Having an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side – one who understands the system knows the (written and unwritten) rules and speaks the language of the prosecutor – will help to level the playing field and help protect your rights.
Everyone has the right to remain silent in the face of questioning by law enforcement. You may not know, however, that you have to affirmatively assert this right, or risk losing (or “waiving”) it. You must speak up and make known your choice to remain silent.
I. WHAT IS BAIL? “Bail” is the legal term for the conditions upon which a person charged with a crime (a “defendant”) will be released from custody, pending trial or other resolution of the charges. In general, two types of bail are available: (1) release on bond; and (2) release on conditions.R...
If you or a loved one is charged with a crime you understand that there is a lot at stake. Getting an experienced criminal defense lawyer to help you with your case can impact the outcome in your case. Here are 5 reasons you need a criminal defense lawyer. 1. It's Not A Fair Fight The “criminal...
Founding Northern Arizona criminal attorney and president Shawn Hamp has been recognized as AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell®. The prestigious honor is awarded to only 10% of all practicing lawyers in the country.
Arizona DUI laws are stricter than many states, allowing for more arrests and harsher penalties if you are convicted. These laws are in place to prevent alcohol-impaired drivers from getting behind the wheel and putting the lives of everyone on the road in danger. While driving under the influ...
The Law Offices of Shawn B. Hamp is now helping people when it comes to expungement or setting aside a conviction in Northern Arizona. Many people will find this beneficial in many different cases.
With COVID-19 (coronavirus) spreading globally, including a rising number of known cases in Arizona, some of our clients are wondering whether Coronavirus might affect their criminal cases. Here’s some general information that could be helpful, and as always, speak with your attorney if you have questions about your specific circumstances.
The Kingman Police Department has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The funds will be used to pay for officer’s time and employee-related costs for enhanced targeted efforts of DUI and impaired driving enforcement throughout the City of Kingman from October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2020.
Law Offices of Shawn B Hamp attorneys earn Field Sobriety Tests Certification at NCDD training in Chicago. (Chicago IL) The attorneys at the Law Offices of Shawn B Hamp were awarded advanced Field Sobriety Test certification training by the National College of DUI Defense. The training program...
The state of Arizona is known for its vague laws and blurred statutes, often resulting in a person receiving a charge they had not anticipated. The legal experts at the Law Offices of Shawn B. Hamp, find it essential to educate the citizens of Arizona on these potentially confusing laws to keep the number of victims as low as possible.
Mohave County Felony Case Management Mohave County has recently implemented a Case Management Plan with the intent of improving the efficiency of felony cases heard in the Mohave County Superior Court. By increasing efficiency, the new plan will further protect a defendant's right to a quick r...
Accomplished Attorney Matthew Springer Brings Valuable Experience to Hamp Law Team It is with great excitement that the Law Offices of Shawn B. Hamp welcomes Matthew Springer as the newest attorney to our team. With years of experience fighting for his client's rights, Matthew will now be taki...
Good paying jobs in Arizona can be hard to find, but having a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction on your record can limit your employment opportunities even more. Generally, DUI convictions hurt those people in-between jobs, rather than those who are firmly entrenched in their careers. ...
Being accused of child molestation, a sex crime, in northern Arizona can have lifelong consequences even if you are not guilty of the crime. Arizona law lists Molestation of a Child as one of the Dangerous Crimes Against Children. It is a Class 2 felony, which carries a presumptive prison sentenc...
For young people on their own in college and experiencing life without the limits of a home environment, understanding what is permissible and what's not comes down to perception a lot of times. College brings a lot of new experiences to young students, and that includes sex. Where the line is dr...
In May 2018, a Paradise Valley, Arizona, woman was arrested for stalking after sending 65,000 text messages over several months to a man she met online. These text messages were threatening in nature, with some indicating that she would seriously injure or kill the man. The woman was arrested aft...
In the two weeks following the Parkland school shootings in Florida in February 2018, Arizona schools received 17 separate threats from both juveniles and adults. More recently, on Monday, October 21, 2018, Benson Unified School District in Benson, Arizona, canceled classes after someone made a t...
A driver under the influence of alcohol went airborne while driving his vehicle, landing on multiple vehicles parked at a car dealership in Surprise, Arizona. On June 11, 2018, 21-year-old Zachary David Washington ran a stop sign at Bell Road and 115th Avenue. Washington then struck the median, w...
Mohave County Jail Information You Should Know Anyone Arrested for a Misdemeanor or Felony Crime in Mohave County will be Booked at the Mohave County Jail. The Mohave County Jail serves the outlining areas in the County and the cities of Kingman, Lake Havasu, and Bullhead City, Arizona. The ja...
The holidays are a fun time. A time when family and friends get back together to celebrate, and maybe party. When alcohol is present at the party, the risk for a DUI charge on the way home is high. Holiday time usually equals a high law enforcement presence on Arizona roads. Arizona has incredib...
The craft beer industry has seen an incredible boom over the last few years thanks to the ever-changing tastes of the American beer consumer. Along with that boom in craft beer sales has come a corresponding increase in the average alcohol content of the beer itself. Higher alcohol content has be...
Scholarship Opportunity Available for Criminal Justice and Paralegal Students The Law Offices of Shawn B. Hamp have continued to display their support for the local community by donating $2,400 to fund scholarships for students at Mohave Community College. These scholarships were designed to ass...
Steve Keim, general manager of the Arizona Cardinals, was arrested for extreme DUI on July 4, 2018. He didn't even try to fight it. Rather, he pled guilty to the offense of extreme DUI on July 17, 2018. Now, not only will he face the potential penalties associated with his guilty plea, the Arizon...
An Arizona mother was charged with Extreme DUI on June 1, 2018, after DUI test results indicated she was five times over the legal limit while driving. At about 2:30 p.m. on January 15, 2018, Tempe police were called to the parking lot of a business by Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. A secur...
If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, you may be feeling frightened, anxious, and uncertain of what your future holds. The competent and experienced attorneys at the Law Offices of Shawn B. Hamp can help you during this difficult time. We are dedicated to fighting for the rights of our clients and providing excellent legal representation to those who have been accused of a crime. Contact our firm today to discuss your case.
