Azami Law Blog

What to consider when trying to find the best criminal defense lawyer? There are so many things to consider when finding the best good criminal defense attorney, but in my opinion, and in the opinion of many other attorneys, the very best attorneys are the ones who care the most. It’s as simple as that.…

Common Sense I’m not trying to help you commit a crime. The following info is How to avoid an arrest and police attention for whatever reason you may have. I’ve noticed that a lot of silly mistakes have caused many of my clients to face some major problems due to a minor indiscretion. Think of…

How does bail work, When someone is arrested, they are immediately taken to jail. But courts don’t work 24/7 so the defendant (person arrested) has to wait until the next day the court is open to be arraigned–that’s when the defendant pleads “not guilty” or “guilty.” It’s advisable to have the right attorney before your…

A conviction for a VC 23152 or 23153 (DUI), can have immigration consequences, depending on the individual’s status. The conviction can be a damaging factor in discretionary decisions, including whether the person will be released from immigration detention on bond, or found to be of good moral character. It usually is a bar to Deferred…

The police can enter your house under certain circumstance; exigency (legal emergency), chasing a fleeing felon/suspect, upon your permission or with a search warrant. The most important part which really matters and you have the most control is when they have no search warrant and it’s not an emergency. I’ll cover that part first and…

Remember, you have a right to remain silent and to ask for an attorney whenever you are being interrogated by law enforcement. If the police or ICE come to your residence, you don’t have to give ANY information nor do you have to let them in without a search warrant. DO NOT speak to anyone…

Can working with, selling or using marijuana affect my immigration status? Immigrants and marijuana does not mix if you are not a US citizen. That’s why I routinely practice “immigrant criminal law.” Immigrants must be extra careful not to use marijuana in even states where it’s legal to use it. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…

Yes, of course! It’s not a lie when you plead “not guilty” during an arraignment. An arraignment is usually the first hearing in court in front of a judge where a defendant makes a plea of “not guilty” or “guilty.” In fact, if it makes you feel better, change the words “not guilty” to mean,…

THE PURPOSE OF ARRAIGNMENT Your first court date will begin with the judge telling you what charges have been filed against you. These charges will sometimes be the same as what you were initially ticketed or arrested for. In other cases, the charges will have changed. This is because the prosecutor in your case may…

Most people wonder if Public Defenders are any good or whether they’re even a lawyer. Public defenders are not only real attorneys, but they are often some of the best. Public Defenders went to real law schools, usually the very best schools, and passed the same bar exam as the rest of us attorneys. They…