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Car Rolls Into Home in Phoenix
Officials reported that a vehicle recently rolled into a Phoenix home, causing extensive damage. Early Friday morning, a driver crashed the vehicle into a home near 80th Avenue and Osborn. Luckily, no one was in the house at the time of the crash. Police currently believe impairment may have been a factor in causing the…
Suspect Arrested After Shooting Death
Police have reported that a shooting in Phoenix has left one dead and another in custody. According to reports, a 911 call from the suspect came in about 11 a.m., asking for assistance in the area of 29th Avenue and Dunlap. When police arrived, they found a man who admitted to shooting someone. According to…
The Benefits of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
If you are currently living with a tremendous amount of debt and face daily creditor harassment and threat of repossession, wage garnishment, foreclosure or other legal action, bankruptcy could be the answer to your problems. Bankruptcy can provide you with relief from debt by reorganizing or discharging your debt so you can get a fresh…
Crimes Against People and Property
Though financial crimes are much more common than violent offenses, most people think of crimes against people and property when they think of “criminal charges.” Most of these crimes are classified as misdemeanors, which means they are minor. Misdemeanors usually do not result in jail time, although a judge can order an offender to spend…
The Future of Personal Bankruptcy in a Post-Obamacare World
The Supreme Court recently gave approval to the Obama administration’s health care reform, and Northeastern University law professor Daniel Austin believes the decision will also affect personal bankruptcy. In 2014, Austin released a study which looked at Massachusetts bankruptcy filings after state lawmakers made purchasing health insurance mandatory. Austin evaluated 5,400 bankruptcy cases that were filed…
Repeat DUI Offenses in Arizona
According to statistics from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), around one-third of all drivers arrested for or convicted of drunk driving are repeat DUI offenders. Another 50 to 75 percent of convicted drunk drivers continue to drive, even on a suspended license. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control state that an average drunk driver…
Man Arrested for ‘Extreme DUI’ After Driving the Wrong Way
Authorities have confirmed that a Phoenix man has been arrested for driving the wrong way on Interstate 17. He was stopped and arrested just north of Black Canyon City. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety Damian Ballesteros, 39, was arrested for driving southbound in the northbound lane on I-17. His actions resulted in…
DNA Errors Raise Issues in Court Proceedings
The FBI has recently made admissions about data errors in calculating DNA probabilities. These revelations have challenged the infallibility of DNA evidence. For years, DNA has enjoyed a reputation as the “forensic gold standard.” Currently, prosecutors and bureau officials state that the mistakes will have a minimal effects on criminal cases. However, the real impact…
New Arizona Statistics Reveal Changes in DUI Numbers
The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has recently released new statistics that show a large increase in the number of DUI arrests in Arizona from the years 2008 to 2011. Other data from the Arizona Department of Transportation shows that from 2007 to 2014 the number of fatal crashes has decreased by 33 percent. This…