Practice Area: Criminal Law / Drug Possession Charges Date: November 21, 2019 Outcome: Out-of-State Diversion Program = Dismissal Description: Maricopa County Superior Court, State v. Mr. D. Mr. D. learned of an outstanding warrant in Arizona for drug possession charges while he was residing in Mississippi. Castillo Law was able to negotiate with the prosecutor to allow him to complete …
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. Mr. D.A. – Felony Aggravated Assault- Reduced to Probation
State v. Mr. D.A. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Aggravated Assault / Violent Crimes Outcome: Disorderly Conduct, a Class 1 Misdemeanor – Probation and no jail. Description: Maricopa County, State v. Mr. D.A. Mr. D.A. was accused of two counts of Aggravated Assault, Class 3 Felonies (one of which was domestic violence); Misconduct Involving Weapons, a Class 4 Felony; along with other …
State v. Mr. S.D. – Possession of Narcotic Drugs / Drug Paraphernalia – Dismissed (2020)
State v. Mr. S. D. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Drug Charges Date: July 28, 2020 Outcome: Dismissal via Diversion Program Description: Superior Court of Arizona, State v. Mr. S. D. Mr. S. D. was contacted by officers in his car after a concerned citizen advised he was using drugs. Upon contact officers found indiciation of drug use in the …
State v. Mr. A. S. (2020)- Assault – Dismissal
State v. Mr. A. S (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Assault Outcome: Dismissed Date: July 22, 2020 Description: Phoenix Municipal Court: Mr. A.S. was alleged to have committed one count of Assault, after striking someone in a nursing home. Castillo Law worked with the State and the State eventually dismissed the charges in the interest of Justice. This was the best result …
State v. Ms. C.M. (2020)- ASSAULT
State v. Ms. C.M. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Assault Outcome: Dismissal via diversion Date: June 29, 2020 Description: Avondale City Court: Ms. C. M. was alleged to have committed one count of Assault, after slapping her ex-boyfriend in the face. Castillo Law negotiated a diversion program for disorderly conduct, a non-domestic violence offence, which upon completion resulted in a dismissal of …
State v. Ms. L. M. (2020) Good Cause Exception – Granted
Practice Area: Civil Law Date: June 1st. 2020 Outcome: FCC Issued, GCE Granted Description: AZ Board of Fingerprinting: L. M. retained Castillo Law to investigate DPS denial letter and complete application for Good Cause Exception for a Fingerprint Clearance Card. Client had extensive criminal background. After exhaustive research in client’s record, application was completed and submitted for consideration. Application was approved in less …
State v. Mr. V. N. (2020) – Sexual Conduct with Minor- Reduced to Attempt with 4.25 Years Prison
State v. Mr. V. N. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Sexual Conduct with Minor Date: May 19, 2020 Outcome: Sex Conduct Reduced to 4.25 years in the Department of Corrections / Lifetime Probation Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: State v. Mr. V.N. an adult was charged with a sex crime of a 10-year-old minor. Upon successful negotiation and after setting matter to trial, …
State v. Ms. N.V. (2020) DUI – Dismissed
State v. Ms. N.V. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law / DUI Date: April 30, 2020 Outcome: DUI Dismissed Description: Casa Grande City Court, State v. Ms. N.V. Ms. N.V. was charged with one count of DUI – Impaired to the Slightest Degree, one count of DUI – Alcohol Concentration of .08 or above. All Class 1 misdemeanors. Ms. N.V.’s BAC was a .09. …
State v. Mr. L. R. – Lifetime Probation Terminated (2020)
State v. Mr. L. R (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Sex Crimes Date: April 9, 2020 Outcome: Lifetime Probation Terminated Description: Pinal County Superior Court: State v. Mr. L. R. Mr. L. R. was placed on Lifetime Probation after pleading guilty to a failure to register charge. Mr. L. R. submitted to probation and was compliant. Upon submission of a motion to …
State v. J.S. (2020) Motion to Set Aside Conviction and Reinstate Gun Rights—Granted
State v. J.S. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Set Aside / Restoration of Civil Rights /Restoration of Gun Rights Date: 03/18/2020 Outcome: Motion to Set Aside Conviction and Reinstate Gun Rights—Granted Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: JS came to Castillo Law for assistance with setting aside his prior convictions, including Possession of Burglary Tools, a class 6 felony and Taking …
State v. J. P. (2020)
State v. J. P. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Set Aside / Restoration of Civil Rights /Motion to Designate offense a misdemeanor Date: March 18, 2020 Outcome: Set Aside and Reinstatement of Gun Rights Granted. Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: J. P. came to Castillo Law because, he wanted to have his prior felony conviction for Possession of Burglary Tools, a class six …
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. G.S. (2020) Motion to Set Aside Conviction and Reinstate Gun Rights—Granted
State v. G.S. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Set Aside / Restoration of Civil Rights /Restoration of Gun Rights Date: 03/03/2020 Outcome: Motion to Set Aside Conviction and Reinstate Gun Rights—Granted Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: GS came to Castillo Law because he wanted to have his prior felony conviction for Attempted Offer to Sell Dangerous Drugs, a class 3 …
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. Ms. E. L. (2019) Assault and Disorderly Conduct – Dismissal
State v. Ms. E. L. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: January 29th, 2020 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Tempe Municipal Court: E. L. retained Castillo Law to represent her when she was charged with misdemeanor Assault and Disorderly Conduct. Castillo Law completed its investigation which showed weaknesses in the State’s case and a strong defense for the client. Case was set for trial. …
State v. M.M. (2020) Motion to Set Aside Conviction and Reinstate Gun Rights—Granted
JANUARY 24, 2020 CASE SUCCESSES, SET ASIDE State v. M.M. (2020) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Set Aside / Restoration of Civil Rights /Restoration of Gun Rights Date: 01/24/2020 Outcome: Motion to Set Aside Conviction and Reinstate Gun Rights—Granted Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: MM came to Castillo Law for assistance with setting aside her prior convictions, including Unlawful Flight from Police, a class 5 felony, DUI, a class 1 misdemeanor, in …
REDUCED to undesignated felony with possibility of earning a misdemeanor and NO JAIL TIMEState v. Mr. B. (2020)
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Aggravated Assault, a class three Dangerous felony and domestic violence offense, and Disorderly Conduct, a class one misdemeanor Date: January 21, 2020 Outcome: REDUCED to undesignated felony with possibility of earning a misdemeanor and NO JAIL TIME Description: Maricopa County Superior Court, State v. Mr. B. Mr B’s initial plea offer was to plead to …
REDUCED – Possession of Dangerous Drugs for Sale, class two felony charge State v. Mr. L. (2020)
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Possession of Dangerous Drugs for Sale, class two felony charge Date: January 21, 2020 Outcome: REDUCED to a lower level felony with less prison time Description: Maricopa County Superior Court, State v. Mr. L. Mr L. was charged with possession of methamphetamine for sale, a class two felony. The initial plea offer was to have …
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 …
Assault Dangerous Charge REDUCED to Probation with no jail State v. Mr. C. (2019)
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Aggravated Assault Dangerous Charge Date: December 17, 2019 Outcome: REDUCED to Probation with no jail Description: Maricopa County Superior Court, State v. Mr. C. Mr. C. assaulted his mother with a dangerous instrument while he was intoxicated and undergoing psychosis related to mental health issues. Mr. C. had one prior felony conviction. The prosecutor’s first …
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 …
DISMISSED through Diversion Program – Assault – State v. Mr. N. (2019)
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Assault, a class one misdemeanor Date: December 10, 2019 Outcome: DISMISSED through Diversion Program Description: Phoenix Municipal Court, State v. Mr. N. In a road rage incident, Mr. N. punched a bus driver on the left side of his face. Castillo Law was able to negotiate with the prosecutor to allow him to engage in …
Sentenced to 18 months of supervised probation with no jail time State v. Mr. M. (2019)
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Organized Retail Theft & Attempted Organized Retail Theft, class four felony and class five felony charges Date: December 9, 2019 Outcome: Sentenced to 18 months of supervised probation with no jail time Description: Maricopa County Superior Court, State v. Mr. M. Mr. M used an artifice to remove merchandise from Fry’s Electronics without paying the …
State v. Mr. G. (2019) Aggravated Assault – Set Aside
State v. Mr. G. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Set Asides Date: December 9, 2019 Outcome: Judgment of Guilt Set Aside Description: On December 9, 2016, Mr. G. entered a guilty plea to Aggravated Assault, a class 6 undesignated felony and domestic violence offense. He was sentenced to 18 months of probation. Ms. Castillo filed a Motion to Terminate Probation early and …
State v. Mr. F.N. (2019) DUI – Reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. Mr. F.N. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / DUI Date: December 4, 2019 Outcome: DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving Description: Buckeye City Court, State v. Mr. F.N. Mr. F.N. was charged with one count of DUI – Impaired to the Slightest Degree, one count of DUI – Alcohol Concentration of .08 or above; all Class 1 misdemeanors. Castillo Law attorneys submitted …
DUI REDUCED to Reckless Driving State v. Mr. N. (2019)
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Speeding & DUI criminal misdemeanors Date: December 4, 2019 Outcome: DUI REDUCED to Reckless Driving Description: Buckeye City Court, State v. Mr. N. Mr N. was charged with one count of Speeding, a civil traffic offense, and two counts of DUI, class one misdemeanors. The State’s initial plea offer was to have Mr. N plead …
State v. Mr. R. – Drive By Shooting, Discharge of a Firearm at a Structure – Probation
State v. Mr. R. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Drive By Shooting / Violent Crimes Date: November 22, 2019 Outcome: Charges Reduced Description: Maricopa County, State v. Mr. R. Mr. R. was charged with one count of Drive By Shooting, a Class 2 Dangerous Felony, one count discharge of a firearm at a structure, a Class 2 Dangerous Felony, one count unlawful …
State v. Mr. M. (2019) Drive by Shooting, Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct – REDUCED
State v. Mr. M. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Violent Crimes / Assault Date: November 22, 2019 Outcome: Charges reduced Description: Mr. M. was accused of shooting a man after he confronted him and his family members on a job site and was ultimately charged with 4 dangerous felonies. Mr. M. was facing many years in prison if he lost at trial. …
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. Mr. J. S. – Aggravated Assault (2019) -Reduced to Disorderly Conduct
State v. Mr. J. S. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Aggravated Assault Date: November 7, 2019 Outcome: Reduced to Disorderly Conduct Non-Dangerous Description: Superior Court of Arizona, State v. Mr. J. S. Mr. J. S. was charged with one count of Aggravated Assault, a Class 3 Dangerous Felony and one count of Disorderly Conduct, a Class 6 Dangerous Felony. Mr. J. S. was …
State v. Mr. B.S. (2019) Driving on a Suspended License- Dismissal
State v. Mr. B.S. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: October 30, 2019 Outcome: CASE DISMISSED Description: Encanto Justice Court, State of Arizona v. B.S., B.S. originally charged for a damaged windshield and subsequently driving on a suspended out of state license. Through a series of events, B.S. missed a court date and was defaulted on the windshield charge and issued a warrant …
State v. Ms. J.J. (2019) DUI (2cnt.) – Dismissal
State v. Ms. J.J. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: October 24, 2019 Outcome: CASE DISMISSED Description: Phoenix Municipal Court, State of Arizona v. J.J., Ms. J.J. retained Castillo Law when she was charged with 2 counts of DUI, both class 1 misdemeanors. After completing an extensive investigation surrounding the State’s handling of the investigation and toxicology results, the city prosecutor’s office was …
State v. Ms. N. (2018) Shoplifting – Dismissal
State v. Ms. N. (2018) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Shoplifting Date: October 22, 2018 Outcome: Dismissal on both cases Description: Scottsdale Municipal Court, State v. Ms. N. Ms. N. retained Castillo Law when she was charged with two separate cases of Shoplifting, both Class 1 Misdemeanors. After conducting a year long investigation and preparing for trial, the City Prosecutor’s Office agreed to …
Probation Reinstated and Terms Modified to Reside Out-of-State State v. Ms. A. (2019)
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Probation Revocation/Modification Date: October 16, 2019 Outcome: Probation Reinstated and Terms Modified to Reside Out-of-State Description: Maricopa County Superior Court, State v. Ms. A. Ms. A. was reinstated to Unsupervised Probation for one year. The original probation terms imposed prevented Ms. A from residing outside the State of Arizona. Due to not having another place …
State v. Mr. L. – Aggravated Assault – Dismissal
State v. Mr. L. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Aggravated Assault Date: August 16, 2019 Outcome: All charges dismissed Description: Maricopa County, State v. Mr. L. Mr. L. was charged with one count of Aggravated Assault, a Class 3 Dangerous Felony and four counts of Endangerment, Class 6 Dangerous Felonies. Mr. L was accused of causing a serious injury traffic collision with a …
SL v. MZ – Petition Against Harassment dismissed
SL v. MZ Practice Area: Criminal Law / Order of Harassment Date: April 5, 2019 Outcome: Petition Against Harassment dismissed Description: MZ and SL were neighbors. SL believed that MZ was harassing her by posting false information about her in the neighborhood, sending false information to the Homeowners’ Association, and yelling derogatory religious slurs. Ms. Castillo was hired to defend after the Petitioner had put …
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. Ms. B. – Felony Fraud Schemes – Reduced
State v. Ms. B. (2018) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Fraud Date: August 14, 2018 Outcome: False Statement (Unemployment Compensation), a Class 1 Misdemeanor – Fines. Judgment of Guilt set aside. Description: Maricopa County, State v. Ms. B. Ms. B. was charged with one count of Fraud Schemes, a Class 5 Felony, twenty-one counts of False Statement to Obtain Benefits, Class 6 Felonies, and …
State v. Ms. M. – Felony Fraud Schemes – Reduced
State v. Ms. M. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Fraud Date: April 19, 2019 Outcome: False Statement (Unemployment Compensation), a Class 1 Misdemeanor – Fines. Judgment of Guilt Set Aside. Description: Maricopa County, State v. Ms. M. Ms. M. was charged with one count of Fraud Schemes, a Class 5 Felony, twenty-one counts of False Statement to Obtain Benefits, Class 6 Felonies, and …
State v. Ms. C. (2019) Shoplifting – Dismissal
State v. Ms. C. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Shoplifting Date: June 25, 2019 Outcome: Dismissal via Misdemeanor Compromise Description: Surprise City Court, State v. Ms. C. Ms. C. was charged with one count of Shoplifting – Removal of Goods, one count of Shoplifting – Switching Price Tag, and one count of Shoplifting – Concealment; all Class 1 misdemeanors. Ms. C. was …
State v. Ms. L. (2019) Shoplifting – Dismissal
State v. Ms. L. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Shoplifting Date: August 8, 2019 Outcome: Dismissal via Diversion Description: Mesa Municipal Court, State v. Ms. L. Ms. L. was charged with one count of Shoplifting – Concealment, a Class 1 misdemeanor. Ms. L. was alleged to have committed Shoplifting by concealing items in her purse and failing to pay for the items …
State v. Mr. L. (2019) DUI – Dismissal
State v. Mr. L. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / DUI Date: August 7, 2019 Outcome: Dismissal of all charges Description: Phoenix City Court, State v. Mr. L. Mr. L. was charged with one count of DUI – Impaired to the Slightest Degree, one count of DUI – Alcohol Concentration of .08 or above, and one count of Extreme DUI – Alcohol Concentration …
State v. Mr. L.D. (2019) DUI/Extreme DUI – Dismissal
State v. Mr. L.D. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law Date: August 7, 2019 Outcome: Case Dismissed Description: Phoenix Municipal Court, State of Arizona v. L.D.; L.D. retained Castillo Law when he was arrested and charged with DUI and Extreme DUI. Since no law enforcement officer saw LD operating his vehicle, the case came down to the issue of whether LD has exerted actual …
State v. Mr. C. – Felony Fraud Schemes – Reduced
State v. Mr. C. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Fraud Date: July 22, 2019 Outcome: 18 months Supervised Probation. Description: Maricopa County, State v. Mr. C. Mr. C. was charged with two counts of Fraud Schemes, Class 2 Felonies, and two counts of Theft, Class 6 Felonies. Mr. C. had one alleged historical prior, and if convicted at trial Mr .C was facing …
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – REDUCED (2019)
State v. Ms. N. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Drug Charges Date: July 8, 2019 Outcome: REDUCED to Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Class 6 undesignated offense Description: Maricopa County, State v. Ms. N. Ms. N. was a passenger in a car stopped for a traffic infraction. Ms. N. consented to a search that later yielded drug paraphernalia. Ms. N. …
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. Ms. M. – Assault (DV) and Criminal Damage (DV) – Dismissal
State v. Ms. M. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Assault Date: May 20, 2019 Outcome: Dismissal of all charges Description: Avondale City Court, State v. Ms. M. Ms. M. was charged with one count of Assault, a Class 1 Misdemeanor, and one count of Criminal Damage, a Class 2 Misdemeanor – both domestic violence offenses. Misdemeanors. Ms. M. was accused of assaulting her …
State v. Mr. MC – Felony Disorderly Conduct – Reduced
State v. Mr. C (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Disorderly Conduct / Violent Crimes Date: April 24, 2019 Outcome: Disorderly Conduct, a Class 6 Felony – Jail, 9 months. Description: Maricopa County, State v. Mr. C. Mr. C was accused of two counts of Disorderly Conduct with a Weapon, Class 6 Felonies and a Domestic Violence offense for threatening family members with a …
State v. Mr. H. – Felony Aggravated Assault on a Minor – Reduced
State v. Mr. H. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Aggravated Assault / Sex Crimes Date: April 16, 2019 Outcome: Aggravated Assault, a Class 1 Misdemeanor – 3 years Supervised Probation. Description: Maricopa County, State v. Mr. H. Mr. H. was charged with one count of Aggravated Assault on a minor, a Class 6 Felony. Mr. H. was accused of touching the buttocks of …
State v. Mr. S. B. – Aggravated Assault (2019) -Dismissed
State v. Mr. S. B. (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Aggravated Assault Date: April 15, 2019 Outcome: Dismissed Description: Superior Court of Arizona, State v. Mr. S. B. Mr. S. B. was charged with one count of Aggravated Assault, a Class 3 Dangerous Felony. Mr. S.B. was accused of assaulting a customer with a bat. The State initially offered Mr. S. B. to …
State v. Ms. M. (2019) Shoplifting – Set Aside
State v. Ms. M. (2018) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Set Asides Date: April 15, 2019 Outcome: Judgment of Guilt Set Aside Description: Glendale Municipal Court, State v. Ms. M. Ms. M. entered a guilty plea to Shoplifting, a Class 1 Misdemeanor in February 2019. The Court informed Ms. M. that she would need to wait one year for consideration of an Application …
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 …
Aggravated Assault Dismissed
State v. JB (2019) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Aggravated Assault / Violent Crimes Date: March 12, 2019 Outcome: Aggravated Assault, a Class 3 Felony- Dismissed. Description: Maricopa County, State v. JB. JB was accused of pointing a gun at a suspicious person on his street. The suspicious person called the police and JB was charged with one Count of Aggravated Assault, a Class …
State v. Ms. B. (2018) Prostitution – Dismissal
State v. Ms. B. (2018) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Prostitution Date: December 11, 2018 Outcome: Dismissal of all charges Description: Phoenix City Court, State v. Ms. B. Ms. B. was charged with one count of Prostitution, a Class 1 misdemeanor. Ms. B. was alleged to be observed by Phoenix Police engaging in a sex act near a location known locally as a …
State v. Mr. M. – Aggravated Assault and Misconduct Involving Weapons – Dismissal
State v. Mr. M. (2018) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Assault / Violent Crimes Date: August 31, 2018 Outcome: Dismissal of all charges Description: Maricopa County, State v. Mr. M. Mr. M. was charged with one count of Aggravated Assault, a Class 3 Dangerous Felony and one count of Misconduct Involving Weapons, a Class 4 Felony. Mr. M. was accused of discharging his weapon …
DA v. AA – Petition for Order of Protection dismissed
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Order of Protection Date: October 3, 2017 Court: Maricopa County Superior Court Outcome: Petition for Order of Protection dismissed Description: AA was going through a divorce with DA when she came to Castillo Law for assistance in challenging the Petition for an Order of Protection that DA filed on behalf of their children. In the …
CG v. EM – Order of Protection dismissed
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Order of Protection Date: July 6, 2017 Court: Glendale City Court Outcome: Order of Protection dismissed Description: CG came to Castillo Law for assistance with potential criminal charges and in challenging an Order of Protection (“OOP”) against him. As a result of the investigation, an OOP was obtained which prevented him from attending school. Ms. …
State v. Ms. L. (2018) Assault – Dismissal
State v. Ms. L. (2018) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Assault Date: March 30, 2018 Outcome: Dismissal Description: White Tank Justice Court, State v. Ms. L. Ms. L. was charged with one count of Assault, a Class 2 misdemeanor as a result of an altercation at a gas station wherein the State alleged Ms. L. was the aggressor. After a thorough investigation, the …
OM v. AG – Order of Protection Dismissed
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Order of Protection Date: March 8, 2018 Court: Scottsdale City Court Outcome: Order of Protection dismissed Description: AG came to Castillo Law for assistance in defending an Order of Protection that her ex-boyfriend, OM, obtained against her. Ms. Castillo requested a hearing and presented evidence that proved the allegations in the Petition were untrue and …
JC v. CR – Injunction Against Harassment dismissed
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Injunction Against Harassment Date: January 5, 2018 Court: Encanto Justice Court Outcome: Injunction Against Harassment dismissed Description: CR came to Castillo Law for assistance in challenging an Injunction Against Harassment obtained against him. Ms. Castillo requested a hearing and the plaintiff did not appear causing the Injunction to be dismissed. Results depend upon factors unique …
State v. Mr. K. – Felony Aggravated Assault- Reduced
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Aggravated Assault / Violent Crimes Date: November 28, 2017 Outcome: Assault, a Class 1 Misdemeanor – Probation and no jail. Description: Maricopa County, State v. Mr. K. Mr. K was accused of two counts of Aggravated Assault, Class 4 Felonies and a Domestic Violence offense for breaking the nose and teeth of a family member. …
State v. SG (2017) – Motion to Set Aside Conviction and Reinstatement of Gun Rights Granted
State v. SG. (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Set Aside / Restoration of Civil Rights /Motion to Designate offense a misdemeanor Date: 11/6/2017 Outcome: Motion to Set Aside Conviction and Reinstatement of Gun Rights Granted. Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: BT came to Castillo Law because, he wanted to have his prior felony conviction for Unlawful Use of Means of …
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. Mr. C (2017)- DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. Mr. C (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ DUI Date: May 18, 2017 Description: University Lakes Justice Court: Mr. C was alleged to have committed a first time regular DUI after being stopped by Arizona State Police Officers after an alleged traffic violation. Mr. C allegedly did poorly on field sobriety tests and a recorded blood alcohol content test …
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. Z (2017)- Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault Reduced to Probation with no Jail
State v. Mr. Z (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Kidnapping/ Aggravated Assault / Violent Crimes Date: August 14, 2017 Outcome: Probation, no additional up front jail. Description: Maricopa County, Mr. Z and his co-defendants were accused of assault and kidnapping a man and leaving him in the desert. If convicted at trial Mr. Z was facing potential prison time. …
Plaintiff v. Mr. R (2017): Order of Protection – Dismissed
Plaintiff v. Mr. R (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Other/ Order of Protection Court: Chandler Municipal Court Date: 09/26/2017 Outcome: Order of Protection Dismissed. Description: Plaintiff had filed for and was granted an Order of Protection (a restraining order) against Mr. R by the Chandler Municipal Court. Castillo Law requested a hearing on Mr. R’s behalf to contest the order. Prior to the …
State v. Ms. B (2017)- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Dismissed
State v. Ms. B (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Drugs Date: September 13, 2017 Description: Scottsdale Municipal Court: Ms. B was alleged to have committed Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, after marijuana and marijuana pipes were found inside her car by a member of the Scottsdale Police Department. Should Ms. B have been convicted she would have had to complete classes, and pay a …
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. B- DUI Acquittal (2017)
State v. Ms. B. (2017) Phoenix Municipal Court No. M-0741-4669434 Practice Area: Criminal Law / DUI Date: 7/26/2017 Outcome: Complete Acquittal Description: Phoenix Municipal Court: Mr. B. was sleeping in his car while parked in a QT gas station parking lot. Phoenix Police officers noticed him sleeping in the car with an open container of Mike’s Hard Lemonade in the cup holder next to …
State v. Mr. A (2017)- Assault- Dismissal of Charges at Trial
State v. Mr. A (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Assault Outcome: Dismissal at Trial Date: 7/27/2017 Description: Phoenix Municipal Court: Mr. A was alleged to have committed one count of Assault, after allegedly pulling the hair and striking his ex-girlfriend. If found guilty Mr. A may have been required to serve jail time, complete classes, and pay a fine. Castillo …
State v. Mr. T-Felony Aggravated Assault- Reduced
State v. Mr T (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Aggravated Assault / Violent Crimes Date: August 1, 2017 Outcome: Assault, a Class 1 Misdemeanor (not a domestic violence offense)- Unsupervised Probation, No jail. Description: Pinal County, State v. Mr. T. Mr. T was accused of Aggravated Assault, a Class 4 Felony and a Domestic Violence offense and Assault a Class 1 Misdemeanor and …
State v. Ms. P (2017) Shoplifting-Dismissed
State v. TE (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Shoplifting Date: 06/26/2017 Outcome: Dismissal via diversion Description: Scottsdale City Court: Ms. P was alleged to have committed Shoplifting, after being apprehended outside of a H&M store with allegedly stolen merchandise. Castillo Law attorneys secured a Diversion plea offer from the prosecutors, which means Ms. P’s case was dismissed after completion of …
State v. Mr. R – Probation Violation(2017)
State v. Mr. R (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Probation Violation Date: July 5, 2017 Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: Mr. R was alleged to have violated the terms of his probation. As with most felony probation violations, a person risks being sentenced to prison. After gathering mitigation, Ms. Castillo successfully argued to have Mr. R reinstated to probation with …
State v. Mr. B: Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Two Counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Dismissed via Diversion (2017)
State v. Mr. B Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Drugs Charges: Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Class 4 felony; and two Counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, both Class 6 Felonies. Date: June 28, 2017 Outcome: Dismissal via TASC program diversion Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: Client Mr. B was alleged to have been in possession of a useable amount of dangerous drugs and two syringes …
State v. Mr. G (2017): Fingerprint Clearance Card Granted
State v. Mr. G (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Other/ Fingerprint Clearance Card Date: 07/07/2017 Outcome: Fingerprint clearance card granted. Description: Arizona Board of Fingerprinting: Mr. G was denied a fingerprint clearance card, due to a prior offense of Criminal Trespass. Upon filing of a Good Cause Exception, Castillo Law was able to obtain Mr. G’s Fingerprint Clearance Card.
State v. Ms.B (2017): Fingerprint Clearance Card Granted
State v. Ms. B (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Other/ Fingerprint Clearance Card Date: 07/18/2017 Outcome: Fingerprint clearance card granted. Description: Arizona Board of Fingerprinting: Ms. B was denied a fingerprint clearance card, due to several felony and misdemeanor convictions, including Trafficking in Stolen Property. Upon filing of a Good Cause Exception, Castillo Law was able to obtain Ms. B’s Fingerprint Clearance Card.
State v. Mr. F (2017)- DUI Drugs and Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. Mr. F (2017) Practice Area:Criminal Law/ DUI Date:June 20, 2017 Description: Maricopa Municipal Court: Mr. F was alleged to have committed a first time regular DUI by Drugs (specifically marijuana), Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, after being stopped by Maricopa Police after an alleged traffic violation. The Maricopa police officer alleged that he found Mr. F …
State v. Mr. M (2017)- Underage DUI Reduced to Minor in Possession of Alcohol
State v. Mr. M (2017) Practice Area:Criminal Law/ DUI Date:June 29, 2017 Description:Pima County Consolidated Justice Court: Twenty-year-old Mr. M was alleged to have committed an underage DUI, after being stopped by a Department of Public Safety trooper after an alleged traffic violation. If found guilty, Mr. M could have been required to serve jail time, install an ignition interlock …
State v. Mr. C: Aggravated Assault, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Disorderly Conduct- REDUCED to Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana. (2017)
State v. Mr. C. Charges: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a Class 2 Dangerous Felony, Possession of Marijuana, Class 6 felony; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Class 6 Felony, and Disorderly Conduct Date: July 11, 2017 Outcome: REDUCED to Possession of Marijuana, a Class 1 misdemeanor, other counts dismissed, no jail imposed. Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: Mr. C. was arrested …
SK v. CH – Order of Protection Modified
Practice Area: Criminal Law / Order of Protection Date: July 28, 2017 Court: Maricopa County Superior Court Outcome: Order upheld, but modified Description: CH came to Castillo Law for assistance in defending an Order of Protection that his ex-girlfriend, SK, obtained against him. This Order prohibited CH from going to or near certain locations associated with SK. After the hearing, …
Aggravated Assault Reduced to Probation with no Jail
State v. AM (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Aggravated Assault / Violent Crimes Date: June 1, 2017 Outcome: Aggravated Assault, a Class 3 Felony- Probation No jail. Description: Maricopa County, State v. AM. AM was accused of pointing an AK-47 assault rifle at an acquaintance during a verbal argument and was charged with one Count of Aggravated Assault, a Class 3 Dangerous Felony. …
State v. Mr. C (2017) – Assault
State v. Mr. C (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Assault Outcome: Dismissal via diversion Date: 5/10/2017 Description: Tempe Municipal Court: Mr. C was alleged to have committed one count of Assault, after allegedly exiting his car and slapping another driver in the face. If found guilty Mr. C may have been required to serve jail time, complete classes, and pay a fine. …
State v. RG: FEDERAL DUI REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING, NO JAIL (2017)
The United States of America v. RG Charges: Federal DUI (Operator Incapable of Safe Operations), a Federal Misdemeanor; Date: May 17, 2017 Outcome: REDUCED to Reckless Driving with no jail imposed. Description: United States District Court-District of Arizona (Tucson): RG was stopped in his vehicle by a National Park Ranger after making alleged traffic violations while driving on AZ State Route 85 through the …
State v. Ms.R-N (2017): Fingerprint Clearance Card
State v. Ms. R-N (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Other/ Fingerprint Clearance Card Date: 04/21/2017 Outcome: Fingerprint clearance card granted. Description: Arizona Board of Fingerprinting: Ms. R-N was denied a fingerprint clearance card, due to two misdemeanor convictions, including Theft. Upon filing of a Good Cause Exception, our office was able to obtain Ms. R-N’s Fingerprint Clearance Card.
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 …
State v. BT. (2017) – Motion to Set Aside
State v. BT. (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Set Aside / Restoration of Civil Rights /Motion to Designate offense a misdemeanor Date: 12/1/2016 Outcome: Motion to Set Aside Conviction Granted. Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: BT came to Castillo Law because, he wanted to have his prior felony conviction for Unlawful Use of Means of Transportation, a class six (6) undesignated felony, designated …
State v. Mr. B (2017) – Shoplifting Dismissal
State v. Mr. B (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Shoplifting Date: 5/12/2017 Outcome: Dismissal via diversion Description: Phoenix Municipal Court: Mr. B was alleged to have committed Shoplifting, after being apprehended inside of a Fry’s electronics store after allegedly concealing a pair of Beats headphones inside his clothing and not attempting to pay for them. Mr. Goebel secured a Diversion plea offer from …
State v. TE (2017) – Shoplifting Dismissal
State v. TE (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Shoplifting Date: 6/1/2017 Outcome: Dismissal via diversion Description: Glendale City Court: TE was alleged to have committed Shoplifting, after being apprehended outside of a Costco store with allegedly stolen merchandise. Castillo Law attorneys secured a Diversion plea offer from the prosecutors, which means TE’s case was dismissed after completion of a Shoplifting Class. This prevented …
State v. Mr. S (2017) – Shoplifting Dismissal
State v. Mr. S (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Shoplifting Date: 5/1/2017 Outcome: Dismissal via diversion Description: Peoria Municipal Court: Mr. S was alleged to have committed Shoplifting, after being apprehended outside of a Safeway grocery store with allegedly stolen merchandise. Castillo Law attorneys secured a Diversion plea offer from the prosecutors, which means Mr. S’s case was dismissed after he completed a Shoplifting …
State v. Mr. TB (2017) – Probation Reinstated
State v. Mr. TB (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Probation Violation Date: January 19, 2017 Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: TB was alleged to have violated the terms of his probation. As with most felony probation violations, a person risks being sentenced to prison, In TB’s case the probation office was requesting he be revoked to prison for five years. …
State v. DH: Possession of Marijuana- REDUCED to Misdemeanor, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Dismissed; Two Counts of DUI- One Dismissed, No jail. (2017)
State v. DH Charges: Possession of Marijuana, Class 6 felony; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Class 6 Felony, two counts of DUI. Date: March 24, 2017 Outcome: REDUCED to Possession of Marijuana, a Class 1 misdemeanor, and one count of DUI misdemeanor, other counts dismissed, no jail imposed. Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: Client DH was stopped in his vehicle after making …
Money Laundering, Child Prostitution, Aggravated Luring a Minor for Sexual Exploitation Reduced to Probation (2017)
State v. MG (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law / Sex Crimes / Money Laundering, Child Prostitution, Aggravated Luring a Minor for Sexual Exploitation Date: January 10, 2017 Outcome: Reduced to probation. Description: Maricopa County Superior Court: Money Laundering, a Class 3 Felony, Child Prostitution, a Class 4 Felony, and Aggravated Luring a Minor for Sexual Exploitation, a Class 2 Felony. MG was facing significant …
State v. Mr. P (2017): Fingerprint Clearance Card
State v. Mr. P (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ Other/ Fingerprint Clearance CardDate: 04/25/2017 Description: Arizona Board of Fingerprinting: Mr. P was denied a fingerprint clearance card, due to four misdemeanor convictions, including Theft, DUI, Domestic Violence Assault, and Possession of Marijuana. Upon filing of a Good Cause Exception, our office was able to obtain Mr. P’s Fingerprint Clearance Card.
State v. Mr. DL (2017)- DUI Drugs Reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. Mr. DL (2017) Practice Area: Criminal Law/ DUI Date: March 30, 2017 Description: Chandler Municipal Court: DL was alleged to have committed a first time regular DUI by Drugs (specifically marijuana), after being stopped by Chandler Police after an alleged traffic violation. If found guilty, DL would have been required to serve jail time, install an ignition interlock …