About Raven Attwood
I work as an in-house staff attorney with the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch. My primary duties are to assist Navajo Nation District and Family Court Judges with legal research and to represent my assigned Judicial District in any litigation or administrative action against it, to advise my assigned district on administrative law matters, and to conduct and coordinate special projects as directed by supervising judges.
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Education
- Law School: Arizona State
Common questions about Criminal Defense in Arizona
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What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony in Arizona?
Arizona criminal offenses are classified by severity under Title 13 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Misdemeanors fall into Classes 1-3 (maximum 6 months in jail and $2,500 fine for a Class 1 misdemeanor under ARS § 13-707). Felonies fall into Classes 1-6, with Class 1 (homicide) the most serious and Class 6 the least; felony convictions carry prison exposure and the potential loss of civil rights including firearms ownership.
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.
Do I have to talk to police if I'm arrested in Arizona?
No. The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article 2 § 10 of the Arizona Constitution protect your right to remain silent. Once you have invoked the right (clearly state 'I am invoking my right to remain silent and want a lawyer'), questioning must stop until counsel is present. You must still provide identifying information when lawfully arrested, but you are not required to discuss the alleged offense.
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Navajo Nation Judicial Branch
HC 63 BOX 787
Winslow, AZ 86047
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