Specialty Courts in Tucson
Pima County has several legal systems within it-and even more within each system. Sounds complicated? It can be. Each town or municipality has its own court system to handle misdemeanor offenses. The Town of Oro Valley and Marana Municipal Court for example each have…
What Is the Difference Between Probation and Parole?
Probation and parole may seem similar, but they’re actually very different terms. Their variances can have major impacts on your legal case, as well as your professional and personal life. Read up on the differences between probation and parole, and how Janet Altschuler can…
Get the Facts About Search Warrants
Search warrants are required for any member of law enforcement to search through your home, place of business, or similar private property. Get the facts about search warrants, including what they are and how they’re obtained before you consent to a police search. What…
What Happens If You Violate Probation?
If you have been sentenced to a period of probation, courts in the state of Arizona expect you to follow all the accompanying terms of your sentence. A probation violation will require further legal action, during which you will want to have the expertise…
How Drug Convictions Can Impact Student Loan Eligibility
A drug conviction can impact your professional and personal life. It can also affect your ability to be eligible for student loans, which could jeopardize your education and your future career. You will need an experienced attorney like Janet Altschuler to successfully defend you…
What to Know About Arizona’s New Law on Sealing Criminal Convictions
If you have been convicted of a crime, you may be worried about the data appearing on your public records. Historically in the state of Arizona, most conviction records could not be sealed and were accessible to the public. However, the court has passed…