Typically, a mentally ill defendant who is arrested in Arizona is taken into custody by the police, processed into jail, and then promptly charged with
Drug diversion programs are not new but they are becoming increasingly popular in Arizona and other states. These programs provide mental health and substance abuse
The criminal justice and mental health services in Arizona often fail to help people with psychological problems until it’s too late. Recently, police said they
Restoration to Competency, or RTC, is a process in which a judge decides whether a person with mental disabilities is fit to face trial. The
Failing to stop after being requested to by a police officer or fleeing from police form part of Arizona’s unlawful flight laws. These offenses vary
Many people who are charged with shoplifting don’t take the offense seriously. They assume they will get a slap on the wrists and a fine.
Arizona has some of the most liberal gun laws in the United States. However, its reputation for having few rules can land some people in
If you think you’ll receive the same sentencing in the criminal justice system wherever you live and whatever the color of your skin, think again.
Mentally ill people sometimes feel they have no rights in Arizona’s criminal justice system. This is not the case. If you have been diagnosed with
Arson is a complicated crime that is taken very seriously by prosecutors in Arizona. Often people who are charged with starting fires in the state
