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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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Ho Ho, No No – Why It’s not Worth it to Shoplift this Holiday Season
With children and loved ones craving the latest cool gadgets and trendy toys, money always seems tight around the holidays. It may be tempting to snag a free present for your special someone by swiping it off the shelf when no one is looking. But think twice before shoplifting this holiday season. Even the holiday…
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Top Eleven Reasons you Might be Violated on Probation if you have White Collar Terms
Probationers must comply with all conditions of probation, including white collar 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…
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Top Ten Reasons a Person Might be Violated on Sex Offender Probation
Sex offender probationers must comply with all probation terms and/or requirements. If a probationer has violated the terms of probation, the probation officer can file a Petition to Revoke Probation and the probationer will have to return to court to see a judge. In some situations, the probationer’s probation officer can obtain a warrant for…
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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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The Police Took My Stuff – Now What?
Going through an arrest can be a traumatic experience and having your personal belongings taken from you is not only an inconvenience, but it can be very confusing as well. Who has my stuff? When can I get it back? How can I get it back? These are questions that we want to help answer…
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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…
