Posted on May 31, 2016 in Crime,Drunk Driving,Traffic Violations
Driving a car is an immense responsibility – a fact many drivers don’t appreciate until they’re involved in an accident. Arizona is working hard to mitigate two problems – driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs and driving while distracted. These actions lead to thousands of fatal accidents every year, and both have…
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Posted on May 6, 2016 in Crime
The International Rescue Committee and similar nonprofits focus on supporting refugees and other immigrants displaced in America. When the Syrian refugee crisis gained national attention earlier this year, many people wondered whether the nation had the infrastructure to support these individuals—and whether it was even safe to do so. The thought of sending these people…
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Posted on April 12, 2016 in Crime
In the Digital Age, it has become increasingly easy to get caught up in cyber communication and say or do things people wouldn’t normally do in face-to-face interactions. People feel invigorated by anonymity and the ability to contact someone at any hour of the day and often don’t realize that cyberstalking is a real crime,…
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Posted on March 23, 2016 in Crime
Police can approach you at home, at work, or on the street, whether or not you have actually committed a crime in Arizona. Though they usually just want information, this can be an alarming moment. Although you might feel frazzled at that moment, it is vital to know and practice your rights when the police…
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Posted on March 11, 2016 in Crime
Some pretty intense law enforcers have been depicted on TV and in our favorite movies, like Warden Norton in Shawshank Redemption or Harry Calahan in Dirty Hairy. Though their brutality is what made them such famous characters, the real world is not always so ruthless. There is one real-life prison in Arizona headed by Sheriff…
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Posted on January 22, 2016 in Crime
If you fail to show up for a court date, you could face criminal charges. It doesn’t matter if your court date was set to contest a traffic citation or to address more serious charges. Court orders are non-negotiable, and a judge has the authority to put a warrant out for your arrest if you…
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Posted on January 15, 2016 in Crime
A physician can face federal charges and fines or incarceration for improper Medicare billing. If a doctors knows, or should have reasonably known, the billing information was unreasonably high, then the act of billing is considered fraudulent. Here’s what you need to know to protect your practice: Medicare Compensation Is Not Free Money Many physicians…
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Posted on December 28, 2015 in Crime
In Arizona, restraining orders are also referred to as orders of protection or injunctions. A restraining order is a court order placed against an individual, prohibiting the person named from certain acts, such as making contact with the party, coming near that person’s home, work or school. These court orders are typically used in domestic violence,…
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Posted on December 18, 2015 in Crime
U.S. Cities Affected By Domestic Terrorism San Bernardino. Chattanooga. Boston. Fort Hood. These cities now represent true tragedies that have taken place in the United States, each with a commonality. Domestic terrorism, also known as homegrown terrorism, is described as violent acts committed by permanent U.S. residents against their own people. Domestic terrorism aims to…
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Posted on December 11, 2015 in Crime
It’s Friday night and your college roommate is going out to the bar, ready to partake in libations after a stressful week. She asks you to join her, but as a minor, you don’t know how you’ll get past security. For future reference, your friend suggests heading to the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) to…
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