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Drivers Beware: Failure to Remain Silent Could Result in False Reporting Charges
Right to remain silent: Use It! Drivers Beware: Here is yet another reason why you should only provide your driver’s license, registration, and insurance, and nothing more. If you are stopped by an officer conducting a traffic stop and you have been drinking, do not make any statements. Your words will be used against you.…
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Stay thirsty but designate a driver this Memorial Day on the Salt River
Stay Cool and Safe on the Salt River and lakes of Arizona: Avoiding Negative Police Contact As the Arizona summer is starting to heat up, we are all thinking of ways to stay cool despite the scorching sun. Relaxing and taking in the first bright rays of summer, feeling the lingering cool breeze, is the…
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OUI aka Boating DUI in AZ
Video: OUI aka Boating DUI in AZ Start Transcript: OUI aka Boating DUI in AZ It’s that time of year again when Arizon-ians are fleeting to the lakes of Arizona, whether it be Saguaro Lake, Lake Roosevelt, Lake Pleasant, Lake Powell. Any of the lakes here in Arizona, a lot of people tend to try…
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Have Fun and Stay Safe!
Some important reminders for a safe St. Patrick’s Holiday! Keep the images of shamrocks, leprechauns, pots of gold, and good luck on St. Patrick’s Day! Today, March 17 marks the arrival of Christianity in Ireland as well as the death of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. For many Americans, both Irish and non-Irish,…
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Phoenix DUI: No Fowl Play on Turkey Day
Thanksgiving is a joyous time to give thanks and focus on friends and family. The extended time off work comes as a huge relief to most, the anticipation of a savory Thanksgiving Dinner and the long weekend with our loved ones cannot come soon enough! Before cracking open your first beer, popping open the champagne…
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Labor Day and Potential Legal Issues in Arizona
Staying Informed Means Staying Safe and Out of Jail Labor Day was created to pay tribute to all workers who have contributed to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our great nation. In Arizona, Labor Day enthusiasts pay tribute through backyard barbeques and swim parties, salt river tubing, and boating at one of Arizona’s recreational…
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Video Blog: Marijuana DUI Update for AZ
Start transcription of Marijuana DUI update in AZ Hi, my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. Today I’d like to talk to you about a new Arizona Supreme Court opinion regarding Carboxy-THC. In the Shilgevorkyan case, which is the Arizona Supreme Court case, the court was considering whether or not it is illegal for…
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AZ Spring Training 2014: play it safe and avoid a DUI
Winter in Arizona. When the rest of the country is miserable, buried under feet of snow, and bundled up in layers upon layers, we are casually walking around in our sunny 70 degree weather. Naturally, this lends itself to having visitors come from across the nation to partake in the enjoyable weather. AZ Spring Training…
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DUI and Child Custody in Arizona
DUI and Child Custody in Arizona Start Transcription Hi! My name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. Today, I’d like to talk to you about if you’ve been charged with a DUI, whether or not you might lose custody of your children. In Arizona, there is a rebuttable presumption. If you are in the process…
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How does your case get to Misdemeanor Court in Arizona?
Start Transcript: Hi my name is Cindy Castillo of Castillo Law. Today I would like to talk to you about how your case gets to a misdemeanor court. The obvious one is that you have been contacted by a law enforcement officer and he issued you a citation and it says right on the citation…
