James Glover
Pinal County Attorney's Office
Florence, Arizona • Serving Pinal County
About James Glover
A native of Louisiana, Jim Glover retired from the United States Army in 2014 following 20 years of service on active duty. Glover’s strong belief in service to his community and the individual rights and protections establish in the American Constitution led him to the decision to earn a Juris Doctorate from Barry University School of Law and begin a career as an attorney. Jim is an experienced criminal defense attorney and former criminal prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.
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Education
- Law School: Barry U
Common questions about Criminal Defense in Arizona
Answered by Arizona Attorney Search Network
What is the statute of limitations for crimes in Arizona?
Limitations periods are set by ARS § 13-107. There is no statute of limitations for Class 1 felonies (including murder). Most other felonies have a 7-year limit; misdemeanors have a 1-year limit. The clock is tolled (paused) during periods when the defendant is absent from Arizona or when their identity is unknown.
What is a plea bargain and how common is it in Arizona?
A plea bargain is a negotiated agreement between the prosecutor and defendant for a reduced charge, reduced sentence, or both, in exchange for a guilty or no-contest plea. Roughly 90-95% of Arizona criminal cases resolve by plea rather than trial. The judge must accept the plea (Rule 17, Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure) and confirm that it is knowing, intelligent, and voluntary.
Can I represent myself in criminal court in Arizona?
Yes, under both the U.S. and Arizona constitutions you have the right to represent yourself (Faretta v. California, 1975), but the court must ensure your waiver of counsel is knowing, intelligent, and voluntary. For anything beyond minor traffic infractions, self-representation is strongly discouraged. If you cannot afford an attorney, ARS § 13-4013 entitles you to court-appointed counsel for any case carrying potential incarceration.
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Pinal County Attorney's Office
PO BOX 887
Florence, AZ 85132
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