What happens when a Judgement is set aside?
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What happens when a Judgement is set aside?
If the judgment is set aside, you and the creditor are put back in the position you were both in immediately before the judgment. This means if you have an argument or ‘defence’ against the judgment which you didn’t get a chance to raise when the claim was first issued, you have a second chance to do this.
Does Arizona expunge felonies?
Arizona does not have an expungement law, but you may be able to have a felony or misdemeanor conviction set aside. A set aside won’t remove the charge or conviction from your criminal record. However, anyone who checks your criminal record—for example, a potential employer—will also see the set aside order.
How long does a felony stay on your record in Arizona?
If you’ve been convicted of an Arizona crime, it can stay on your record until you are 99 years old. Fortunately, Arizona law provides you an opportunity to clean up your record under certain conditions.
How do I get my felony expunged in Arizona?
In Arizona, the closest process to expungement is ARS 13-905, which deals with setting aside a conviction. Under ARS 13-905, except for certain disqualified convictions, after you have completed your sentence, then you may file an application with a judge to have your conviction set aside.
What rights do felons lose in Arizona?
What rights are lost when a person is convicted of a felony? The person loses the right to vote, the right to hold public office of trust or profit, the right to serve as a juror and right to possess a gun.
How does a felon get his civil rights restored?
Loss & restoration of civil/firearms rights A person convicted of a felony loses the rights to vote, to run for state office, and to sit on a jury. After a first felony conviction, these rights are restored automatically upon completion of sentence if all restitution has been paid.
How can a drug charge be dismissed?
There are a number of legal defenses your attorney can present to fight a felony drug crime charge including illegal search and seizure. If the police obtained the drugs from your person or property without following proper procedures, that evidence can be thrown out and the charges, dismissed.
What is the mandatory minimum sentence for drug trafficking?
Mandatory Minimums for Drug Crimes
Substance | Minimum | Maximum |
---|---|---|
Trafficking 841(b)(1)(B)/960(b)(2) substances (e.g., 100 grams or more of heroin) | 5 years | 40 years |
if death or serious injury results | 20 years | life |
repeat offender | 10 years | life |
repeat offender if death or serious injury results | life | life |