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Will You be Charged with a Federal Drug Crime if You Have Mental Illness in Arizona?

Many drug crimes are dealt with by the federal authorities. When the accused is dealt with in a federal court he or she often faces

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A woman who Sent More than 159,000 Text Messages to a Man is Found Mentally Incompetent

The rapid growth of online technology has been accompanied by a rise in cases of cyberstalking and other electronic threats. A recent case in Arizona

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Can a Lawyer Insist on an Insanity Defense Against a Client’s Wishes?

The question of whether a lawyer can insist on an insanity defense against a client’s wishes was recently examined in a case heard before the

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Arizona Locks Up More Mentally Ill People than it Hospitalizes

Arizona’s safety net for mentally ill people is a flimsy one. The state locks up more people than it hospitalizes and services for people with

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Report Considers How Arizona Heat Fuels Crimes Committed by the Mentally Ill

When temperatures rise in the summer months in Arizona, people who suffer from mental illnesses often experience an uptick in problems. A recent report in

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Mental Health is the Focus of Anti-Gun Legislation Move in Arizona

Arizona has one of the worst ratios of students to school counselors in the nation. Concerns that a lack of intervention sparks potential gun violence

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When Can an Employer Ask About Your Criminal History in Arizona?

It’s hard to put your criminal past behind you in Arizona. Job and college applications ask you about previous offenses and a potential employer can

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Brain Scan Evidence Plays an Increasing Role in Criminal Trials

Brain scan evidence is a fast-evolving area of science. Although it’s still developing, these techniques are playing an increasing role in criminal trials. Research by

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Mental Illness and Prohibited Gun Purchase in Arizona

Some people who suffer from mental illness face restrictions on the buying of firearms. Although Arizona has liberal firearms laws, it’s important to be aware

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Peer Support Programs Help Defendants with Mental Illness in Phoenix

It’s tough to be charged with a crime if you are mentally ill in Phoenix. It’s even harder if you have no family or other

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