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Phoenix criminal defense lawyers

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Arizona basics

What to know about a criminal case in Phoenix

Phoenix criminal cases run through Maricopa County courts under Arizona law. A few rules come up early, whether the case is new or years old.

  • You can stay silentYou have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. You can say you want a lawyer before answering questions.
  • Old convictions can be set asideAfter you complete your sentence, you can apply to have a conviction set aside. Some offenses are excluded, including dangerous offenses and those requiring sex-offender registration.Source: A.R.S. § 13-905
  • Records can be sealedSince January 1, 2023, Arizona lets people petition to seal arrest, conviction and sentence records. Waiting periods run from 2 years for lower misdemeanors to 10 years for class 2 and 3 felonies.Source: A.R.S. § 13-911
  • DUI is its own specialtyDUI cases turn on testing records and a separate license hearing with its own deadline. See Phoenix DUI lawyers.

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Criminal defense attorneys in Phoenix

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