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Arizona Judges Chastised for Ignoring Court Decision
There’s not much talk these days about prisoners’ rights. Most of the crime quotes from the pundits seem intent on fomenting fear, mostly of immigrants
New Arizona Law Could Help Opioid Users Avoid Prison
SB 1278 went into effect last week. The bill establishes a statewide program for the rehabilitation – rather than imprisonment – of some non-violent felons,
Hit-and-Run Charged in Phoenix Traffic Fatality
It was reported last week that a pedestrian was killed in Phoenix when she was struck by a vehicle at an intersection. The driver of
Tempe Crash Leads to DUI, Manslaughter Charges
Some people still consider DUI a relatively minor offense. Maybe because for a first-time DUI, the charge is usually a misdemeanor. Whatever you might believe
Medical Marijuana Ban Sought on College Campus
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich wants to arrest people and charge them with felonies for having marijuana on a college campus, even if the arrestee
2017 Memorial Day DUI Arrests Up in Arizona
We hear all the time about the correlation between holidays and drunk or drugged driving. Traditionally, there is an uptick in the number of crashes,
ACLU Sues Over Arizona Victims’ Rights Law
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has started a lawsuit in federal court over a section of the Arizona Victim’s Rights Law. The plaintiffs in
How Many Police Officers Does Phoenix Need?
When the subject is how large a police force is needed in Phoenix, or in any major city for that matter, one thing is certain:
Arizona Supreme Court Limits Law on DUI Blood Samples
The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that a provision of the state’s DUI law – involving blood samples – is unconstitutional. We hear a lot
Hazing Alleged at High School in Chandler, AZ
At least four members of the Hamilton High School Football team in Chandler, Arizona have been arrested for a variety of offenses allegedly committed against