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Will Arizona See More Sex Trafficking Due to the Super Bowl?
Rumors of increased sex trafficking during the Super Bowl swarm the field well before the players on game day. According to popular belief, the Super Bowl is notorious for being a target spot for sex trafficking and prostitution. In a key press release in 2013, Texas Attorney General, Gregg Abbott, said, “The Super Bowl is…
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Phoenix DUI: No Fowl Play on Turkey Day
Thanksgiving is a joyous time to give thanks and focus on friends and family. The extended time off work comes as a huge relief to most, the anticipation of a savory Thanksgiving Dinner and the long weekend with our loved ones cannot come soon enough! Before cracking open your first beer, popping open the champagne…
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A Touchdown Defense: Do Concussions Create Criminal Behavior?
While not everyone who suffers from concussions becomes a criminal, there is evidence in medical literature that shows how concussions cause behavioral changes. These changes include, impulsiveness, depression, aggression, inappropriate sexual behavior, lack of thought control and violence among people who, prior to their injuries, did not exhibit such behaviors. The question of how to…
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What is a Veteran’s Court?
A few cities in Arizona have established Veteran’s Courts in order to focus on rehabilitation and restoration for veterans who find themselves facing criminal charges. The Facts: There are over 140,000 veterans incarcerated to date. Veterans continue to come home with similar conditions to those of veterans who served in Vietnam. In 1958, 21% of all…
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Arizona Hunting Laws review for 2014 season
Fall means the anticipation of carving pumpkins, sipping on apple cider, devouring pumpkin everything, and for some: hunting wild game. Turkey, deer, dove, quail and even bear season starts this October, and Castillo Law is here to make sure it’s safe and enjoyable and free from citations or arrests by reviewing a few Arizona hunting…
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Is Arizona Too Tough on Sex Crimes?
A Response to the Growing Suspicion of Unfair Penalties Given to Sex Offenders In a recent article written on Slate.com, Matt Mellema talked about the unforeseeable consequences of being tough on sex crimes. Arizona is among the toughest on sex crimes and people face very serious penalties if they are found guilty of these offenses.…
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ASU Tailgating, Kegs and Red Solo Cups Don’t Mix
What You Need to Know Before Tailgating This Year. This coming football season, ASU and law enforcement are trying to lower the number of underage students consuming alcohol while limiting the risks involved in binge drinking at tailgating events. ASU is enforcing a ban on kegs and other “apparatuses that encourage reckless consumption of alcoholic…
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Labor Day and Potential Legal Issues in Arizona
Staying Informed Means Staying Safe and Out of Jail Labor Day was created to pay tribute to all workers who have contributed to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our great nation. In Arizona, Labor Day enthusiasts pay tribute through backyard barbeques and swim parties, salt river tubing, and boating at one of Arizona’s recreational…
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AZ Republic Article on Backpage.com Sex Sting Arrests
An Arizona Republic article discussing the same issue we have posted about a few times here: Phoenix area police operating sex sting operations on Backpage.com resulting in child prostitution arrests that appear very “bait and switch”. At Castillo Law we have worked to defend a number of these cases and the details in this article…
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Video Blog: Plea Bargaining White Collar Terms in AZ
Start Transcription of Plea Bargaining White Collar Terms in AZ Hi, my name is Cindy Castillo with Castillo Law. Today I’d like to talk to you about white collar terms. It’s very important that you talk to your attorney about any terms or conditions in your plea agreement that you might be asked to agree…
