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1y ago
A parent with a child support order must pay the amount decreed. If they cannot, for example, if they are in jail, the obligation to pay child support does not automatically stop. There’s an action required from them to get the court to cease or change the order. How to Stop a Child Support Order ..read more
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1y ago
Arizona laws are stricter than most states when it comes to the civil rights of a felony offender. When someone is convicted of a felony, they lose their civil rights, which include the right to vote, serve on a jury, run for public office, or possess a weapon. While these rights can be reinstated, the ..read more
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1y ago
The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is rather confusing to work with. They have a habit of sending letters that apply to the same thing but discuss different processes, which leads to a lot of confusion on the driver’s part, especially when it comes to how to reinstate a license suspension. But a close ..read more
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1y ago
A criminal conviction can affect a person long after they have served their sentence. Because the conviction goes into their record, it can hinder their ability to find employment, cause them to fail background checks, and overall affect how they interact with society. But there’s a new law that will be implemented in Arizona soon ..read more
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1y ago
Traffic enforcement is adopting new technologies to help ensure that traffic laws are being followed and to catch those who violate them. One of the developments involves the use of photo radar, which automatically photographs vehicles that are speeding or running red lights. What is a Photo Radar Violation? A photo radar violation is a ..read more
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1y ago
A person who is convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense in an Arizona court can be placed on probation. An alternative to jail time, probation allows them to be released from confinement for a specified period, provided that they abide by the terms of their probation and coordinate with their probation officer. Under Arizona ..read more
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1y ago
In Arizona, a driver’s license can be suspended for a number of offenses, such as driving under the influence of alcohol, multiple traffic violations, or other serious driving-related offenses. A person whose license is suspended is not allowed to operate a motor vehicle until they get their license reinstated. However, there are a lot of ..read more
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1y ago
Entering a guilty plea is something that should be done with a lot of thought and consideration. After all, it can change the entire course of an accused’s life. Some people, after they have entered a plea of guilty, regret doing so because they felt pressured into it by their attorneys or family members. In ..read more
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1y ago
While Arizona is a firearm-friendly state, some people are prohibited by Arizona criminal law to possess deadly or prohibited weapons. These people are called prohibited possessors. But what exactly does this mean and how does one become a prohibited possessor in Arizona? Legal Definition of a Prohibited Possessor in Arizona Under the criminal statutes of ..read more
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1y ago
People who have had issues with others in the past may seek to protect themselves by asking for relief in court. The judge can grant either an order of protection or injunction against harassment, depending on the relationship of the parties involved in the case. An order of protection has strict rules that need ..read more