Just recently, the Arizona Senate brought some much needed reform to the sentencing of simple drug possession cases. The Senate passed a bill where some Defendants who have been convicted of Possession or Use of Marijuana, Dangerous Drugs, or Narcotic Drugs, are eligible to receive a reduction in the amount of days required to be … Read More
Many individuals who are of drinking age, and even some who are not, have likely taken precautions to avoid a DUI. These precautions can include designating a responsible and sober driver, using a ridesharing app like Uber or Lyft, or choosing to imbibe at home. With all these precautions focusing on alcohol, have you ever … Read More
On July 11, 2016, the Supreme Court of Arizona issued their opinion in State of Arizona v. Ronald James Sisco II, in which the Court considered whether or not the odor of marijuana suffices to establish probable cause for issuance of a search warrant, given the adoption of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (“AMMA”). Ultimately, … Read More
You may have heard by now that Judges in the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division 2, reversed and remanded a 2013 marijuana possession case, due to an illegal search warrant and found that the smell of marijuana alone does not constitute probable cause for a search warrant. While the rumors have begun to swirl about … Read More
Cindy Castillo has litigated criminal matters ranging from misdemeanors to complex felony cases throughout Arizona. She has represented clients in juvenile court, misdemeanor and superior courts, federal court, forfeiture proceedings, administrative board hearings, MVD hearings, Rule 11 competency hearings, and appellate courts. She has successfully represented numerous professionals governed by licensing authorities that include doctors, dentists, psychologists, chiropractors, nurses, realtors, airline pilots, commercial truck drivers, as well as professional athletes in criminal matters…
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