Can the Victim Drop Domestic Violence Charges in Arizona? (Short Answer: No)
This Is the Most Common Question We Get “Can they just drop the charges?” Short answer: No. Longer answer: it’s not up to them. Who Actually Controls the Case? Once police are involved, the case belongs to the State of Arizona. That means: The prosecutor decides whether to file charges The prosecutor decides whether to…
Read MoreOrder of Protection in Arizona: What It Means and What You Can (and Cannot) Do
What Is an Order of Protection? An Order of Protection (OOP) is one of the most immediate and disruptive consequences of a domestic violence case in Arizona. It’s a court order that can be issued quickly—often without you present—and takes effect as soon as you’re served. What an Order of Protection Can Do Depending on…
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The Taylor Frankie Paul Case Is Everywhere—Here’s Why It Matters If you’ve been on TikTok or following the news lately, you’ve probably seen the headlines about Taylor Frankie Paul. What started as a personal relationship dispute quickly turned into serious criminal charges, public scrutiny, and life-changing consequences. And that’s the part most people don’t realize:…
Read MoreICE’d Out
By now you’ve likely heard multiple stories from multiple states as the Trump Administration bulks up ICE raids in an effort to remove immigrants who have entered the country illegally. This week, ICE in Minnesota used a 5-year-old child as bait to capture his father in the midst of growing protests after a masked ICE…
Read MoreJames Palestini on Networking Arizona with Carol Blonder
James Palestini Featured on Networking Arizona with Carol Blonder Palestini Law was recently featured on Networking Arizona, an interview-style show hosted by Carol Blonder that helps local businesses and professionals share what they do with the Arizona community. If you’d like to get to know James a little better and hear him discuss helpful legal…
Read MoreArizona Protest Laws: What You Can and Can’t Do
If you haven’t already heard, the memorial service for Charlie Kirk will take place this Sunday in Glendale, Arizona, at State Farm Stadium. The event is already expected to fill the stadium and preparations for overflow seating at the nextdoor Desert Diamond Arena are underway. The event is expected to draw thousands of Charlie Kirk…
Read MoreFree Speech Rights in Arizona
In the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting, there’s been the expected uptick in online traffic as everyone weighs in with their opinion. However, there’s been a surge this time around of revenge rhetoric: people see a take they don’t agree with and threaten to contact employers, family members, etc. of those speaking against them.…
Read MoreYou Are Not the Father – Paternity Law in Arizona
If you’re like me, you had perfect attendance all through grade school and high school and you’re a high-functioning and infinitely productive member of society. Just kidding, I loved a sick day. Nothing was better than lying in bed all day and watching the glorious trash television combination of Jerry Springer and Maury, and nothing…
Read MoreYour Second Chance Starts Here: Arizona’s Certificate of Second Chance Explained
It’s a cliche as old as time: what would you do if you had a second chance? What would you do differently, or what would you not do at all? The possibilities are likely endless, but what if you could get a second chance, legally-speaking? We’ve talked about sealing your record and set-asides before, but…
Read MoreSealing A Record
As we close out 2024 and everyone starts posting their resolutions and their “new year, new me” mantras, you might find yourself struggling to make your own list of things to work on. While some goals seem easy, it can be even easier to get lost in making a list that only serves to get…
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