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What To Do and Not To Do at a DUI Checkpoint
It’s no secret that the Arizona Highway Patrol has upped its game when it comes to sobriety checkpoints. In fact, the Patrol has made a point in blanketing the state with their stops. In this entry, we’ll talk about how to avoid raising suspicion of the cop as you approach a sobriety checkpoint.
Improving Your Credit Score Inside of a Year or Less
No matter what your financial situation is, the health of your credit score is vitally important. In this entry, we’ll share a few handy-dandy tricks you can use to quickly improve your credit score by 50 – 100 points. Why Your Credit Score is So Important As far as numbers go, your credit score is…
DEA Says No Change in Pot Classification – For Now
For those waiting for the feds to remove marijuana from the list of dangerous drugs, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says “keep on waiting.” In a somewhat lengthy notice, the DEA announced that after talking with the Health and Human Services Department, it sees no reason for removing pot from the class of drugs with…
How Plea Bargains Work
If you’re facing criminal charges, you should be able to take some solace in the fact that most such cases are resolved away from the court room through plea bargaining. In this entry, we’ll talk about the different types of plea bargains. What is a Plea Bargain? Simply put, a plea bargain is an agreement…
Thinking of Renouncing Your Citizenship to Escape Your Debts?
The thought of ditching your debts and moving to another country may be a nice fantasy, but there are pitfalls. In this article, we’ll talk about it. Record Number of People Renouncing US Citizenship It seems as though more and more Americans than ever before are turning their backs on their homeland and renouncing their…
Elder Abuse Caught on Live TV Newscast
Viewers of an Arizona-based NBC News affiliate were stunned to see an elderly woman in a wheelchair slapped in the face during a live TV newscast. The Case at a Glance The incident occurred on July 11 when a 12 News journalist was finishing a report about another topic. Over his right shoulder, viewers saw…
Even More Relief for People Tired of Calls from Debt Collectors
People tired of being repeatedly called by debt collectors are getting some serious relief this year. In May, we brought the news to you about a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) -inspired limit on the number of times debt collectors could try to reach persons through robocalls.
Textbook Case of How NOT to Behave During a DUI Stop
We’ve talked before of the wise advise to keep your conversation with cops to a minimum if you’re pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). Today we bring you news of a woman who probably wishes she had held her tongue. The Case at a Glance The woman was pulled over for…
Woman Charged With Giving Pot Candy to Kids
A mother in Cottonwood who has a legal medical marijuana card is facing charges for allegedly giving her children pot-infused gummies. The Case at a Glance The woman received the pot gummies from another mom as payment for watching her children.