The movement and sale of drugs has been a constant in U.S. history. In June, you may have heard that the Department of Justice released the names of 22 people they are charging with drug-related crimes. Alongside charges of possession with the intent to distribute...
Having an encounter with law enforcement can be a rattling experience all on its own, and can be life-altering in a scenario that involves the use of force. When the police use excessive force, it is extremely important to know your rights. Staying informed can...
Do you love climbing? Have you ever looked up at a tall building and thought, “No problem, I can totally scale that!” Unfortunately for you, doing so could land you a misdemeanor—or even a felony charge. Just ask Maison DesChamps, the man arrested after climbing...
Just like all U.S. states, Arizona has laws against antisemitism and hate crimes. Recently, an increase in hate crimes in Arizona spurred state leaders to strengthen these laws. Let’s discuss Arizona’s new and existing hate crime laws, and how they help keep our citizens safe. When...
Every city in the world has crime, however, some cities have a higher crime rate than others. In Arizona, a new report from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says Arizona's violent crime rate rose higher than the national average between 2019 to 2020....
When former local ABC news anchor Stephanie Hockridge and her husband Nathan Reis, were arrested for wire fraud you were most likely wondering what that means. While we wait for their trial, let us explain the details of wire fraud. They were accused of using...
You might have heard about the substitute teacher who assaulted a fifth grader in Buckeye. The child is well, with no lasting injuries, and the teacher was arrested shortly after the incident. But because they assaulted a minor, the teacher is facing charges of aggravated...