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July 22, 2026 | Defense Strategies
A motion to vacate is a request asking a court to throw out a judgment and/or conviction of guilt, or sentence. In an Arizona criminal case, this type of motion may be used after judgment when a defendant believes there is a serious legal problem with the conviction or sentence. A motion to vacate is… read more
Read MoreJuly 21, 2026 | Criminal Defense
If a criminal case is dismissed, it may be reopened or refiled in some situations. The answer depends on whether the dismissal was “with prejudice” or “without prejudice,” whether the statute of limitations has expired, and whether the prosecutor has a legal basis to bring the charges again. A dismissal can feel like the end… read more
Read MoreJuly 2, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Sometimes, a criminal conviction results from a mistake at the trial court level. If this happens, a criminal appeal is a process you can use to seek to correct that error. Examples of the remedies you can seek through a criminal appeal include an acquittal of the charge against you, a new trial, or a… read more
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