Criminal convictions often follow people for the rest of their lives. Few, however, carry the extraordinary penalties and social stigma as do sex crimes. Criminal defense strategies for sexual crimes — rape, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, child sex crimes and so...
Reading allegedly abusive texts may taint jury pool
In the eyes of the law, domestic violence in Arizona may not always involve physical acts of aggression against another person. A judge and jury may decide that alleged acts of emotional or psychological abuse also qualify. A 22-year-old student at Boston College in...
Arizona turns to training to crack down on sex trafficking
The Grand Canyon State is taking new steps to crack down on sex trafficking within its borders. News4 Tucson reported this summer that Arizona planned to train professionals in the tourism industry on how to recognize and handle potential cases of trafficking. The...
Understanding drug addiction as a disease
In many situations, a first-time drug offense can result in rehabilitation instead of jail. The reason for this accommodation is the harsh and possibly life-threatening effects that quitting drugs can have on a person. The physical and physiological effects of...
Lawmakers push for alcohol detection technology in autos
Ignition interlock devices have become the go-to DUI punishment/deterrent around the country, including in Arizona. The breathalyzer-type devices require a driver to provide a breath sample for testing before allowing the car to start. If the analysis shows blood...
What rights do teenagers have?
Teenage children’s rights are not as well-known or understood as adult rights. They are entitled to legal representation and due process just like adults. In some cases, teens are tried as adults too. Yet, teenagers cannot smoke, drink alcohol or vote. What rights do...
Domestic violence is a workplace problem too
What happens at home does not always stay at home. For Arizona employees that suffer from domestic violence, work may be an escape or reason to leave a domestic violence situation, it still affects them in the workplace. According to the US National Library of...
Why are juveniles less criminally culpable?
While juveniles may face adult charges in Arizona, dependent on age and the crime itself, there is a reason that juveniles, in general, are less criminally culpable. Some of the crimes that juveniles commit are the same as adults. This is not to say that juveniles...
Should all cars have IIDs?
In Arizona, drunk driving offenders may have ignition interlock devices or IIDs installed on their vehicles. These devices are essentially car breathalyzers. The device tests the driver’s BAC and the driver cannot start the vehicle if he or she is over the legal...
Is pulling out of a bar parking lot enough to justify a DUI stop?
A lot of people wonder when, exactly, the police have the right to pull someone over. The unfortunate reality is that there isn’t much you can do if you’re pulled over. However, if the officer didn’t have sufficient legal justification for pulling you over, they may...
