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What are Domestic Violence Cases?

In Arizona, “domestic violence (DV)” isn’t a crime, instead it is a classification (or label) for a few different types of actions that are themselves statutorily prohibited. For instance, common domestic violence crimes are assault, trespassing, criminal damage, disorderly conduct, which is also known as disturbing the peace. See A.R.S. 13-1203; A.R.S. 13-1602; A.R.S. 13-1503; …

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Why should I hire a lawyer for a Judgment to Set Aside?

The simple answer:  A good criminal defense lawyer works with Judges, Courts and Prosecutors every day and will be more persuasive and effective than most defendants’ pre-printed form filings. Just what is a motion to set aside judgment?  Motions to set aside a judgment of guilt, require that the Defendant, either personally or through  a lawyer, ask …

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