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Arizona Bill Would Criminalize Failing to Report Life-Threatening Emergency
Arizona has a bill pending. While, on some level, it has a certain appeal, it’s an example of a knee-jerk reaction to a single event.
Reported Increase in Phoenix Homicides Reflects National Trend
Homicides are up in Phoenix compared with 2016. While this may seem like a chilling statistic, it follows a historic low number of homicides in
Crazy mistakes that lead to getting busted for crimes
A news report this month caught our eye. Not because the crime was so unusual, but because of the way one of the alleged crooks
Arizona Fails in Reporting Hate Crimes
Crime statistics are compiled by many different governmental and non-governmental entities. They are used for a variety of purposes, some of them practical, others being
Arizona Ranks High in Cybercrime
A new study has identified Arizona as the seventh worst state in the country for cybercrime. This translates into more than 60,000 Arizonans reporting cybercrimes
Big Pharma’s Role in the Opioid Epidemic
There has been much said in the news lately about the opioid crisis. When Donald Trump made his speech last month about the issue, you’d
Flawed Forensic Science – Brought to you by the FBI
We’ve all seen trials, mostly on TV but some of us – trial attorneys in particular – have seen real criminal cases being tried in
Self-Driving Cars: Can You Still Get a DUI?
With self-driving cars being tested and readied for the market in the next few years or so, many people are asking a question: if the
Crime Reduction and the Jail Population in Arizona
Sure. Everyone wants to reduce crime. And there are a host of theories about how to do it. Some suggest that the way to stop
Arpaio’s Phoenix Posse Groups to be Reviewed
The “posse program” launched by former Sheriff Joe Arpaio is under investigation by Arpaio’s successor, Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone. Arpaio, convicted of criminal contempt