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Kids Get to Spend a Night in Prison in ‘Tent City’
A new program called TOUGH lets kids experience life as an inmate in Tent City in the hopes that the experience helps them stay clear of a life of drugs and crime. Tent City has become widely known in recent years as the place in prison you don’t ever want to go. Sheriff Joe Arpaio… Read more
Getting Pulled Over by the Police
When pulled over by the police, whatever the reason, you have certain legal rights and there are some do’s and don’ts that could ultimately make your life a little easier. You’re cruising down the road and maybe the kids are getting a little out of control, or maybe you get a little lost in the… Read more
Scent Alone is No Longer Enough for a Search Warrant in Arizona
Arizona passed the Medical Marijuana Act in 2010. Recently the Arizona state Court of Appeals issued an important ruling that the scent of marijuana is no longer enough evidence to issue a police search warrant. In 2010 the state of Arizona passed the Medical Marijuana Act which grants the legal right to qualified patients, dispensaries,… Read more
The Life of a Bounty Hunter Can Be One of Daily Danger
An article on AZCentral discusses the recent deaths of two bounty hunters in Phoenix. The two bounty hunters were attempting to apprehend a suspect who had skipped out on bail and failed to show up for a hearing on weapons and drug charges. The bondsmen had located the suspect and had him in cuffs but… Read more
Maricopa County Police Department Focusing on Domestic Violence Strangulation Cases
Arizona prosecutors have implemented new programs to help gather evidence in domestic violence cases involving strangulation which have helped increase the rate of prosecutions for domestic violence and are believed to have contributed to the declining number of homicides due to domestic violence in Arizona over the past 3 years. In recent years police have… Read more
History of Abuse in Scottsdale Murder-Suicide
While all relationships eventually have their disputes, for some a dispute can quickly or even immediately escalate to domestic violence. Be sure to secure the services of a competent attorney if you find yourself in such a situation or if ongoing violations occur on an existing case in order to protect your safety and/or the… Read more
Arizona Dentists Require No Background Check?
You might expect a dental professional to be held to high professional standard by the Arizona Board. You might be wrong! It turns out that dentists in Arizona are not required to carry malpractice insurance, undergo background checks prior to getting a license, or face any kind of regular inspections. You’d be right to find… Read more
Restraining Orders and Your Safety Plan
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a great resource for anyone who feels that their safety is at risk in their personal relationship. There is a lot to explore there, but let’s zero in on their idea of a “Safety Plan.” When worried about safety at home, with an abusive or violent spouse, partner, or… Read more
Restraining Order Trumps Mediation Requirement
A recent New Jersey Appeals Court ruling doesn’t directly apply in Arizona, but shows how domestic violence can derail a divorce mediation. The specific case, which was seen in the New Jersey Superior Court, shows how complex family mediation can be when there is domestic violence involved. The parties involved agreed to communicate about their… Read more
How Jury Trials Look on TV
Trials on TV are transparently dramatic. Somebody gets up on the stand and they say, “Oh, I’m compelled to confess. I’m the one who killed the guy.” This never happens. No witness ever testifies in trial, and then, in cross examination, spills their guts and says, “I’m sorry, I’m a big liar.” Nobody ever does… Read more