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Disproportionate Sentencing Along Racial Lines is Revealed in Arizona Report

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.

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The Rights of Mentally Ill People in Arizona’s Justice System

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

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Arson is a Complicated Crime in Arizona

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

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Mental Health Courts Will Play a Key Role in Arizona Criminal Justice Reforms

Mental health courts are playing an increasingly important role in Arizona’s criminal justice system. However, the state’s prison population continues to rise making the case

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Violent Crime Rises in Arizona as Overall Crime Falls

Crime has been falling in Arizona for at least six years, but violent crime in the state spiked last year, according to a new federal

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How Effective are Prison Diversion Programs for Mentally Ill Defendants in Arizona?

Many U.S. states have programs to divert people with mental illnesses away from the criminal justice system. However, a large number of states are failing

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When Can You be Imprisoned for Theft in Arizona?

Theft offenses are classified as property crimes. Although property crimes cause less alarm in communities than crimes of violence, a theft offense may be charged

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Arizona is Accused of Dragging its Heels in Improving Mental Health Care for Inmates

The standard of mental health care for inmates in Arizona remains a matter of serious concern and an argument for alternatives. Recently, a judge accused

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Communicating Your Mental Illness to Your Attorney as Honestly and Accurately as Possible

Working with a trusted criminal defense lawyer that you can be honest and open with is important. To receive the best legal representation, you need

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Arizona is the Second Worst State for Addressing Mental Health Issues

Access to mental health services is patchy across the nation. This is particularly the case in Arizona. A recent survey found Arizona is the second

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