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Loss of Evidence Leads to Dismissal of Charges
There is a host of reasons for criminal charges being dismissed, and misconduct by police officers is one of them. From investigators who don’t testify truthfully, to officers who place or destroy evidence, there has been a host of instances where misconduct by law enforcement has led to wrongful convictions. A clear example of such…
Why The Debt Snowball is a Great Route to Becoming Debt Free
A study carried out by Northwestern University found that how much debt someone has already paid off is the best indicator of their eventual success in paying off whatever debt remains. It’s a concept known as the “debt snowball” and it’s been proven to be a very effective way to change bad financial habits of…
If The Economy’s Better, Why Aren’t Our Bank Accounts?
A recent article from The Arizona Republic tackled the issue of why some Americans aren’t in better financial shape than many appear to be. While the economy as a whole has made some progress, not many of us have improved our finances. Below are a few highlights from the article.
Welder Sues Nestle After Being Injured on the Job
An Arizona welder is suing Nestle Purina Petcare after suffering severe burns from a dust explosion at the company’s plant in Flagstaff. Here’s How it Happened The victim, a welding supervisor for another company, was repairing holes in the plant’s grain elevators when combustible fine dust was ignited by his welding plates.
Man Facing 100-Year Prison Sentence Has Sex Crime Charges Dropped
Because it’s easy to be wrongfully convicted of a sex crime, it’s vital that you have legal representation if you are accused. A man who was looking at a 100-year prison sentence on a host of what turned out to be trumped-up sexual-assault charges cried tears of relief recently when charges against him were dismissed.…
How Will Driverless Cars Affect DUI Law?
The future – or at least the latest incarnation of it – has arrived in the form of driverless cars. Don’t believe it? Since May, Uber has been carrying out tests with driverless cars in and around Pittsburgh, Ford says it plans to launch its version within five years, and all the other car makers…
Medical Errors Now 3rd Leading Cause of Death in U.S.
While hospitals and doctor’s offices are supposed to be places for healing, recent reports tells us that medical errors are now the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. After pouring over data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say that with about 250,000 Americans dying annually, medical…
Scam Alert: Company Targeting Arizonans With Student Loan Scam
A host of people with student loans in Arizona have been targeted by a student loan scam company with promises of credit-repair deals that are loaded with outrageous fees for federal programs that are actually free. Here’s What’s Going On The potential victims say they were targeted by a company named Student Financial Services through…
Afraid a Late Payment Will Ding Your Credit Score? Read This
While it’s true that late payments can hurt your credit score, it’s important to realize that you do have a bit of leeway before things get to that point. The Difference Between Late Fees and Overdue Payments If a payment is a few days or a few weeks late, the worst that will probably happen…