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When domestic violence is portrayed in films or other media, it typically involves a husband hitting his spouse, or acts of a similar nature. While that behavior does meet the definition of domestic violence in Arizona, it is not limited to such acts. At the same...
It is well known that all states have laws that deal with domestic violence issues. Whether the criminal law is phrased in terms of domestic violence, family violence, spousal abuse, or some other term, all 50 states have laws that make acts such as those a crime. But...
When we think about domestic violence, most people envision physical violence of one sort or another. Indeed, in Arizona, the definition of “domestic violence” includes acts that are themselves crimes, coupled with a relationship such as marriage, parent/child,...
As of the late summer of 2020, domestic violence-related homicides in Phoenix were up by 180% over the same period in 2019. Phoenix is not alone in this area, although the percentage rise is perhaps unique. Other large cities are facing the same disturbing trend in...
Domestic violence is a serious issue in Arizona and throughout the country. On the other hand, many domestic violence cases involve relatively minor offenses. What might be viewed as a scuffle in one context is viewed in a much more serious light when the act is...
A number of articles have been written on the issue of whether COVID-19 has led to an increase in domestic violence. The predominant opinion appears to be that it has. Family Violence in Phoenix As early as March, reports were circulating that the police were seeing a...
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] Arizona is one of a number of states that have recently passed what are commonly known as “revenge porn” laws. The laws criminalize the display of nude or sexually explicit...