Legal Question in Criminal Law in Arizona
When being sentenced for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges, does the Judge HAVE to make the sentences run consecutively due to separate victims or is it up to the Judge to decide whether the sentences will run concurrently or consecutively?
Asked on 1/29/12, 11:10 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Carrie Spiller
Law Office of Carrie M Spiller, PLLC
Each case and each sentence turns on the facts of the case. There are some charges and even some circumstances within those charges in AZ that require consecutive sentencing. Therefore, you should consult an experienced criminal defense attorney to further discuss those facts and circumstances.
Answered on 2/04/12, 6:43 pm
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