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Back to School: Important Potential Legal Consequences of Cell Phone and Internet Use
As the school year commences, it’s crucial that we have conversations with our children about the responsible use of cell phones and the internet. While technology offers undeniable benefits to our children, it also comes with potential dangers and legal implications that our children must be aware of. Let’s work together to educate our children…
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Top Eleven Reasons you Might be Violated on Probation if you have White Collar Terms
Probationers must comply with all conditions of probation, including white collar terms when specifically ordered. Not all probationers have the same terms or requirements while on probation, as these terms are negotiable and can be modified. If a probationer has violated the terms of probation, the probation officer can file a Petition to Revoke Probation…
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Top Ten Reasons a Person Might be Violated on Sex Offender Probation
Sex offender probationers must comply with all probation terms and/or requirements. If a probationer has violated the terms of probation, the probation officer can file a Petition to Revoke Probation and the probationer will have to return to court to see a judge. In some situations, the probationer’s probation officer can obtain a warrant for…
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The Police Took My Stuff – Now What?
Going through an arrest can be a traumatic experience and having your personal belongings taken from you is not only an inconvenience, but it can be very confusing as well. Who has my stuff? When can I get it back? How can I get it back? These are questions that we want to help answer…
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Mitigation in a Criminal Case
In addition to arguing any legal issues that may exist in a case, Castillo Law also works tirelessly to present mitigation to the Prosecuting Agency and the Judge on behalf of our clients. A.R.S. § 13-751(G) defines mitigation as evidence relevant to “any aspect of the defendant’s character, propensities or record and any of the circumstances…
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Social Media Usage in a Criminal Case
Advancements in technology have changed how we interact with one another. It seems everyone from your third-grade teacher to your junior high ex are on social media nowadays. According to Pew Research Center, as of April 2021, 72% of the U.S. adult population used at least one social media site – with the number of…
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Don’t Get Stung in a Sting Operation in Arizona
Technological advances have made it much easier for law enforcement to run sting operations. The most prevalent internet sting operations are operations that involve the creation of sex crimes against minors while utilizing the internet, social media apps, and online gaming. In a sex sting operation, law enforcement creates a crime for vulnerable or susceptible…
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What happens if a cop violates my Miranda rights after the Supreme Court holding in Vega v. Tekoh?
Recently, the Supreme Court held that a defendant who has suffered a violation of Miranda is NOT entitled to sue under 14 U.S.C. § 1983. Under 42 U.S.C. §1983, a private individual is allowed to file a lawsuit against any person who is acting as an agent of the state, and deprives that individual of…
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Maricopa County Diversion Program for Veterans
Are you a Veteran of the Armed Forces currently being charged or investigated for a crime in Maricopa County? If so, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has recently launched a diversion program scheduled to begin in April of 2022 to assist some Veterans in resolving their felony case without a criminal conviction. The length of…
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No Contest Plea
A plea of guilty and a plea of not-guilty tend to be more widely understood than a plea of no contest, as the latter is far less common. Essentially, entering a plea of no contest, from the Latin phrase “nolo contendere”, means you are NOT admitting guilt, but do not desire to contest your charges.…
