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Halloween Havoc: Tricks kids and some adults Might Want to Avoid Playing This Year
Halloween is a night of spooky fun and sugar-induced excitement for kids and adults alike. The temptation to engage in mischief can lead to more than just tricks and treats. In this blog, we’ll explore what types of crimes underage kids might get into on Halloween and how parents and guardians can prevent these incidents.…
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Quashing or Lifting an Arrest Warrant in Arizona
Dealing with an arrest warrant can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Understanding the process and knowing your rights can help you navigate the legal system more effectively. An arrest warrant is a court order issued by a judge, allowing law enforcement to arrest a person for a suspected crime. Arrest warrants are typically issued…
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In Arizona, what is the difference between a cash bond and a secured appearance bond?
Cash Bond A cash bond requires that the entire bond amount be paid in cash. Courts impose cash bonds rather than secured appearance bonds in certain cases for a variety of reasons. Lower cash bonds are often used in cases where the defendant is deemed to be a low flight risk and is expected to…
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Exploitation of Teen Drivers: The Alarming Rise of Kid Drivers in Human Smuggling
A disturbing trend has emerged at the border between Mexico and the United States, shedding light on the lengths to which human smugglers, commonly known as “coyotes,” are willing to go to evade authorities. Teens, often lured by the promise of quick cash, are being recruited as drivers for human smuggling operations, leading to a…
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Sexual assault and the 10 Second Grope
If you have social media, it is likely that you have seen the newest collection of videos circling: women touching a part of their body for 10 seconds. The impetus for these posts is a court ruling out of Italy, where a Judge found a high-school janitor not guilty of Sexual Assault for groping a…
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Hunter Biden Tweet Controversy: Did Wendy Rogers Cross the Line of ‘Revenge Porn’ in Arizona?
Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers recently re-tweeted an image of Hunter Biden’s genitalia. This has caused some people to call for her prosecution under A.R.S. ⸹ 13-1425 “[u]nlawful disclosure of images depicting states of nudity or specific sexual activities”, a.k.a. Arizona’s Revenge Porn Statute. With the ever-increasing use of technology, legislatures are attempting to take action…
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Gameday Trafficking: Avoid Getting Yourself in a Jam this Super Bowl Season.
Highway backups are not the only kind of traffic you might hear about as Arizona gears up to host its fourth Super Bowl game. Amidst the excitement of playoff brackets, chicken wings, and good old American football, don’t be surprised if you hear rumors of a more nefarious type of traffic: sex trafficking. You may…
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Arizona’s New Criminal Record Sealing (Expungement) Law*
Effective January 1, 2023, Arizona will allow persons to file petitions to seal certain case records related to criminal offenses, in some states this is referred to as expungement*. This new law removes the case record from public access and allows an individual to state that they have never been arrested for, charged with, or…
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Fourteen Items You Need To Know When Your Plea Has Gang Terms
Probationers must comply with all conditions of probation, including gang terms when specifically ordered. Not all probationers have the same terms or requirements while on probation, as these terms are negotiable and can be modified. If a probationer has violated the terms of probation, the probation officer can file a Petition to Revoke Probation and…
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Top Ten Reasons You Might be Violated on Standard Supervised Probation
If you have been sentenced to probation and are out of custody, you are expected to comply with all probation terms and/or requirements. If you are alleged to have violated your probation terms, the probation officer can file a Petition to Revoke your Probation and you will have to return to court to see a…
