Practice Area: Criminal Law / Order of Harassment Date: May 13, 2024 Outcome: Injunction Against Harassment Granted Description: Gilbert Municipal Court: Ms. A.B. v. Ms. C.B. Ms. A.B. hired Cindy Castillo at Castillo Law after she had petitioned the Court for an Injunction Against Harassment and that Injunction was not immediately ordered, but a hearing was scheduled. At the hearing, Ms. Castillo successfully proved that …
State vs RGC – Disorderly Conduct – Case Dismissed
State vs RGC – Disorderly Conduct – Case Dismissed Practice Area: Criminal Date: 2/20/24 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: El Mirage City Court: RGC found himself in a difficult situation when police officers responded to his home on a disturbance call. Unaware of their presence and frustrated that they had entered his home uninvited, RGC expressed his displeasure. Unfortunately, the officers …
State vs CQ – Criminal Damage – Case dismissed
State vs CQ – Criminal Damage – Case dismissed Practice Area: Criminal Date: 11/21/23 Outcome: Case dismissed Description: When CQ faced a serious criminal damage charge in Phoenix after allegedly breaking furniture in his home, the odds seemed stacked against him. With substantial evidence in the case, CQ turned to Castillo Law, a trusted name in criminal defense. Castillo Law’s …
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. 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. 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. 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, …
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. 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 …
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 …
State v. Mr. L.B. (2020): Fingerprint Clearance Card Granted
State v. Mr. L. B. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Other/ Fingerprint Clearance Card Date: August 7, 2020 Outcome: Fingerprint clearance card granted. Description: Arizona Board of Fingerprinting: Mr. L. B was denied a fingerprint clearance card, due to several felony and misdemeanor convictions, including Robbery and Retail Theft. Upon filing of a Good Cause Exception, Castillo Law was able to obtain Ms. …
State v. KB (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Criminal Driving on Suspended License
MARCH 11, 2020 CASE SUCCESSES, OTHER Practice Area: Criminal Law / Criminal Driving on Suspended License Date: November 21, 2019 Outcome: Reduced to Civil Driving on Suspended License Description: Scottsdale City Court, State v. KB was facing criminal driving on suspended license charges, no registration, and a green light violation. After negotiation, State agreed to reduce the criminal driving on suspended license to …
State v. Mr. RS (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Reckless Driving
FEBRUARY 23, 2020 CASE SUCCESSES, OTHER Practice Area: Criminal Law / Reckless Driving Date: December 13, 2019 Outcome: Reduced to Criminal Speeding Description: Seligman Justice Court, Yavapai County, Mr. RS was facing reckless driving charges. If convicted, Mr. RS would have accrued 8 points on his drivers license and been required to do TSS. By pleading to criminal speed, Mr. RS only accrued …
State v. Mr. T.H. – Failure to Obey (2020) – Reduced to Civil
State v. Mr. T.H. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Failure to Obey, Failure to Yield, Speeding Date: January 9, 2020 Outcome: Reduced Criminal Charges to Civil Description: Downtown Justice Court, State v. Mr. T.H. Mr. T.H. hired Castillo Law to defend him in a Failure to Obey citation along with other civil citations. Castillo Law was able to negotiate with the prosecution based …
State v. Mr. L.A. (2019) Serious Injury/Death Moving Violation- Causing an Accident
State v. Mr. L.A. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: January 4, 2019 Outcome: Client plead Guilty to Causing an Accident, a Class 3 Misd., $950 fine, 11 months’ probation, TSS, NO JAIL Description: Phoenix Municipal, State of Arizona v. L.A., L.A. retained Castillo Law after he was involved in a vehicular accident in which he was alleged to have run a red …
State v. Mr. A.T. (2019) Commercial Trespassing- Dismissal
State v. Mr. A.T. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: March 1, 2019 Outcome: CASE DISMISSED Description: Surprise City Court, State of Arizona v. A.T., A.T. retained Castillo Law when he was charged with Commercial Trespassing, a class 2 misdemeanor. After conducting an investigation including interviewing a principal law enforcement witness. Castillo Law was able to convince the State to dismiss the case …
City of Phx v. Ms. L.R. (2019) Injunction Against Harassment- Quashed
State v. Ms. L.R. (2019) Practice Area: Civil Law Date: November 12, 2019 Outcome: Injunction Against Harassment Quashed Description: Phoenix Municipal Court, City of Phoenix v. L.R.; The City of Phoenix obtained an Injunction Against Harassment against L.R. claiming that she has made too many calls for service regarding complaints against a neighbor. LR retained Castillo Law and a hearing was requested …
State v. Ms. Q. (2019) False Reporting to Law Enforcement – Dismissal
State v. Ms. Q. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Other Date: April 10, 2019 Outcome: Dismissal via Deferred Prosecution Description: Tempe Municipal Court, State v. Ms. Q. Ms. Q. was charged with one count of False Reporting to Law Enforcement, a Class 1 misdemeanor. Ms. Q. was alleged to have made a false report to Tempe Police regarding being a victim of …
State v. Mr. D. (2019) Criminal Trespass – Dismissal
State v. Mr. D. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Other Date: July 1, 2019 Outcome: Dismissal via Misdemeanor Compromise Description: Downtown Justice Court, State v. Mr. D. Mr. D. was charged with one count of Criminal Trespassing in the Third Degree, a Class 1 Misdemeanor. Mr. D. was alleged to have been trespassed from Chase Field as a result of drunken behavior. …
State v. Ms. V. – Assisting a Criminal Street Gang, Promoting Prison Contraband, Possession of Dangerous Drugs – REDUCED
State v. Ms. V. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Drugs / Other Date: June 25, 2019 Outcome: REDUCED to one count of Assisting a Criminal Street Gang and one count of Promoting Prison Contraband Description: Maricopa County, State v. Ms. V. Ms. V. was charged with one count of Assisting a Criminal Street Gang, a Class 3 Felony, one count of Promoting Prison …
State v. Mr. G. – Felony Child Abuse – REDUCED
State v. Mr. G. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Other Date: April 1, 2019 Outcome: REDUCED to one count of Child/Vulnerable Adult Abuse, a Class 1 Misdemeanor, a Domestic Violence Offense Description: Maricopa County, State v. Mr. G. Mr. G. was charged with one count of Child Abuse, a Class 4 Felony and Domestic Violence offense. Mr. G. was accused of neglecting his …
State v. Mr. A (2017) – Not Guilty on Leaving the Scene of Accident; Not Responsible on Unsafe Operation
State v. Mr. A (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Other Date: November 3, 2017 Outcome: Not Guilty on Leaving the Scene and Not Responsible for Unsafe Operation. Description: Maricopa County, Mr. A was accused of leaving scene of motor vehicle accident. At trial, Mr. Cronin was able to persuade the judge that Mr. A did not unsafely operate his …
State v. Ms. F (2017)- Driving on a Suspended License – Reduced to Civil Traffic Infraction
State v. Ms. F (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Other Date: September 14, 2017 Outcome: Civil Violation Description: Dreamy Draw Justice Court: Ms. F was charged with a criminal driving on a suspended license, a class 1 misdemeanor. Castillo Law negotiated a reduced plea with the prosecutor to a civil violation rather than a criminal charge of driving on a suspended license. …
State v. Ms. F (2017)- Driving on a Suspended License – Reduced to Civil Traffic Infraction
State v. Ms. F (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Other Date: September 13, 2017 Outcome: Civil Violation Description: Phoenix Municipal Court: Ms. F was charged with a criminal driving on a suspended license, a class 1 misdemeanor. Castillo Law negotiated a reduced plea with the prosecutor to a civil violation rather than a criminal charge of driving on a suspended license. Results …
State v. Mr. M (2017)-Threatening and Intimidating- Dismissal of Charges at Trial
State v. Mr. M (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ OTHER Outcome: Dismissal at Trial Date: 9/13/2017 Description: Encanto Justice Court: Mr. M was alleged to have committed one count of Threatening and Intimidating, after allegedly threatening to harm a VA employee. If found guilty Mr. M may have been required to serve jail time, complete classes, and pay a fine. Castillo Law …
State v. Mr. S (2017)- MINOR IN POSSESSION, MINOR IN CONSUMPTION, POSSESSING A FALSE ID, POSSESSING A FALSE ID AS A MINOR-DISMISSED VIA DIVERSION
State v. Mr. S (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Other/ Minor In Possession, Minor In Consumption, Possessing a False ID, Possessing a False ID as a Minor. Date: May 15, 2017 Outcome: Dismissal via diversion. Description: Desert Ridge Justice Court: Mr. S was charged with the above-listed crimes after allegedly drinking alcohol and being in possession of a fake ID. Castillo Law …
Driver’s License Reinstatement Ms. L (2017)
Ms. L (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Driver’s License Reinstatement Date: March 3, 2017 Description: The Arizona MVD had suspended Ms. L.’s Arizona Driver’s License due to several prior civil citations as well as two prior Driving on a Suspended License Misdemeanors in several different Arizona Courts. Castillo Law assisted in completing a revocation packet for Ms. L. Upon completion, Ms. L …
State v. Ms. CR (2016)
State v. Ms. CR (2016) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Open Container Violation Date: 07/15/2016 Description: Phoenix Municipal Court: CR was alleged to have committed an Open Container Violation, after driving home from the Super Bowl. After negotiation, Mr. Cronin secured a Diversion plea offer, which meant that after completion of a Cognitive Skills Class, CR’s case was dismissed.
State v. Mr. SY (2016)
State v. Mr. SY (2016) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Disorderly Conduct Date: 01/15/2016 Description: Phoenix Municipal Court: SY was alleged to have committed Disorderly Conduct, after being involved in an altercation at the airport. If found guilty, SY would have been required to pay a fine and would have had a criminal conviction on his clean record. Mr. Cronin secured …
Unlawful Flight With Priors Reduced to Probation (2015)
State v. CK (2015) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Unlawful Flight / Driving on Suspended License Date: September 15, 2015 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Description: State v. A. (CR2013-456408) Unlawful Flight/Reckless Driving: Mesa Officer alleges he attempted to stop CK at a roundabout and CK fled from him. CK was apprehended several days later. State was requesting 2.5 years in prison because …
Resisting Arrest Acquittal and Failure to Produce ID Dismissed
State v. FM (2014) Practice Area: Criminal / Resisting Arrest Acquittal / Failure to Provide Identification Dismissed Date: October 2014 Outcome: Not Guilty on Resisting Arrest and Failure to Provide Identification dismissed after evidentiary hearing Description: Maricopa County Superior Court. Results depend upon factors unique to each case. Results in one case do not predict results in another case.
Criminal Damage Dismissal 2014
State v. S. (2014) Practice Area: Theft / Fraud / Criminal Damage / Alcohol Incapacitation Date: May 12th, 2014 Outcome: Dismissal Description: Tempe Municipal Court: Misdemeanor Compromise Dismissed. Results depend upon factors unique to each case. Results in one case do not predict results in another case.
False Reporting Dismissal 2014
State v. A. (2014) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ False Reporting Date: March 18th, 2014 Outcome: Dismissal Description: Peoria Municipal Court: Ms. A’s case was dismissed after a diversion program was completed. Results depend upon factors unique to each case. Results in one case do not predict results in another case.
Public Intoxication Dismissal 2014
State v. R. (2014) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Public Intoxication Date: May 12th, 2014 Outcome: Dismissal Description: After a deviation was submitted, Mr. R’s case was dismissed. Results depend upon factors unique to each case. Results in one case do not predict results in another case.
Hit and Run Reduced to Civil Violation 2014
State v. R. (2014) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Vehicular Crimes / Hit and Run / Stop Sign Violation Date: May 19th, 2014 Outcome: Civil Violation Description: Chandler Municipal Court: Mr. R. plead to a civil violation, rather than a criminal violation. Results depend upon factors unique to each case. Results in one case do not predict results in another case.
CPS Appeal of Sexual Misconduct of Minor Unsubstantiated 2014
State v. R. 2014 Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Appeals / Allegation of Misconduct with Minor Date: February 3rd, 2014 Outcome: Dismissal Description: The allegation of misconduct with a minor was reversed. There was no substantiated finding in the State’s case. Mr. R. was taken off the sex offender registry. Results depend upon factors unique to each case. Results in one case do …
Cruelty to Animals Dismissed 2014
State v. B (2014) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Cruelty to Animals / Diversion Program Date: March 12th, 2014 Outcome: Dismissed Description:Animal Cruelty (Phoenix Municipal Court) : All charges dismissed after Mr. B. did a diversion program in which he attended animal cruelty classes. Results depend upon factors unique to each case. Results in one case do not predict results in another case.
Public Urination reduced to Trespass (2014)
State v. M (2013) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Public Urination Date: 2/24/14 Outcome: Case Reduced to Trespass Description: State v. M. Desert Ridge Justice Court (JC2013-423790) M was with a group of friends at a fast food restaurant. Restaurant had closed seating in the lobby but the drive through was still open. Through a window, M was alleged to have …
Unlawful Flight No True Bill (2014)
State v. A (2014) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Unlawful Flight / Reckless Driving Date: May 26, 2015 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Description: State v. A. (CR2013-456408) Unlawful Flight/Reckless Driving: Officers allege they attempted to stop A who was riding a mini-bike. State at preliminary hearing asked that A plead to undesignated felony. A chose to exercise his right to a preliminary …
Attempted Robbery Reduced to Probation (2014)
State v. CF (2014) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Attempted Robbery / Violent Crimes Date: December 22, 2014 Outcome: Possession of Burglary Tools Description: Description: CF was charged with attempted robbery after CF was alleged to have entered a bank and demanded money through a note. After a deviation was written regarding CF’s personal circumstances, CF was offered a plea to possession …
Failure to Stop at Accident Reduced to Civil (2013)
State v. M (2013) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Failure to Stop at Scene of Accident Date: May 1, 2013 Outcome: Case Reduced to Civil Violation Description: Description: State v. M. Phoenix Municipal Court (M-0741-4603008) M was on way to work when another car appeared to be deliberately attempting to hit M’s car. Eventually there appeared to be a bump and M …
Complete Acquittal False Reporting 2012
State v. Mr. J. (2012) Practice Area: Criminal Defense Date: Jan 01, 2012 Outcome: Not Guilty Description: Not Guilty / Complete Acquittal / False Reporting Arizona – State v. Mr. J. (Yarnell Justice Court No. CR120766): Mr. J and his girlfriend were driving to Las Vegas. An Officer observed Mr. J’s car to be driving below the speed limit. When …
Unlawful Flight Dismissed at Trial (2007)
State v. PP (2007) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Unlawful Flight Date: December 24, 2007 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Description: State v. PP (CR2007-132102) Unlawful Flight: Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on PP and state PP fled from that at a high rate of speed. Officer then went to police station and pulled MVD photo. Officer then went to registered …