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What constitutes an armed assault & battery in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, an armed assault and battery is really an assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. That dangerous weapon can be anything. It can be a shoe. You've probably heard of assault and battery with a shod foot, that's a-, a foot with a shoe in it. It can be a gun, it can be a car, it can be a pencil. It can be anything. The fact is any item can be used as a weapon. If any item is used as a weapon, armed assault. I'm Sam Goldbert lead counsel for criminal defense matters at Altman and Altman at Cabridge, Massachusetts. I have 25 years of experience. If you're in trouble and you need someone in your corner, who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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Can I still be convicted of vehicular assault if it was an accident?

In Massachusetts generally you are not prosecuted for an accident, a car accident. That’s called a car accident; there may be a civil case. However, if you were driving negligently, or driving dangerously so as to endanger other people, that’s a crime. And if that driving to endanger led to the vehicular assault or say if you were drunk and that led to the vehicular assault, even though the striking of the other individual was not exactly intentional, you can be prosecuted and you can be convicted for that vehicular assault. To say nothing of the fact that maybe it is an accident, but the prosecution doesn’t believe it is an accident until the case goes to trial. And if they convince the jury beyond a reasonable doubt, guilty. I’m Sam Goldberg, Lead Counsel for criminal defense matters at Altman and Altman in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have twenty-five years of experience. If you’re in trouble and you need someone in your corner who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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attorney: Altman & Altman, LLP

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Is a sneaker considered a weapon in an armed assault case?

A sneaker is a funny thing in terms of armed assault and battery in Massachusetts. It’s softer than a shoe. So very often, if a person’s wearing a sneaker when they kick somebody, it’s not treated like an assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. However, if I pick up my sneaker and I use it like a battering and I throw it at you – armed assault. I’m Sam Goldberg, Lead Counsel for criminal defense matters at Altman and Altman in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have twenty-five years of experience. If you’re in trouble and you need someone in your corner who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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attorney: Altman & Altman, LLP

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Will I lose my license due to a vehicular assault conviction?

If you're convicted in Massachusetts for a vehicular assault crime, you absolutely can lose your license. It's almost a sure bet that the registry is going to try to take your license. However, it's not a done deal. My advice is you get counsel who knows how to handle these cases. Obviously, I would expect your attorney, if they're experienced at all, was planning for this possibility in the defense of your case, and they should be defending you with the registry to help you keep your license or at least get a Cinderella license, a license that you can use in order to go to work. I'm Sam Goldberg, lead counsel for criminal defense matters at Altman & Altman in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have 25 years of experience. If you're in trouble and you need someone in your corner who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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attorney: Altman & Altman, LLP

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Will I go to prison for vehicular assault in Massachusetts?

You could go to jail for a conviction for vehicular assault in Massachusetts, just like any other criminal case, particularly an assault case. Remember, you're looking at felony charges, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. It's one of the most dangerous weapons, it's not a gun, but it can crush and kill people very easily. So, whether or not you end up going to jail is going to depend on the facts and circumstances and frankly your representation and what you present before the court for the judge to take into account if there is a conviction in sentencing. I'm Sam Goldberg, lead counsel for criminal defense matters at Altman and Altman in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have 25 years of experience. If you're in trouble and you need someone in your corner who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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attorney: Altman & Altman, LLP

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How does a hate crime accusation raise the stakes in an assault case?

In Massachusetts we are very concerned about hate crimes. People are extremely sensitive to those hate crimes be it the hatred based on gender, race, sexual orientation, what have you. As a result those cases are going to first of all get more publicity and second of all be treated more harshly in the courts. It's going to be tougher. Even if in a regular assault case, for example, you might be able to get it - the case dismissed or work out a plea bargain where there is no jail, well if it's a hate crime, particularly because of the public exposure a prosecutor is going to be very reluctant -- as is the judge -- to give any kind of leniency. I am Sam Goldberg, lead counsel for criminal defense matters at Altman & Altman in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have 25 years of experience. If you are in trouble and you need someone in your corner who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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attorney: Altman & Altman, LLP

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What's the #1 mistake people make after being arrested for armed assault?

The number one mistake that I see people make in assault cases, particulary assault and battery with a dangerous weapon cases, is to think that the authorities are going to see things the way they do. In other words, the defendant says "well I was justified because he said this and he said that and he got me angry and blah, blah, blah". Well the fact is, it's still a crime. But if they don't take it seriously from the beginning, they don't hire the right defense attorney to represent them seriously. And so that is the number one mistake, not taking it seriously, not hiring counsel and basically making all kinds of statements that end up hanging you down the road. I'm Sam Goldberg, Lead Counsel for criminal defense matters at Altman and Altman in Cambridge Massachusetts. I have 25 years of experience. If you're in trouble and you need someone in your corner who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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What is the Clerk Magistrate's Hearing for assault cases?

Normally, misdemeanor criminal cases in Massachusetts, are begun by the DA issuing a complaint. A clerk magistrates hearing, he's given in certain cases to determine whether or not that complain should issue. So, it actually happens before the arrangement and it is a chance to avoid the arrangement. It's to determine whether there is a probable cause to believe that the crime was committed, and committed by that defendant. I'm Sam Goldberg, the counsel for criminal defense matters, at Altman & Altman, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have 25 years of experience. If you're in trouble, and you need someone in your corner, who cares, and will fight for you, give me a call.

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attorney: Altman & Altman, LLP

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Will I go to jail for a domestic violence conviction in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, domestic violence is a category, or type of crime, it's not a statutory offense. It would however include things like assault, assault and battery, depending upon the circumstances. However, because it's domestic violence it's treated particularly seriously and with a lot more sensitivity. How much time if any you're likely to serve in a conviction for that type of case depends on the type of case, the facts, and frankly, your representation. I'm Sam Goldberg, lead counsel for criminal defense matters at Altman and Altman in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have twenty five years of experience. If you're in trouble, and you need someone in your corner who cares and who will fight for you, give me a call.

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attorney: Altman & Altman, LLP

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How long will I go to jail for a domestic violence conviction?

In Massachusetts, domestic violence is a category, or type of crime. It's not a statutory offense. It would, however, include things like assault, assault and battery; depending upon the circumstances. However, because it's domestic violence, it's treated particularly seriously, and with a lot more sensitivity. How much time, if any, you're likely to serve in a conviction for that type of case depends on the type of case, the facts, and, frankly, your representation. I'm Sam Goldberg, lead counsel for criminal defense matters at Altman & Altman, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have 25 years of experience. If you're in trouble, and you need someone in your corner who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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attorney: Altman & Altman, LLP

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What constitutes a hate crime in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, any crime can be elevated to a hate crime if the circumstances surrounding the offense merit it. In other words, if there is an assault case, or a malicious destruction of property, and it is done because of hatred based on race, gender, sexual orientation, that type of thing, it's going to be prosecuted as a hate crime. As a result, the sentence involved if there is a conviction in the case is going to be stiffer. I'm Sam Goldberg, lead counsel for criminal defense matters at Altman & Altman in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have 25 years of experience. If you're in trouble, and you need someone in your corner who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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attorney: Altman & Altman, LLP

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How long will I go to jail for a sex crime conviction?

If you are convicted of a sex crime in Massachusetts, how much time you end up serving, if any, depends on a few things. First and foremost, the circumstances of the case. Was there a weapon involved? Was it rape? Was it indecent assault and battery? How old was the victim? What is the relationship between the victim and the defendant? Those types of things. It's also going to depend upon your defense, frankly, because whatever you have brought to your defense, and played out during the case and presented to the judge, the judge is going to take all those things into account when determining sentencing. I'm Sam Goldberg, Lead Counsel for criminal defense matters at Altman & Altman in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have 25 years of experience. If you're in trouble and you need someone in your court who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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attorney: Altman & Altman, LLP

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Can I be sued for a hate crime?

You can be sued for a hate crime in Massachusetts. What I mean by this is that, if that hate crime caused another person damage, such as malicious destruction of their property or assault and battery, that type of thing. Then absolutely, the so called victim can bring a civil complaint and sue you for the damages that they sustained. The fact that it's based on a hate crime, is going to raise what they are going to look for because a hate crime is going to be an aggravating circumstance that a jury and a judge is not going to like. I'm Sam Goldberg lead council for criminal defense matters at Altman and Altman in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I've 25 years of experience. If you're in trouble, and you need someone in your corner who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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How long do restraining orders last in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, restraining orders are allowed after what's called a 209A hearing. The 209A hearing is really two tiered. First, the complainant comes by themselves, asks the judge for a temporary order - temporary restraining order - keeping the other party away because they're in fear. That's allowed for usually about a week. Then, the defense comes in and there's the second tier. If the defendant loses then, the restraining order that's allowed lasts for about a year. I'm Sam Goldberg, lead Counsel for criminal defense matters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have 25 years of experience. If you're in trouble and you need someone in your court who cares and will fight, give me a call.

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attorney: Altman & Altman, LLP

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What's the #1 mistake people make once they've been arrested?

The number one mistake that people make when they are confronted with the criminal justice system is thinking that they can handle it on their own, it's no big deal. If I just explain, with my golden tongue, what the circumstances are everybody will say, "forget it. Let's go home." That does not happen. It is critical at moment one, if not sooner, to get an experienced attorney on your side to protect you, to advise you. Too many times, people make all kinds of statements, they think they are helping themselves and they're hurting themselves. Get an attorney right away, follow what that attorney says and let the attorney do his or her job. I'm Sam Goldberg, lead counsel for criminal defense matters at Altman and Altman in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have twenty-five years of experience. If you're in trouble and you need someone in your corner who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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Should I bring a lawyer to a Clerk Magistrate hearing?

There are people who will tell you that you don't need to bring a lawyer to a clerk's hearing in Massachusetts, technically they're right, you don't have to, and in fact you don't even have to appear, but if you don't appear the complaint is most likely to going issue against you, and the chances of that complaint issuing against you are also going to be much higher. If you do not have an experienced attorney representing you at that time to prevent a complaint from issuing. I'm Sam Goldberg lead counsel for criminal defence matters at Altman & Altman in Cambridge Massachusetts. I have 25 years of experience, if you're in trouble and you need someone in your corner, who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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attorney: Altman & Altman, LLP

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What is your experience defending people accused of murder?

I've been handling homicide cases for many years, starting with being a prosecutor in New York during which time I spent a year prosecuting nothing but homicide cases. I know how the prosecutors think. I know what the judges are concerned about. I know the defenses. I know the tactics. I also know how to get that steel in your gut so that you can vigorously, no matter what accusations there are, defend your client to the best of your ability. I'm Sam Goldberg, lead counsel for criminal defense matters at Altman and Altman in Cambridge, MA. I have 25 years of experience. If you're in trouble and you need someone in your corner who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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attorney: Altman & Altman, LLP

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What are the chances of being acquitted in a murder case?

Your chances for acquittal in a murder case is going to depend on the circumstances and the strength of the prosecutions case, as well as your defense. You could have the weakest case in the world against you but if you have an attorney who doesn't know how to handle that case, you can be convicted. So the important thing, assuming you want to avoid life imprisonment, get the right attorney, an experienced attorney, who knows what they're doing to represent you, and fight. I'm Sam Goldburg the council for criminal defense matters at Altman & Altman in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have twenty five years of experience, if you're in trouble and you need someone in your corner who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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attorney: Altman & Altman, LLP

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What constitutes self-defense in a murder case?

Self-defense is an interesting defense, particularly in Massachusetts. The bottom line of self-defense is that you are only justified in defending yourself with the same type of force as that which is being used against you. So, if somebody comes at me with a stick and they’re going to hit me, if I pick up my AK-47 and blow them away, self-defense is not going to work so well. I’m Sam Goldberg, lead counsel for criminal defense matters at Altman and Altman in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I have 25 years of experience. If you’re in trouble and you need someone in your corner, who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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attorney: Altman & Altman, LLP

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What's the #1 mistake people make when arrested for domestic violence?

The number one mistake that I see people make when arrested in a domestic violence situation is not taking it seriously soon enough. It is critical to get an attorney involved who is experienced with these type of cases. Too often people figure, well the charges are going to be dropped, nobody's going to take it seriously, I just had an argument with my spouse. Don't think that way because the court doesn't think that way. Take it seriously from moment one. I'm Sam Goldberg, lead counsel for criminal defense matters at Altman & Altman in Cambridge Massachusetts. I have 25 years or experience. If you're in trouble and you need someone in your corner who cares and will fight for you, give me a call.

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attorney: Altman & Altman, LLP

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Do I need to hire an attorney for a drug crime?

A person who has been arrested for a drug crime in all candor should hire a criminal defense attorney, although public defenders are available for persons who have been arrested for drug crimes, the better part about hiring a criminal defense attorney is that you have somebody that you can call, who can walk you through the process and who can give you the individual attention that you deserve while you are going through a foreign process that can have dire consequences for your future. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Are drug crimes treated the same as other crimes in Arizona?

People who are arrested for drug crimes in Arizona have available options such as drug court, diversion program, probationary monitoring; jail is not the only available option for persons who have been arrested for drug crimes. The difference between a drug crime in Arizona and the other crimes that exist is that drug crimes in particular have opportunities that the defendant would not have in other crimes. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm, we serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Are different drugs punished more harshly in Arizona?

Possession of different drugs are treated differently in the state of Arizona. In fact, possession of methamphetamine is the only drug in which a person of a first offense for possession of methamphetamine may in fact, be sentenced to jail. The other possessions such as possession of cocaine, possession of ecstasy, possession of marijuana, those offenses you will not be punished more severely, you are not eligible for jail. My name is Mike Baker of the The Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as: drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Can assets be seized in a drug crime in Arizona?

In Arizona, if you've been arrested for a drug crime, for any other type of drug crime rather than just simple possession, there is a very good chance that your assets will be seized; including your automobile, your cash assets or any other tangible assets that are worth any high monetary value. It is imperative upon you to hire a criminal defense attorney who is experienced in asset forfeiture and getting those materials back, because if you do not do it withing a timely manner, you will not see those materials again. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters, such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Are there non jail alternative programs for drug crimes in Arizona?

In Arizona, drug crimes often will have an opportunity to be treated outside of the jail system. In fact, all crimes that involve first-time possession of drugs in Arizona will be eligible either for a drug court program, they will be eligible for a diversion program or at the very worst a supervisory probation program that will allow that person to prove themselves outside in the community so that they do not have the stigma of being a felon in this country. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Will I go to jail for a first time pot arrest in Arizona?

In Arizona, you will not go to jail for the first time possession of marijuana. However, if you have several offenses in the past, you may very well, indeed, be heading to jail. In Arizona, there is a proposition that says anyone in possession of marijuana as a first offense will not be eligible to be sentenced to jail. And so it is fortunate in the sense that you will not go to jail. However, there are significant penalties are associated with possession and marijuana, possession of marijuana, in this state, as opposed to many of the other states. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters, such as drug possession, domestic violence, and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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What if I was caught with drugs at the Yuma border crossing in Arizona?

In Arizona there is a crossing at the Yuma border. At that crossing Yuma border guards arrest at least 300 persons per month for possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, or any other substances. There is a K-9 dog that, uh, monitors the boarder when you cross into the Yuma sector. If you have been picked up for this type of charge at the Yuma sector, please give my office a call immediately as my office has handled hundreds of these cases from Yuma, and would be able to assist you through this process. My name is Mike Baker with The Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Who are your typical drug offense clients in Arizona?

In Arizona, our typical clients are young men and women between the ages of 18 and 35 who have run afoul by getting into drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, these persons become addicted to the substance, and then they get caught up in a criminal justice system that is designed not to give them much opportunity. What our office likes to do is give these young men and women a chance, a process to go through a diversion program or through a probationary program, so that they can move forward with their life. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence, and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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How long do orders of protection last in Arizona?

In Arizona orders of protection last a minimum of one year after the date that the defendant was served with the order or protection. The only way to remove an order of protection is by requesting a hearing and going through with the evidentiary hearing to determine whether or not the court will affirm the order of protection or have the order of protection dismissed. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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Is Domestic Violence common in Arizona?

Domestic violence, unfortunately, is very common in the state of Arizona. Oftentimes, what accompanies domestic violence situations is alcohol abuse or other drug abuse. Unfortunately, domestic violence can lead to death, can lead to extreme violence, can lead to aggression and can oftentimes break up entire families. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Can I modify my release locations in Arizona?

"One of the common questions I receive as an attorney in Arizona handling domestic violence situations, is the question as to whether or not the defendant will always be prevented from going back to the same place where the domestic violence offense originally occurred. Fortunately for defendants and for families, it is often very possible to go to court and modify the release conditions of the defendant so that they are in fact able to go back home and work in a productive family environment. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault."

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Does it cost money to file an order of protection in Arizona?

Fortunately, orders of protection, in the state of Arizona, are free of charge. There is no filing fee nor is there a filing fee in order to challenge an order of protection. The state legislature believes it is important enough that people do not have to pay filing fees in order to protect themselves against defendants perhaps who are violent or extremely unsafe. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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What is an attorneys role in an order of protection in Arizona?

Luckily, the role that an attorney plays involving a restraining order or an order of protection, is that an attorney will immediately file a notice of appearance, will immediately request a hearing, and attempt to have that order of protection either removed for the defendant, or affirmed for the plaintiff, depending on who the client is for our firm. My name is Mike Baker of The Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters, such as drug possession, domestic violence, and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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What is an order of protection in Arizona?

In Arizona an order of protection is the ability of one person as a plaintiff to prevent the defendant, another person, in which there is a familial relationship or a residential relationship. This order of protection will prevent the defendant from contacting the plaintiff either electronically, telephonically, in writing or in person. Essentially it is a restraining order, but in Arizona it is called an order of protection. My name is Mike Baker of The Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the State of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Are there happy endings in Domestic Violence cases in Arizona?

Fortunately in Arizona, many jurisdictions for first time domestic violence situations will offer a diversion program for offenders, which would include many, many weeks of education for domestic violence offenders, including anger management, alcohol education, etc. It is very important, however, to understand that these matters will not sound the death knell for families. They can often be worked through and often times the charges will be dismissed. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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What if I'm not a resident of Arizona?

Fortunately, the state of Arizona treats out of state residents pretty much the same way that they would treat in-state residents. In fact, in Maricopa County if you were offered a diversion program, it is regardless of whether you live in an alternate state or in this state, you are still eligible for the diversion program. You will simply have to find an adequate provider in your state or your home state to provide those services, and once you complete that program, all record of this charge or the charge that you are facing will in fact be dismissed just as if you were in the state. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Can I be arrested for drug paraphernalia but no drugs in Arizona?

In Arizona, you can be arrested for having drug paraphernalia, even if you don't have the actual substance. What the police and what the state will intend to prove is that there is some amount of residue of the actual substance on the drug paraphernalia, that can be included on a pipe, that can be as little as a very small amount of marijuana in a marijuana cigarette. The state will charge a drug paraphernalia charge as a class six felony or a class one misdemeanor, both of which could carry anywhere of a sentence from six months in jail to a year in prison. Arizona takes these crimes very seriously. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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What are the most common types of drug crimes in Arizona?

The most common types of drug crimes are certainly possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia related to marijuana possession such as a pipe, paper, a baggie. In Arizona, paraphernalia can include the bag that contains the marijuana just as it would be a pipe or anything else. Other common types of drug crimes include possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, possession of heroine and, in some cases, possession of extasy. What we've most commonly seen recently, is an increase in possession of pharmaceutical drugs or prescription fraud. My name is Mike Baker of The Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in Criminal Law matters, such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Will pleading guilty help me avoid jail time for drug crimes in Arizona?

Every case is different and pleading guilty or going to trial or entering into a diversion program are all decisions that should be made with the advice and council of your attorney, but only after reviewing all of the evidence in the case. At the initial stages of a case it is often times too early determine what decision should be made to dispose of the case. However, avoiding jail time is often one of the most important facets of a criminal defense case and often times pleading guilty will in fact prevent any opportunity for the state to sentence you to jail. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in crinimal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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Who should seek an order of protection in Arizona?

Undoubtedly in Arizona, a person who feels threatened by physical harm or genuinely harassed by either an ex-spouse or by an ex-boyfriend or girlfriend, should seek an order of protection. Because if that defendant or that person is harassing your or tries to contact you in any way outside of the scope of the order of protection, they can be arrested for interference of judicial proceedings and face up to six months in jail for contacting you. It is very important for a person who feels that their life, that their freedom, or that their happiness is in danger by another individual seek and obtain an order of protection. My name is Mike Baker of The Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the State of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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How do I get an order of protection in Arizona?

In Arizona, the process for obtaining an order of protection is quite simple. The person needs to go to the courthouse, ask the appropriate clerk or staff about how to fill up the paperwork. They will then fill out the paperwork, go before a judge, and the judge will evaluate, expartate which means individually without another person present the merits of the allegations against the defendant. If the judge or the commissioner feels that the order of protection is appropriate, they will grant the order of protection. And by rule of thumb, they will grant the order of protection more often than they will deny it. My name is Mike Baker of The Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the State of Arizona in Criminal Law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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Do orders of protection work in Arizona?

Orders of protection are very effective in Arizona. The police, and all of the sheriff's departments have databases that keep people who have orders of protection on an online database. This database can be accessed by any police agency. If a defendant breaks that order of protection, they will be arrested, and they will be booked. They will be taken down to a jail, and they will be charged with interference with judicial proceedings. If a person feels genuine and sincere danger or harassment from another individual, an order of protection is a very effective means at protecting one's self. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence, and assault.

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What happens when police come to your house on a domestic violence call in Arizona?

If a couple, or if a family, gets involved in a domestic violence dispute and the police are called, often times a chain of events occurs that is outside of the control of the individuals who called the police. There are many cases in which partners, spouses, etc. do not want the police to take someone to jail. But once the police have come, once the police have investigated the issue, oftentimes someone will go to jail. And by going to jail, and being charged, there are very serious consequences that need to be discussed immediately upon that happening with the client. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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Can kids be placed on orders of protection in Arizona?

The most common misperception of an order of protection is that children cannot be placed on an order of protection. Fortunately, or unfortunately depending on the party, children can be placed on an order of protection and a parent can be wholly prohibited from contacting those children as a result of the current order of protection placed against them. Therefore if a child is placed on an order of protection, it is imperative for that person to contact a lawyer, contact my office, so that we can assist you in getting that child off of an order or protection that often times is unfortunately used as a vindictive means by one parent to prevent access to other child. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in crinimal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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What is the role of an attorney in a Domestic Violence case in Arizona?

In Arizona, handling a domestic violence matter is often tricky and fraught with various different persons who have interest in the proceeding. A victim might want to be protected but also might want to get back together with a defendant. The defendant might be prevented by terms of their release conditions from even going back to the home where a married couple had been for many, many years. Therefore the role of a defense attorney is two-fold. Its one to handle the actual criminal matter but on the other hand it to act in some sense as a counselor navigating through a process that is unfamiliar. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in crinimal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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Is it possible to create an agreement to avoid an order of protection in Arizona?

Fortunately in Arizona many courts will allow parties and counsel at an evidentiary hearing on an order of protection, to speak frankly and candidly before the order of protection hearing, to determine whether or not the parties are able to settle their differences outside of court. Luckily, my office has been party, or is counsel to many parties, working out these differences and becoming people who do not have a record of an order of protection. I feel great gratification when I can bring, or our office can assist, in bringing two people of very divergent opinions together to agree not to contact one another, but do it outside of the framework of a court order. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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