As the school year commences, it’s crucial that we have conversations with our children about the responsible use of cell phones and the internet. While technology offers undeniable benefits to our children, it also comes with potential dangers and legal implications that our children must be aware of. Let’s work together to educate our children to make safe choices in …
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 student’s buttocks because the touch …
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 to stem the abuse and …
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 have seen these anti-trafficking messages …
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 convicted of a crime that …
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 cheer likely won’t convince police …
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 and the probationer will have …
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 the probationer’s arrest. Not all …
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 the probationer will have to …
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 judge. In some situations, your …