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Tips for Helping Your Attorney When a Defendant Has a Mental Illness in Arizona

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

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Arizona Court Rules Police Need a Warrant to Use GPS Tracking Evidence

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

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Can Dementia Trigger Incompetency to Stand Trial in Arizona?

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

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Arizona Governor Vetoes Prison Reform Bill for First Time Offenders

Arizona has one of the most controversial sentencing policies in the nation. First-time offenders can receive multiple sentences for “repetitive offenses” that occurred within minutes

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Sleep Deprivation in College Kids Fuels Mental Health Episodes

College students often lose out on sleep. They habitually work late cramming for examinations, or party and lead hectic lives. A new study points out

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Health Rankings Point to an Increase in Adults Experiencing Mental Health Distress in Arizona

Suffering from a mental health disorder is a major challenge in Arizona. Not only are the courts often unsympathetic to people with mental illness but

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Is there a Link Between Shoplifting and Mental Illness?

Most of us have heard of stories of celebrities who were arrested for shoplifting. These are rich people who don’t steal because they can’t afford

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Report is Critical of Police Transportation of People with Mental Illnesses

Police departments are heavily involved in the transportation of people with mental illnesses. It’s a role that is stretching police departments and is not helpful

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Factors that Influence Drug Offense Sentencing in Arizona

Drug offense sentencing in Arizona can be very complicated. Arizona is known for having harsh drug laws. However, two people who face a similar set

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What has to be Proved to Use Arizona’s Insanity Defense?

Arizona’s insanity defense is not used often and it can be difficult to sustain. The defense is also known as guilty except insane (GEI). The

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