Recent Posts in Criminal Defense Category
Posted on Oct 21, 2011 By Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney
Any person convicted of a crime, upon fulfillment of their conditions of probation or sentence and discharge by the court, may apply to the judge who pronounced sentence or imposed probation, to have ...
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Posted on Apr 14, 2010 By Joshua Davidson
Although the terms " burglary " and " robbery " are used interchangeably the two offenses are entirely different under Arizona criminal law. Burglary is generally defined as the unlawful entry onto ...
Continue reading "Burglary vs. Robbery - What is the Difference?" »
Posted on Apr 9, 2010 By Joshua Davidson
Felony charges such as forgery , aggravated DUI and possession of dangerous drugs are filed in the superior court on either an indictment or an information. These forms are collectively referred to as ...
Continue reading "What is the Difference Between a Grand Jury and a Preliminary Hearing?" »
Posted on Apr 6, 2010 By Joshua Davidson
Many felony charges like possession of drugs , aggravated assault and robbery are filed by the county attorney's office in a section of the Superior Court referred to as the Regional Court Center. ...
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Posted on Mar 3, 2010 By Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Phoenix Criminal Defense Blog.
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Posted on Oct 8, 2009 By Joshua Davidson
Two years ago this week Arizona brought in the most stringent DUI laws throughout United States. In the month of September in the year 2007, a law was passed that required drivers in Arizona who had ...
Continue reading "There really is no "Legal Limit" in Arizona" »
Posted on Oct 4, 2009 By Joshua Davidson
http://www.abc15.com/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/AZ-U-S-Attorney-Five-men-sentenced-for-meth/Sgf0HSku6EyE0U4axhCxpA.cspx Recently five men in Phoenix were sentenced to imprisonment because ...
Continue reading "Five Men Involved in Drug Trafficking Sentenced" »
Posted on Oct 1, 2009 By Joshua Davidson
AZCentral.com article The presiding criminal judge of the Maricopa County Superior Court issued an order today holding one if the sheriff's deputy chiefs in contempt of court and fined him over ...
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Posted on Sep 28, 2009 By Joshua Davidson
According to the family of Anthouny Arambulas, the police officers involved in his accidental shooting engaged in an attempted cover-up. They allege that in a shoot out incident in Phoenix some city ...
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Posted on Sep 26, 2009 By Joshua Davidson
Arizona Republic Article Last September a Phoenix police officer responded to a call of a home intruder and mistakenly fired 6 shots at the homeowner, believing that the man was the suspect. The ...
Continue reading "Policeman in Accidental Shooting Cleared by Panel" »
Posted on Sep 18, 2009 By Joshua Davidson
In Kaufmann v. State of Arizona, Division Two of the Arizona Court of Appeals issued a decision yesterday involving a criminal case where the court ordered the criminal defense attorney to pay the ...
Continue reading "Attorney's Fees Cannot be Awarded as a Contempt Sanction in Arizona" »
Posted on Sep 9, 2009 By Joshua Davidson
http://www.azcentral.com/community/chandler/articles/2009/09/09/20090909lovejoysuit0909-ON.html Former Chandler Police Department Sergeant Tom Lovejoy has filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Joe Arpaio ...
Continue reading "Ex-Chandler Police Officer in K-9 Death Suing Joe Arpaio" »
Posted on Sep 8, 2009 By Joshua Davidson
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/09/08/20090908dpsmonkey0908.html As new photo radar machines continue to pop up throughout Arizona, drivers are become more creative in their attempt to ...
Continue reading "Fewer Paying Speed-Camera Tickets in Arizona" »
Posted on Sep 7, 2009 By Joshua Davidson
Arizona has some of the harshest DUI laws on the books, including a requirement of jail time and the installation of an ignition interlock device for all persons convicted of DUI - included a first ...
Continue reading "Phoenix Extreme DUI Attorney Joshua S. Davidson Launches New Website" »
Posted on Sep 7, 2009 By Joshua Davidson
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/09/07/20090907pimacounty-dui07-ON.html According to news reports, officials from the Pima county sheriff's department have been meeting with judges and ...
Continue reading "More Ariz. Drunk Drivers Could Pay For Jail Stays" »
Posted on Jan 6, 2009 By Joshua Davidson
In an unusual move, prosecutors voluntarily agree to not use the videotaped confession of the 8 year old St. John's boy accused of committed murder against his father. The defense attorneys ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2008 By Joshua Davidson
For the latest news and legal developments, check back frequently for our regular updates. In the meantime, contact Phoenix DUI Attorney Joshua S. Davidson if you are charged or arrested for DUI this ...
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