Police brutality and excessive force are issues that have been brought to the forefront of our minds lately. But they are not the only form of police misconduct. It involves all illegal or unethical actions or the violation of individuals’ constitutional rights by police officers...
Being falsely accused of a crime is a frightening experience. Even if you survive the accusations, your life still might be greatly impacted. Bitter breakups and divorces are common times when people make false allegations. If you have been accused of a crime you did...
Maybe scenes from the 1999 film with Sean Conery and Catherine Zeta-Jones flit through your mind when you hear the word entrapment. Even if you have seen the film, you may not fully understand what criminal entrapment actually is. Who can commit the crime of...
The entire country, and the globe, has come to a halting stop in response to the current health crisis. By now we know that social distancing is the new norm and we may be cooped up in our homes for the next several weeks or...
In Arizona, as with all states, a person is legally obligated to stop if they are in a motor vehicle accident. No matter how much damage was done, if you fail to stop you can be charged with a crime. These accidents can involve other...
Vape pens took our communities by storm as they were believed to be a “healthier” alternative to smoking cigarettes. The truth is, the jury is still out on that (we love a good legal pun!). Recently, vape pens have been in the news because there...
Overall, crime rates have declined in the United States during the Coronavirus shutdown. As social distancing has become the norm and the economy has been halted, there are fewer opportunities to commit a crime. However, domestic abuse and public nuisance charges have increased in Arizona. What...
In Arizona, a landlord must provide a tenant with the agreed-upon shelter unless a legal cause for eviction has occurred. Tenant rights and landlord obligations are laid out in Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. If a landlord wishes to evict a tenant, they must...
While graffiti can be a beautiful form of art and expression, if you tag someone else’s property, it is a crime. In Arizona, graffiti is categorized under the vandalism and criminal damage laws. What is criminal damage? Pursuant to A.R.S. §13-1602, criminal damage has a broad scope...
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution asserts that we, the American people, have the right to freedom speech, a free press, to peacefully assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Amid the recent BLM protests surrounding the killing of...