A misdemeanor Initial Appearance (also known as the Misdemeanor Arraignment) is the first court hearing for a misdemeanor. At this hearing, the Judge will advise of charges and set release conditions. ...
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The Tempe Municipal Court has jurisdiction over all misdemeanors and traffic offenses occurring within the Tempe city limits. The Tempe Police Department investigates all misdemeanor and felony ...
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In the state of Arizona, disorderly conduct is considered a criminal offense and has a wide-ranging definition. This includes any actions that disturb the peace and order of a community or its ...
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In Arizona, there is a specific law known as the "Baby DUI" that applies to underage drivers who have consumed alcohol or drugs before driving. According to A.R.S. 4-244(34), this law defines what ...
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When is it Appropriate for the Police to Stop a Vehicle? The primary requirement for law enforcement to initiate a seizure or traffic stop is reasonable articulable suspicion. This level of proof is ...
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