Legal Articles

• Some Misdemeanor Convictions Eligbile for Dismissal through Victim Compromise Programs
  Defendants charged in Arizona with a criminal misdemeanor or a traffic citation may be able to have the charges dismissed under the Arizona Criminal Misdemeanor Compromise program (Arizona Revised Statutes  § 13-3981).  The compromise program allows victims of certain crimes to compromise or settle the criminal case before it is set for a trial.  … more
• What Happens When You Face Out of State Criminal Charges?
  Any kind of criminal charge can be difficult for the accused to manage.  However, if a person is arrested and charged with a crime in a state that is not his or her permanent residence then it might be even more difficult to mount an adequate defense. Jurisdiction The state in which the alleged crime occurred is the state that has jurisdiction to prosecute the offense.  So, for … more