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Arrest For Misdemeanor In Maricopa
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Most class 2 misdemeanors crimes don't have any mandatory minimum sentence. This means it will be up to the judge to decide the punishment anywhere in the sentencing range, up to the maximum punishment allowed by law. In addition to legal punishments, there may be other consequences for a misdemeanor conviction.
While you cannot go to prison, jail can be imposed. Arizona misdemeanors can result in anywhere from no penalty to 6 months jail and 3 years of probation.
Created and operated independently by cities and towns, these are courts of limited jurisdiction that hear misdemeanors, local ordinance violations, and sometimes civil claims involving small amounts.
The Mission of the Clerk of the Superior Court is to provide progressive and efficient court-related records management and financial services for the justice system, legal community, and public so they have fair and timely access to accurate court records and services.
The Superior Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction for the State of Arizona and the judges hear cases which involve felony prosecutions, civil cases over $10,000, probate matters, marriage dissolutions and annulments, real property title and possession matters.
The Justices of the Peace conduct initial appearances and preliminary hearings on felonies. All justice courts hear every type of crime that is a misdemeanor under state law, including: Assault and Battery. DUI (Including Extreme DUI)
Municipal or City courts hear misdemeanor cases such as DUI (Driving under the influence of alcohol); hit-and-run and reckless driving as long as no injuries were involved. Municipal or City Courts also hear petty offense crimes which are less severe offenses than Misdemeanor Charges, committed in that Arizona town.
Not Guilty Plea This is the most common initial plea, and your criminal defense attorney will likely enter a not-guilty plea at your arraignment to begin the process.
Yes, you can absolutely go to jail at an arraignment in California. An arraignment is the first court appearance after an arrest.
A Supervening Indictment means someone has been formally charged with a felony after a Grand Jury determines there is probable cause to believe a suspect committed a crime. It also means the defendant will not have the benefit of a preliminary hearing.