When it comes to Extraditions to the US, find your best Defense.

Tucson Extradition Attorney

If you or someone you care about is facing extradition, an experienced Tucson extradition lawyer should be your first call. Extradition is the term that involves returning a criminal suspect from the area where they are to the area where they are being accused of a crime. Extradition can be from one country to another, one state to another, and even one county to another.

The most challenging of these processes occurs when a government is looking to extradite someone from the United States to the country where a crime occurred. For anyone facing extradition from Mexico or another country, you need experienced and compassionate attorneys who are familiar with every aspect of these types of cases.

How Do You Fight Extradition in Arizona?

Facing issues such as international drug trafficking, border crimes, or other international legal issues can be both stressful and complex. You don’t have to face such charges on your own. Let the legal team of Ralls & Willie, P.C. fight for you.

Whatever the nature of the crime you are accused of, there are two specific ways for a criminal lawyer to fight extradition under Arizona law and challenge the extradition warrant:

Present a defense that challenges the identity of the individual to be extradited.
File a writ of habeas corpus to challenge the court’s legality of the detention.

The state of Arizona will then review the paperwork and criminal charges related to the crimes filed. Keep in mind that only the prosecuting authorities of a country can request extradition. This usually happens after this governing body charges the individual. After these charges are filed, the court will issue an arrest warrant.

If the person is wanted in the U.S., then the Office of International Affairs will then work with prosecutors to request extradition.

Why do you need attorneys who fully understand the process of Extradition to the US?

Extradition to the United States is a highly complex legal matter. You’ll want to feel confident that your defense attorneys understand both Mexican and United States legal systems. You also want to feel confident that they’ll help you understand your rights should you be fighting an accusation in the US.

If you live in Mexico and the United States has charged you with a crime, they can petition the Mexican government to arrest and extradite you. The process of extradition to the US can be long and confusing because of how differently the two legal systems operate.

When the U.S. government chooses to ask for the extradition of a foreign person, it is typically for serious charges that stem from complicated, years-long investigations. Ralls & Wille has a long track record of representing clients, primarily from Mexico, in their fight to be extradited from their country to face major federal criminal charges in the United States.

How Long Can Arizona Hold You for Extradition?

Regardless of the place that is seeking to extradite someone, the state of Arizona has a requirement stipulating that an officer of the law must physically pick up the defendant. If this is not accomplished within 30 days (which is the maximum time allowed), the state will release the defendant.

As such, whether you are fighting extradition out of the state of Arizona or attempting not to be extradited back, you need a skilled Tucson extradition lawyer or warrant attorney.

At the very least, obtaining a skilled extradition lawyer in Tucson, AZ can ensure that the defendant’s rights are respected and that they are treated fairly throughout the extradition process. Additionally, a warrant attorney may, in some cases regarding minor offenses, petition the out-of-state court where the arrest warrant was served to consider releasing the defendant on bond, with the provision that the accused travel back to Arizona (where the warrant was issued) to turn themselves in.

Does Arizona Extradite Bench Warrants??

State law dictates that the governor must extradite anyone charged with treason, a felony, or another crime in which the defendant is trying to evade justice. The state where the crime happened may issue a bench warrant.

For extradition between states, the process is as follows: the presiding judge will order a bench warrant for the defendant’s arrest. If a defendant has an outstanding Arizona felony warrant and was arrested outside of Arizona, the state may seek the defendant’s extradition back to Arizona. The right attorney can help manage the process in the state where the defendant will be extradited to.

3 Reasons to Consider Retaining Ralls & Wille

When you work with our team, you can immediately see how our law firm stands apart. While there are many reasons to leverage our skills for your situation, there are three primary reasons to consider retaining Stephen G. Ralls and Grant Wille if you’re awaiting extradition to the U.S. from Mexico:

Our Tucson law office works with prominent Mexican lawyers who are well-versed in extradition. We do that to boost the legal tools available to fight against your extradition to the United States. Our collaborative goal is to prevent the extradition. That way you can remain with your family, in your country of origin, without being forced to go to the United States to face major federal charges.
Knowing these cases are complex, we don’t wait to find out whether or not you will be extradited before we begin our defense work. While you’re in custody in your home country, battling against extradition to the US, we begin to research and analyze the US government’s allegations. Our goal is to make full use of this time to prepare a strong defense for you, should the extradition to the US happen.
The extradition process can go on for a long time. Ralls & Wille attorneys like to visit you in your country of origin to help educate you about the US criminal justice system. Because the two country’s criminal justice systems are so different, it’s important that you fully understand your rights in the US if the extradition goes through.

While you’re awaiting extradition to the United States, it’s particularly important to understand this difference in the two country’s legal systems:

In Mexico, if you’re accused of a crime, a judge alone will hear your arguments as to why you are innocent during your final trial.

In the United States, a group of people from the community (a jury) will judge you. You’ll want to convince the jury, not the judge, of your innocence.

Because of this significant difference in how the systems work, there are many smaller differences of which a defendant from Mexico may not be aware. Our defense lawyers, experienced in working with Mexican defendants, quickly and thoroughly educate you on your rights under the United States legal system.

Find Experienced Tucson Extradition Lawyers

At Ralls &Willie, P.C., our aim is to provide aggressive defense for you, regardless of your situation. We can determine the most optimal defense for your situation and ensure open communication at every phase of the process. From border crimes to issues involving extradition, we believe that each case should be treated as the unique situation it is. No one’s situation is the same, and we bring our experience and skills to ensure that the defense we provide protects you.

Ralls & Wille criminal defense attorneys work to ensure that every client’s rights are protected, and every possible avenue of defense is explored and presented on behalf of the client.

Contact Us today to discuss your case if it concerns extradition to the U.S. from Mexico or state to state. Even the most basic extradition case requires an experienced attorney. We approach these complicated cases with compassion, skill, and the necessary knowledge to ensure that your case is treated with the seriousness it deserves. The team at Ralls & Willie, P.C. should be your first call if you are concerned about being extradited.

Ralls & Wille criminal defense attorneys work to assure that your rights are protected.
Also, that we’re taking advantage of every possible defense on your behalf.
Contact Us today to discuss your case if it concerns extradition to the US from Mexico.