criminal procedure

The Discovery Phase in Arizona Criminal Cases During criminal case proceedings, the defendant and the prosecution must exchange any evidence that they have to support their case. This exchange of evidence is called discovery. Both sides have to give a list of any evidence, including witnesses, information regarding their expert witnesses, a list of tangible […]

What Happens after a Failure to Appear in Court in Arizona If you’re charged with a criminal offense in Arizona, you will have certain obligations. Appearing in court is one of them. Let’s imagine a theoretical scenario in which you miss your court appointment for whatever reason (you’re sick, you have family issues to attend […]

What is a Preliminary Hearing in a Criminal Case in Arizona? Many criminal cases in Arizona go through a preliminary hearing before the trial itself takes place. What exactly is a preliminary hearing, what happens during it and can you prepare adequately? Here are some of the most important facts about this part of the […]