Understanding Arizona’s Sentencing Process
Arizona’s sentencing process can seem complex to those unfamiliar with it. Here’s how it typically unfolds: after a guilty plea, the prosecution and defense present
Arizona’s sentencing process can seem complex to those unfamiliar with it. Here’s how it typically unfolds: after a guilty plea, the prosecution and defense present
When someone’s mental health raises red flags in Arizona’s criminal justice system, Maricopa County turns to a process called Rule 11. It’s all about figuring
When mental illness mixes with crime in Arizona, the legal system takes a sharp turn. Maricopa County courts use a rare tool called the “Guilty
Many studies point to a high link between low income and violent crime. Research has found violent crimes are higher in Phoenix’s low-income areas. As
Fleeing the scene of a traffic accident or not stopping for a police officer is a serious offense in Arizona as in other states. Falling
Serious crimes against children carry heavy sentences in Arizona and elsewhere. Not only do prosecutors crack down hard on crimes against young people but juries
The M’Naghten Rule is the basis of insanity defenses in the United Kingdom and the United States. It was established by the British House of
It’s very important for defendants with a mental illness in Arizona to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Most defendants are unfamiliar with the legal system
The communications revolution of the 21st Century has transformed crime investigations. It’s much easier to track people than in previous years because of global positioning
The recent case of an Arizona man with Alzheimer’s who said he robbed a credit union because he could not afford to live on his
