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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…
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Leave the roadie at home – Don’t drink and drive
Whether you’re taking a road trip to California for the holiday, driving up north to get away from the heat, or just headed to a friend’s house for a get-together, leave the ice chest in the trunk. Please do not bring that drink you made for yourself while getting ready, and tell any passengers in…
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Statute of Limitations in the State of Arizona
In Arizona, if you are under investigation, were arrested without charges being filed, or have had a charge scratched or dismissed without prejudice, you may not be in the clear. Unfortunately, there are several reasons cases may not be immediately prosecuted and it is important to understand the laws governing the timelines in which the…
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Don’t Get Stung in a Sting Operation in Arizona
Technological advances have made it much easier for law enforcement to run sting operations. The most prevalent internet sting operations are operations that involve the creation of sex crimes against minors while utilizing the internet, social media apps, and online gaming. In a sex sting operation, law enforcement creates a crime for vulnerable or susceptible…
