The question of whether minors should be treated as adults has been debatable issue for many years. Research shows that a person’s brain is not fully developed until age 21, and as a consequence a juvenile may have poor impulse control and the inability to fully understand consequences.
When are Minors Treated as Adults?
11 August 2010 by jgeigle | Criminal Defense Law, Juvenile Criminal Defense | No Comments
Alcohol Sensor Bracelets for DUI Offenders
9 August 2010 by jgeigle | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Offenses, DUI | No CommentsA new trend in Arizona is courts ordering the use of alcohol sensor bracelets, as recently sported by actress Lindsey Lohan, to monitor a person’s alcohol consumption. The bracelet is being ordered in drunk driving and other alcohol-related cases.
Does Lifetime Probation Mean LIFETIME??
2 August 2010 by jgeigle | Criminal Defense Law, Juvenile Criminal Defense | No CommentsAll juveniles, adults and juveniles charged as adults who are placed on lifetime probation can petition the court to have their lifetime probation terminated. Juveniles and juveniles charged as adults may receive the benefit of their records being destroyed and expunged.
Juvenile Expungement or Destruction of Juvenile Record
26 July 2010 by jgeigle | Criminal Defense Law, Juvenile Criminal Defense | No CommentsIf your case, or your son or daughter’s case, has been processed in the juvenile system, whether it be by adjudication or diversion, make sure to apply to have the adjudication set aside and the Juvenile Record destroyed.
Motion to Set Aside Conviction – Restore Rights
19 July 2010 by jgeigle | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Offenses, Criminal Record Expungement | No CommentsIf an adult is convicted of a criminal offense, he or she may motion the court to set aside the conviction. If successful, the person is released from all penalties and disabilities resulting from the conviction except those imposed by the department of transportation and other limited exceptions.
True Expungement in Arizona?
12 July 2010 by jgeigle | Criminal Defense Law, Juvenile Criminal Defense | No CommentsOver the years I have heard many disseminate false information about expungement in Arizona. There is true expungement in Arizona under limited circumstances. And for those that don’t fit into those limited circumstances, there are other options such as filing a motion to set aside the conviction.
When is Speeding Criminal?
5 July 2010 by jgeigle | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Offenses | No CommentsExcessive speed or criminal speed is a class 3 misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of 30 days in jail and up to a $500 fine. So when does your led foot take you from a civil traffic citation to a crime? Under a couple of circumstances: (1) Exceeding 85 mph anywhere in this state can get you a criminal speeding ticket, (2) Exceeding 35 mph approaching a school crossing, (3) Exceeding the posted speed limit by 20 mph in a business or residential district or if no speed is posted exceeding 45 mph.
DUI Warrant / Arrest
2 July 2010 by jgeigle | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Offenses | No CommentsThe Sheriff is looking for people who have active warrants in order to get them off the street prior to the holiday weekend. You can check to see if you have an active warrant here. If you have an outstanding warrant for a DUI or any crime it is important to hire an attorney to get the warrant quashed before you are arrested at your 4th of July party. By hiring an attorney to file the appropriate paperwork, you will avoid the drama of the arrest and booking in front of friends and family. You will hopefully also avoid that night
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