Considering the pros and cons of a public defender, your chances of winning a DUI case with a public defender are typically not as good as with a private attorney. Before you decide whether to accept the appointment of public defense counsel, we recommend that you consider the following advantages and disadvantages of a public… read more
If you get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona, your case may involve mitigating or aggravating factors. Both could drastically change your sentence if found guilty of this crime. Mitigating factors are a good thing – they lessen the severity of the crime and could reduce your sentence. A DUI defense attorney… read more
An officer’s conduct during an arrest is not beyond scrutiny in a criminal case. If the officer did something wrong, such as violating a suspect’s civil rights, it can make the arrest invalid – potentially leading to case dismissal. A potential argument against a police officer in Scottsdale is that he or she made the… read more
