When is it considered justifiable to use physical force in self-defense? According to A.R.S. 13-404, the use of physical force is defined as an act of self-defense as long as it is done reasonably. ...
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In Arizona, a pretrial conference for a misdemeanor case takes place after the initial appearance or arraignment but before the trial. This conference is scheduled after a Not Guilty plea has been ...
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An Investigatory Stop, commonly known as a "Terry" Stop or "Stop and Frisk", is a temporary restriction of an individual's freedom and is considered a seizure under the 4th Amendment. Unlike a regular ...
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In Arizona, a Class 1 Misdemeanor is classified as an extreme DUI, in which the State has to demonstrate that an individual's blood alcohol content is higher than.15%, but less than.20%. Even for a ...
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In the following video, I will discuss whether a criminal trial can take place in the absence of a victim. It is often misunderstood that the case must be dropped if the victim does not appear in ...
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