Posted on December 16, 2016 in Domestic Violence
In 2015, domestic violence hotlines in Arizona received 25,185 calls. Involvement in any type of domestic violence dispute can lead to one party filing a restraining order against the other. The Arizona courts impose restraining orders, or “orders of protection,” against alleged perpetrators to prevent further harm to the victim. A restraining order means the…
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Posted on December 5, 2016 in Domestic Violence
The United States Justice System operates on the belief that someone is innocent until proven guilty. This is the basis for all criminal and civil cases. Unfortunately, judges and juries often believe the accusers in domestic violence cases – regardless of evidence, the defendant’s rights, and due process. If you face a false domestic abuse…
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Posted on November 17, 2016 in Crime
What is the most dangerous city in Arizona? What is the safest? When you’re examining the safety of your city in Arizona, it’s likely that the first thing you want to know is, “what’s the crime rate?” However, there is more to determining a city’s level of danger or safety than simply looking at crime….
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Posted on November 15, 2016 in Crime
Every year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) releases its statistics for the previous year’s crime totals. Some people have expressed concern over a notable uptick in violent crime rates within the FBI crime data. However, it’s important to assume a “big picture” view of these statistics. Although some violent crime statistics increased from 2014…
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Posted on November 8, 2016 in Drunk Driving
Drunk driving in Arizona is a serious issue. Every year, thousands of people die due to drunk driving, and these incidents cost the United States upwards of $130 billion each year. When people drive under the influence of alcohol, they put every other motorist and passenger on the road around them at grave risk. If…
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Posted on November 4, 2016 in Crime
The holidays are a very busy time of year for most Americans and, unfortunately, some people take the hustle and bustle of the holiday season as an opportunity to scam and defraud unwary holiday shoppers. When you start your online holiday shopping, stay vigilant with your finances. Don’t let the stress of the holiday season distract…
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Posted on October 30, 2016 in Crime
Arizona voters saw Proposition 123, the Arizona Education Finance Amendment, on the May 17, 2016, ballot as a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment. By a close margin – less than 2% – voters approved Arizona Prop 123, siding in favor of devoting $3.5 billion of the state land trust fund and general fund toward Arizona’s education. As…
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Posted on October 20, 2016 in Crime
When you suffer a bodily injury that needs immediate medical attention, you don’t want to wait in a line of dozens of other injured people before you can receive treatment. The successful treatment of many injuries relies on swift and efficient action. Phoenix is one of the most heavily populated cities in Arizona, and as…
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Posted on October 10, 2016 in Crime
It is clear that undocumented immigrants continues to be common in the United States and it is a topic of considerable political debate. Republican nominee Donald Trump has made illegal immigration a cornerstone of his campaign, pledging to deport and keep out all undocumented immigrants. Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton vows to take a different approach…
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Posted on September 27, 2016 in Juvenile Crimes
College can be a dangerous time for students—especially in the top 10 most dangerous campuses in America. Crime Watch Daily analyzed the number of reported aggravated assaults, motor vehicle thefts, sex offenses, burglaries, arsons, robberies, and murders across colleges in the U.S. in 2013 and compiled a list of America’s 10 most-dangerous campuses. Arizona…
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