We all agree that crime victims need to be protected against harassment and other wrongful acts. On the other hand, the “protection” provided in Arizona goes far beyond what may be necessary to shield crime victims from harassment. In fact, the law expressly prohibits...
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Hindering Prosecution in Arizona
What happens if you conceal evidence of a crime committed by another person? In Arizona, the offense is called “hindering prosecution.” A.R.S. 13-2510. But what does that actually mean? A recent news report centered on the death of a Phoenix woman earlier this year....
New Year Brings New Laws to Arizona – But No Criminal Justice Reform
Arizona, like many other states, has a number of new laws that became effective on January 1, 2019. Some involve criminal law, but several focus on money – money, that is, that the state may collect if you find yourself in court. Here’s a rundown on some of the new...
Arizona’s Plan to Pack the Supreme Court
Don’t like the way the Arizona Supreme Court is deciding cases? Want to get an even more conservative group on the bench? Don’t make more convincing arguments. Don’t wait for the terms of the current justice to expire. Don’t get involved in the elections. Simply add...
Phoenix Prosecutor Dismisses Nearly Two Dozen Occupy Phoenix Cases
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] Just hours ago, the City of Phoenix, the Phoenix Prosecutor’s Office and the State of Arizona dismissed almost two dozen cases against Occupy Phoenix protesters. In applying...
Former Maricopa County Attorney Disbarred
Yesterday, a three-person Hearing Panel appointed at the direction of the Supreme Court of Arizona ordered former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas disbarred. Thomas faced 33 charges, from dishonesty to conflict of interest, alleging that he misused his...
Phoenix Criminal Lawyer Discusses Felony and Misdemeanor Arraignments
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] In this video, Phoenix lawyer David A. Black discusses arraignments in the context of criminal law; specficially addressed are the broad questions of What is an Arraignment?...
Underage Drinking in Arizona
Did you ever wonder what the facts really are about underage drinking in Arizona? The following statistics may interest you. It is reported that when asked, over 28% of the population between the ages of 12 and 20 admitted to consuming alcohol over the prior month;...
December Street Crime Statistics for Phoenix
We hear about crime all over the news on a regular basis. When it comes to street crime, the media seems to be in a constant frenzy. But what are the real statistics in Phoenix? According to a recent report, the December arrest numbers for street crimes shows some...
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Arizona Immigration Laws
Are you curious as to the status of Arizona’s new immigration law? This month the United States Supreme Court, in Arizona v. United States, agreed to review a successful challenge to a number of the provisions of Arizona’s 2010 tough immigration statutes. At issue...