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. Mr. M. B. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law, DUI Date: February 12, 2022 Outcome: Reduced to Reckless Driving Description: Chandler Municipal Court: Mr. M. B. retained Castillo Law when he was charged with multiple counts of DUI, including extreme DUI. Through its investigation, Castillo Law discovered a possible issue with the arresting officer’s training credentials that could have derailed the prosecution’s …
State v. Mr. R.R. (2021) Trafficking in Stolen Property and Possession Dangerous Drugs – DISMISSAL
State v. Mr. R.R. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Theft / Drug Charges Outcome: Dismissal Description: Mr. R.R. retained Castillo Law when he was charged with two counts of Trafficking in Stolen Property and Possession of Dangerous Drugs. The initial offer in Mr. R.R.’s case was for him to plead guilty to both counts, receive one designated felony and one undesignated …
State v. Ms. M.C. – Possession of Narcotic Drugs and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Dismissals
State v. Ms. M.C. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Possession of Narcotic Drugs/ Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Outcome: Dismissal of all charges Description: Maricopa County Superior Court, State v. Ms. M.C. Ms. M.C. was charged with Possession of Narcotic Drugs, a class 4 felony, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a class 6 felony, for allegedly being found in possession of a small …
State v. Mr. C.C (2022)
State v. Mr. C. C. (2022) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Probation Violation Date: January 19, 2022 Outcome: Reinstated to Probation Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: State v. Mr. C.C. was alleged to have violated the terms of his probation on three separate cases. As with most felony probation violations, a person risks being sentenced to prison and/or to some additional jail time. After …
State v. Ms. G.A. (2021) Shoplifting – Dismissal
State v. Ms. G.A. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Shoplifting Outcome: Dismissal Description: Phoenix Municipal Court, State v. Ms. G.A. Ms. G.A. came to Castillo Law when she was charged with one count of shoplifting. Castillo Law investigated the weaknesses in the State’s case concerning the involved business. Castillo Law was able to negotiate a resolution with the State which resulted in …
State v. Mr. J. A (2021) Disorderly Conduct as Domestic Violence Offense – Case Dismissed
State v. Mr. J. A. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law, Disorderly Conduct Date: December 21, 2021 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Peoria Municipal Court: Mr. J. A. retained Castillo Law when he was charged with one count of disorderly conduct as a domestic violence offense. Through its thorough investigation of the evidence, Castillo Law was able to find discrepancies in the investigation and assumptions …
State v. Mr. M.P. – Theft of a Credit Card
State v. Mr. M.P. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Theft/ Theft of a Credit Card Outcome: Dismissal of all charges Description: Maricopa County Superior Court, State v. Mr. M.P. Mr. M.P. was charged with two counts of Theft of a Credit Card or Obtaining a Credit Card by Fraudulent Means, class five felonies, and two counts of Theft, class six felonies, after …
State v. Ms. K.J. (2021) – Super Extreme Dui Reduced to Slightest Degree
State v. Ms. K.J. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / DUI Description: Phoenix Municipal Court, State v. Ms. K.J.: Ms. K.J. was involved in an accident resulting in property damage to a wall and another vehicle. Ms. K.J. was found near the car after an accident and admitted to driving. Ms. K.J. had a BAC of .204 along with THC in her …
State v. Mr. C.P. (2021) – DUI- Reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. Mr. C.P. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / DUI Date: December 9, 2021 Outcome: Reduced to Reckless Driving Description: Chandler Municipal Court, State v. Mr. C.P.: Mr. C.P. was pulled over for drifting out of his lane. He submitted to Field Sobriety Tests and had a BAC of .094. Castillo Law was able to retain an expert to conduct retesting …
State v. Mr. E.E. (2021) Burglary – Diversion Dismissal
State v. Mr. E.E. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law Outcome: CASE DISMISSED Description: Maricopa County Superior Court, State of Arizona v. E.E. E.E. was charged with entering a non-residential structure with the purpose of committing a felony. The initial offer was for Mr. E.E. to plead guilty to an undesignated felony and be placed on probation with 30 days of deferred jail. …
State v. Mr. A. – Attempt to Commit Sexual Conduct with a Minor- Probation Violation – NO JAIL TIME
State v. Mr. A. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Sex Crimes Outcome: NO JAIL TIME for probation violation for Attempt to Commit Sexual Conduct with a Minor, a class 3 felony and a Dangerous Crime Against Children Description: Maricopa County, State v. Mr. A. Mr. A. was facing his third probation violation. He faced a possibility of revocation to prison for a term …
State v. Mr. J.L. (2021) – D.U.I – Reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. Mr. J.L. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / DUI Outcome: 2 Second offense DUI charges reduced to Reckless Driving Description: Pioneer Justice Court, Pinal County, State v. Mr. J.L. Mr. J.L. hired Castillo Law to represent him when he was facing serious consequences from a DUI incident within 7 years from a previous DUI conviction. Castillo Law thoroughly investigated the case …
State v. A.T. – Aggravated Dui Reduced to Endangerment and Misdemeanor DUI
State v. A.T. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Vehicular / Aggravated DUI Outcome: Reduced to Probation Description: Maricopa County, State v. AT. AT was charged with three counts of Aggravated DUI, Class 4 Felonies. AT had one prior felony conviction. The State initially offered a plea to Aggravated DUI and for AT to serve 6 months in the Department of Corrections and …
State v. Mr. R. –Two Counts of Sexual Conduct with a Minor- Probation Violation – NO JAIL TIME
State v. Mr. R. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Sex Crimes Outcome: NO JAIL TIME for probation violation for two counts of Sexual Conduct with a Minor, class 6 undesignated felonies Description: Maricopa County, State v. Mr. R. Mr. R. was facing his second probation violation. He faced a possibility of revocation to prison for a term of 8 months to 4 years …
State v. Mr. A.R. (2021) D.U.I – Reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. Mr. A.R. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / DUI Outcome: 2 DUI charges reduced to Reckless Driving Description: Tempe Municipal Court, State v. Mr. A.R. Mr. A.R retained Castillo Law when he was charged with 2 counts of Driving Under the Influence. A.R. was a student at a local college and a DUI conviction could be very detrimental to A.R.’s goals …
State v. Mr. D.S. – Felony Aggravated Assault- Reduced to Probation
State v. Mr. D.S. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Aggravated Assault / Violent Crimes Outcome: Disorderly Conduct, a Class 6 Undesignated – Probation and no jail. Description: Maricopa County, State v. Mr. D.S. Mr. D.S. was accused of one count of Aggravated Assault, a Class 3 Felony; Assault, a Class 1 Misdemeanor; and Disorderly Conduct, a Class 1 Misdemeanor. All counts were …
State v. Ms. F.R. – Criminal Damage – Dismissal
State v. Ms. F.R. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Criminal Damage Outcome: Dismissal of all charges Description: Maricopa County Superior Court, State v. Ms. F.R. Ms. F.R. was charged with Criminal Damage, a class 5 felony, for allegedly keying another vehicle. Through negotiation, Castillo Law was able to secure a diversion agreement with the State wherein Ms. F.R. was able to repay …
State v. Ms. N.L. (2021) Good Cause Exception for Fingerprint Clearance Card
State v. Ms. N.L. (2021) Practice Area: Fingerprint Clearance Card Date: July 9, 2021 Outcome: Fingerprint Clearance Card Issued, Good Cause Exception Granted Description: NL retained Castillo Law to prepare and submit a Good Cause Exception Application after she was denied a fingerprint clearance card. Through its investigation, Castillo Law discovered additional items to be included on the application. The Arizona Board of …
State v. Mr. C.P. – Criminal Damage (DV) – Dismissal
State v. Mr. C.P. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Criminal Damage Date: July 1, 2021 Outcome: Dismissal of all charges Description: Phoenix Municipal Court, State v. Mr. C.P. Mr. C.P. hired Castillo Law to defend him in a domestic violence matter in which he was charged with Criminal Damage. Castillo Law was able to identify flaws in the State’s case after careful review …
State v. Ms. E.K. (2021) – Aggravated DUI- Reduced to Endangerment
State v. Mr. E.K. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / DUI Date: April 21, 2021 Outcome: Reduced to Endangerment- Probation Outcome Description: Maricopa County Superior Court, State v. Ms. E.K.: Ms. E.K. was pulled over after other motorists reported her for drifting out of her lane. She submitted to Field Sobriety Tests. Her license was found to be suspended due to a previous …
State v. Mr. B. Y. (2021) – Termination of Lifetime Probation
State v. Mr. B. Y. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Sex Crimes Date: April 13, 2021 Outcome: Lifetime Probation Terminated Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: State v. Mr. B. Y. Mr. B. Y. had been on lifetime probation since 2004. Mr. B. Y. had one revocation of probation which resulted in him serving 8 years in prison on one of his …
State v. Mr. A. R. (2021) 1 Count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Set Aside
State v. Mr. A. R. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Set Asides Date: March 31, 2021 Outcome: Application to Set Aside Judgment—Granted Description: Gilbert Municipal Court: Mr. A. R. came to Castillo Law having previously accepted a Diversion Plea Agreement to Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a class one (1) misdemeanor, where the State had filed a motion to impose sentence/resume prosecution …
State v. Mr. J.O. (2021) – DUI- Reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. Mr. J.O. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / DUI Date: March 9, 2021 Outcome: Reduced to Reckless Driving Description: Downtown Justice Court, State v. Mr. J.O..: Mr. J.O. was pulled over by an unmarked white van for allegedly speeding. The Officer who pulled him over was aggressive towards him and his girlfriend. He had a BAC of .097. Castillo Law …
State v. Ms. K.B. (2021) Shoplifting – DISMISSAL
State v. Ms. K.B. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Shoplifting Date: January 29, 2021 Outcome: Dismissal Description: Ms. K.B. retained Castillo Law when she was charged with two counts of Shoplifting. Castillo Law thoroughly investigated the incident and simultaneously worked with the store to reach an agreement that resulted in a full dismissal of the charges.
State v. Ms. G.B. (2021) – DUI- Reduced to Reckless Driving With No Jail Time
State v. Ms. G.B. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / DUI Date: January 19, 2021 Outcome: Reduced to Reckless Driving with No Jail Time Description: Downtown Justice Court, State v. Ms. G.B.: Ms. G.B.’s boyfriend who was driving in front of her in a separate vehicle was pulled over by an unmarked white van and Ms. G.B. pulled over to ensure her boyfriend …
State v. Mr. R.B. (2021) DUI – REDUCED
State v. Mr. R.B. (2021) Practice Area: Criminal Law / DUI Date: January 13, 2021 Outcome: Charges reduced Description: Mr. R.B. retained Castillo Law when he was stopped going the wrong way on a one way street in old town Flagstaff. R.B. was under 21 at the time. R.B. was arrested and charged with DUI to the slightest degree, DUI Drugs, Person Under …
State v. Mr. J. W. (2020) DUI
State v. Mr. J. W. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law / DUI Date: December 21, 2020 Outcome: Dismissed Description: Tempe Municipal Court: Mr. J. W. was charged with two counts of DUI. Mr. J. W. was found asleep in his car in his driver’s seat with his keys in the ignition in the on position. After Castillo attorneys thoroughly investigated the case …
State v. Mr. D. D. (2020) Assault, Disturbing the Peace, and Stopping Emergency Call – Dismissal
Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: December 1st, 2020 Outcome: Dismissal Description: Paradise Valley Municipal Court: D.D. retained Castillo Law when he was charged with (3) counts of domestic violence related offenses. During the investigation, Castillo Law determined that the strength of the prosecutions case was based solely on the statements of the victim. Castillo Law made the decisions to set the matter to …
State v. Mr. R. R. (2020) D.U.I. – Reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. Mr. R. R. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: November 5th, 2020 Outcome: DUI reduced to Reckless Driving Description: Tempe Municipal Court: R. R. retained Castillo Law to represent him when he was charged with two counts of DUI. Castillo Law was able to convince the prosecution that the chemical test result of R.R.’s blood sample was at a level where …
State v. Mr. J. O. (2020) D.U.I. – Dismissal
State v. Mr. J. O. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: November 5th, 2020 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Salome Justice Court: J. O. was an out of state resident who retained Castillo Law when he was charged with 2 counts of Driving Under the Influence. The investigation was at a disadvantage as this was a DPS case and the Trooper was not wearing …
State v. Ms. L. B. (2020) D.U.I. – Reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. Ms. L. B. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: November 3rd, 2020 Outcome: DUI reduced to Reckless Driving Description: West Mesa Justice Court: L. B. retained Castillo Law when she was charged with two counts of DUI and a civil traffic charge. During Castillo Law’s investigation, a constitutional rights violation by the officer who conducted the traffic stop was discovered. This …
State v. Ms. K. A. (2020) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Dismissal
State v. Mr. K. A. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: October 19th, 2020 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Scottsdale City Court: K. A. retained Castillo Law to represent her on a serious Possession of Drug Paraphernalia charge. Based on evaluating the evidence and the client’s history, Castillo Law was able to arrange with the prosecutor to resolve the case outside of court which …
State v. Mr. P.K. (2020) Reckless Driving- Dismissal
State v. Mr. P.K. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: October 15th, 2020 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Desert Ridge JC: PK retained Castillo Law when he was charged for Reckless Driving on an Arizona highway. The allegations seemed extreme, so Castillo Law did some additional investigating into the officer involved. When this information was presented to the prosecution with other deficiencies in the …
State v. Mr. M.P. (2020) Discharge of a Firearm within City Limits- Dismissal
State v. Mr. M.P. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: October 15th, 2020 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Scottsdale City Court: M.P. retained Castillo Law to represent him on a serious charge involving a firearm. Taking into account the clients emotional state and the fact that he is a veteran, Castillo Law worked with the prosecution to accommodate a resolution that enabled the client …
State v. Mr. J.S. (2020) Sex Crimes- Dismissal
State v. Mr. J.S. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: October 13th, 2020 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Chandler Municipal Court: J.S. retained Castillo Law when he was charged with two misdemeanor charges. When the evidence provided to the defense by the prosecution was reviewed, it was discovered that the witness’s identification of Mr. J.S. was faulty and unreliable. Castillo Law set the matter …
State v. Ms. S. M. – Felony Shoplift (2020) – Reduced
State v. Ms. S. M. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Theft Date: October 13, 2020 Outcome: Probation with no additional jail time Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: State v. Ms. S. M. Ms. S. M. was charged with felony shoplifting while on release for another offense. Ms. S. M. had 2 prior felony convictions and was facing mandatory prison if convicted. After a …
State v. Ms. M.C. (2020) Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Dismissed via Diversion
State v. Ms. M.C. Charges: Possession of Marijuana, a Class 6 Felony and one Count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Class 6 Felony. Outcome: Dismissal via Diversion Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: Ms. M.C. was alleged to have been in possession of a useable amount of marijuana and a pipe after a traffic stop. Ms. M.C. was also alleged …
State v. Mr. T.B. (2020) D.V. Assault and Criminal Damage- Dismissal
State v. Mr. T.B. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: September 29th, 2020 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Phoenix Municipal Court: T.B. hired Castillo Law to represent him in a case where he was charged with misdemeanor D.V. Assault and Criminal Damage. In reviewing the evidence and conducting their investigation, Castillo Law discovered weaknesses in the State’s case. The matter was set for trial. …
State v. Mr. JS. (2020) Misconduct Involving Weapons – REDUCED
State v. Mr. JS. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Violent Crimes / Misconduct Involving Weapons Date: September 17, 2020 Outcome: Charges reduced Description: Mr. JS. was accused of discharging a weapon to disassemble a crowd that had surrounded a fight in a parking lot. The incident was caught on video. JS was not arrested right away and when he was, he was …
State v. Ms. A. R. (2020) Shoplifting – Dismissal
State v. Ms. A. R. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: September 15th, 2020 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Phoenix Municipal Court: A.R. retained Castillo Law to represent her when she was charged with misdemeanor Shoplifting. After concluding the investigation, Castillo Law contacted the corporate victim and reached a settlement agreement. The agreement was presented to the court and the judge dismissed the case. …
State v. Mr. J.P. (2020)- Assault/Disorderly Conduct- Dismissal
State v. Mr. J.P. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Assault Outcome: Dismissed Date: September 10, 2020 Description: Apache Junction Municipal Court: Mr. J.P. was alleged to have committed one count of Assault, after allegedly assaulting his wife. Castillo Law, immediately filed motion to modify release conditions and showed that there had been significant stress in home based on a number of factors, …
State v. Mr. R. M. (2020) Assault- Not Guilty at Trial
State v. Mr. R. M. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: August 25th, 2020 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Phoenix Municipal Court: R. M. retained Castillo Law to represent him when he was charged with misdemeanor Assault. After completing their investigation, Castillo Law determined that the case against Mr. M was not a strong one. The client made the decision to take the matter …
State v. Mr. F. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Child Abuse- Domestic Violence, class four felony charge
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Child Abuse- Domestic Violence, class four felony charge Date: December 2, 2019 Outcome: REDUCED- allowing for designation of a Misdemeanor at Sentencing Description: Maricopa County Superior Court, State v. Mr. F. Mr. F. was charged with a class four domestic violence felony, Child Abuse. Castillo Law obtained a supervised probation plea to an undesignated class …
State v. Mr. M. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Criminal Speeding Charges
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Criminal Speeding Charges Date: January 2, 2020 Outcome: DISMISSAL of one of two cases Description: West McDowell Justice Court and Encanto Justice Court, State v. Mr. M. Mr. M. was facing two criminal speeding charges from two separate courts from two different dates of offenses. Castillo Law negotiated with the prosecutor to dismiss all charges …