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Debunking Traffic Ticket Myths

Posted on June 17, 2016 in Traffic Violations

Nothing puts a damper on a good day like a traffic ticket. Whether you think the ticket is justified or not, these little scraps of paper eat your hard-earned cash and may put a ding on your driving record. What’s fact, and what’s fiction in regard to getting out of a ticket? We debunk some…
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Phoenix, AZ DUI Laws: Distracted Driving vs. Drunk Driving

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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What You Need to Know About Arizona Cannabis Cards

Posted on May 19, 2016 in Drugs

Twenty-four states (and Washington, DC) have marijuana programs in place. All these states strictly regulate how and where cannabis can be used. For example, Alaska and Colorado permit the recreational sale of marijuana. But what if you’re traveling across the nation or relocating in Arizona? Due to different regulations at the state and federal levels,…
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Criminal Refugee Responsibility for Nonprofits in Arizona

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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Arizona Revenge Porn Crimes

Posted on April 26, 2016 in Sex Crimes

In January, Arizona state lawmakers passed a bill that made the intentional sharing of sexual video content or photos of a former partner – without permission and with the intent to harass, intimidate, or harm the person – a felony. House Bill 2001 included an emergency clause that allowed it go into immediate effect upon…
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Arizona Marijuana Legalization – What are the Potential Propositions that Could Appear on the 2016 Ballot?

Posted on April 19, 2016 in Drugs

Right now, the legalization of marijuana for recreational use is a hot topic in Arizona. As more and more states move to legalize it, Arizona citizens are wondering if our state will be next to make a change. Here are five important potential Arizona marijuana ballot propositions you need to be aware of before you vote…
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Cyberstalking: Stalking by Texting

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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Arizona Ignition Interlock: What Will Happen if I Get Caught Driving a Different Vehicle Without an Interlock?

Posted on March 30, 2016 in Drunk Driving

Thousands of DUI arrests happen each year. In fact, there were over 1.5 million arrests nationwide in 2003. There are a range of consequences for these actions, including fines, jail time, and license suspension. An Arizona ignition interlock is another common consequence following a DUI. In fact, it is mandatory following a license suspension in Arizona. This…
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Police at Your Door? Protect Yourself and Know Your Rights at Home

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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The Reality of Tent City – And Why You Don’t Want to Be Sentenced There

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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