Scottsdale Arizona Criminal Law Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Happens If I Am Arrested?
  After you have been arrested, there are certain timeframes and procedures that the prosecution and the court must follow.  Usually, the police will advise you of your Miranda rights (the … more
• What Are The Miranda Rights?
  Also known as the Miranda Rule or the Miranda Warning, when you are arrested in the U.S.A, police officers must warn you that you have the right to remain silent, that any thing you … more
• Where Do The Miranda Rights Come From?
  The Miranda rights come from the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 5th Amendment rule against self incrimination.  In 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the historic case of … more

Legal Articles

• What Comes Next After the Arrest?
  Have you been arrested for a crime or are you a suspect in a crime?  The criminal justice process varies from state to state, and the federal criminal justice system has its own rules, procedures, and terms for processing those accused of federal crimes. However, in many cases, the following outlines the general process involved when you are charged with a crime.  Grand Jury … more
• The Pros and Cons of Plea Bargaining
  When faced with criminal charges, a defendant often has one simple goal.  That is, to minimize the potential penalty.  Of course, being found innocent at trial, and being aquitted, is the best way to avoid jail time and other penalties.  However, going to trial can be risky because it is impossible to predict what a jury will decide.  Therefore, many defendants choose to … more

Free Legal Forms

• Official Warrant Request Application
• License Document Request
• Maricopa County: 300, Restore Civil Rights And Possess Firearms With Instructions
• Maricopa County: 302, Notice For Post-Conviction Relief And Instructions

Legal Guides

• Federal Habeas Corpus Review: Challenging State Court Criminal Convictions
  This research paper, from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, examines a sample of disposed habeas … more
• Understanding the Federal Courts

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• Sentencing and Sanctions
• Three Strikes Rule
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