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Posted on March 3, 2018 in Domestic Violence
There is no one specific profile of an abuse victim. Domestic violence crosses all lines of economic status, age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, race, and nationality. Even victims who escape their abuser maintain psychological and emotional scars that last a lifetime. Some victims carry physical scars, as well. Why Domestic Violence Victims Stay Silent It…
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Posted on February 28, 2018 in Crime,Juvenile Crimes
It’s an unfortunate fact in Arizona, and around the nation, that juveniles can and do commit almost all the same crimes as adults. The difference is in how the court system handles them. What Is a Juvenile Crime? The term juvenile crime refers to any crime committed by a person who is under 18 and…
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Posted on February 21, 2018 in Drunk Driving
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime that can not only cause serious injury and death to one’s self, but to others on the road. Aside from the direct impacts that can occur at the scene of an accident, DUI’s can impact one’s life for years to come. From economic repercussions, to jail time…
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Posted on February 13, 2018 in Drugs
Being convicted of felony drug charges in Arizona can result in thousands of dollars in fines along with time spent in prison. Felony charges are severe because the crimes committed under the felony umbrella are typically serious crimes. If you have been charged for a felony, contact a drug possession attorney as soon as possible….
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Posted on November 17, 2017 in Crime,Sex Crimes
Arizona has strict laws pertaining to prostitution, which is the illegal act of buying or selling sexual services. The penalties for prostitution law violations are much harsher for offenders who engage in any type of prostitution with minors under the age of 18. While some may mistakenly believe that only a person selling or attempting…
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Posted on November 17, 2017 in Crime
The justice system in the United States seeks to maintain social harmony by punishing people who engage in the dangerous antisocial behavior. While the justice system often works as intended and includes many honest, upstanding individuals, errors, misrepresentations, falsehoods, and other unjust elements can and do make their way into the justice system. These problems…
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Posted on November 17, 2017 in Crime,Drugs
Drug crimes are one of the most common criminal offenses in the United States. According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Prisons, about 46% of all prison inmates are in prison for drug crimes. These offenses can include minor charges for drug possession and paraphernalia as well as more serious offenses such…
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Posted on September 26, 2017 in Crime
How Many People Are Effected By Wrongful Convictions? Wrongful convictions are devastating events that are unfortunately not uncommon. In the United States, there have been 2,095 exonerations of innocent inmates since 1989. In that time, an average of 8.7 years were spent by each person for a crime they did not commit; in total,…
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Posted on August 31, 2017 in Crime
Every state has laws on the books aimed at maintaining peace, law, and order. It is against the law for individuals to “disturb the peace” or otherwise act as public nuisances. One of the terms most people know but may not fully understand is “disorderly conduct.” This is a catch-all term describing any disruptive behavior…
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Posted on August 31, 2017 in Crime
Identity theft has been a major concern of the digital age since the 1990s. Once digital commerce proliferated, hackers, fraudsters, and other criminals saw an opportunity to commit serious crimes from the relative safety of a remote computer. Identity theft refers to any fraud committed by obtaining another person’s personal information and acting as that…
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