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Skilled Lawyer Can Help Reduce Sentencing For Burglary
Two Peoria men are in hot water after law enforcement officials claim they are responsible for hundreds of car burglaries in the Valley. The men, who are stepbrothers, were taken into custody by the Goodyear Police Department after officers found items believed to be stolen in their home. In this article, we’ll take a look…
Elder Abuse On The Rise In Arizona – What Can You Do About It?
A news analysis released in early March by Arizona PBS states there were nearly 14,000 cases of elder abuse in the Grand Canyon State in 2015. That’s a 19 percent increase from last year. The stories listed in the analysis are chilling, and include instances of physical abuse, financial exploitation, and neglect. While the number…
What to Do if You’re Charged with Embezzlement
A former homeowners’ association bookkeeper in Tucson has pleaded guilty to embezzlement – taking responsibility for helping himself to about $45,000 from the HOA to pay family bills. The plea was announced in Pima County Superior Court in early March. Neighbors in the Presido Villas 2 neighborhood were stunned to find only $28 remaining in…
Be Smart With Your Tax Refund!
Last year, more than 109 million of us received tax refunds from the IRS. Similar numbers are expected this year. Whether your tax refund comes by mail or direct deposit, it can be tempting to think of creative and extravagant ways to spend it. Take a moment or two, though, and carefully consider the best…
Phoenix Man Facing 10 Years In Prison For Fraud!
Michael John Veit used to serve as chief procurement officer for Arizona’s Medicaid program. Now, he is preparing to serve 10 years behind bars and pay close to $6 million in restitution in exchange for stealing millions in public money. According to reports, Veit was part of a scheme in which he received payments that…
What Happens To Your Debt When You Die?
No one knows for sure what happens to us after we die. We do, however, know what happens to our debt: it lives on. Specifically, any debts you leave behind transition over to probate court and becomes the responsibility of your estate. Before we go further, it’s important to note that Arizona is a community…
Spring Training Brings Us Baseball, Tourists and DUIs
With spring training in full season and millions of fans from across the country expected to visit Arizona to catch their favorite teams, Arizona law enforcement officials are sure to step up their DUI patrols. As far as law enforcement is concerned, the combination of sunshine and beer – both in abundance – means chances…
There IS Life After Bankruptcy
Bouncing back from bankruptcy – while difficult – is definitely doable. In this article, we’ll talk about how you too can bounce back from bankruptcy. Avoid the Scammers We’ve all heard the “We’ll fix your credit” commercials; don’t fall for them! Trust us, there is no magic way of repairing your credit overnight. The only…
Time for Chumlee to Drop the Dumb Shtick and Get a Lawyer
The next expert Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” needs to call is a good attorney. That’s because his affable co-star Chumlee (real name Austin Russell) is facing a serious legal mess that could potentially put him behind bars for a long time. Just to recap, Chumlee was taken into custody on March 9 after police…