Find Out What To Do If You’re Charged With a White Collar Crime
In this entry, we continue our Legal Lingo series by focusing on charges for white collar crimes and why partnering with a lawyer is an absolute must if you face such charges. What is a white collar crime? The phrase “white-collar crime” was reportedly coined in 1939 to refer to nonviolent crimes committed for monetary…
Was a State Lawmaker Smart To Opt For Plea Deal?
An Arizona state lawmaker wisely accepted a plea deal that will keep her out of jail for unlawful use of food stamps. The Case at a Glance State Rep. Cecilia Velasquez was indicted in June on felony counts of fraud, theft and unlawful use of food stamps. She is accused of falsely claiming two dependents,…
Find Out About The Marijuana Breathalyzer
We wrote recently about how legalized pot in Arizona will affect the state’s toughest-in-the-land DUI laws. Because technology is constantly changing, cops will likely soon have a new tool in their arsenal: a marijuana breathalyzer. The Marijuana Breathalyzer at a Glance Developed by Mike Lynn, an emergency room doctor and a reserve officer with the…
Can You Guess How This Man Avoided Disaster?
Being accused of a sex crime is serious business. While the accusations alone can be devastating, a conviction can bring life-altering consequences. A man who recently had sexual assault charges dismissed is breathing a huge sigh of relief but realizes that he still has much work to do to clear his name.
Find Out How You Can Prevent a Halloween DUI From Haunting You
Halloween is one of those holidays that offers just as much fun for adults as it does for the kids. While the kids are out having fun trick-or-treating, many of the grownups will be at parties enjoying adult beverages. Because we want everyone to have a safe and fun Halloween, we’re offering these tips so…
You’ll Never Guess Why These DUI Charges Were Dropped!
Medication – not booze – has been ruled as the cause for driving under the influence (DUI) charges against a former US Navy Seal. The Case at a Glance The man was arrested in a convenience store parking lot at about 2:30 am on April 8 after police found him asleep behind the steering wheel…
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…
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.…
TV News Husband and Wife Team Plead Guilty – Some Charges Dropped
A husband and wife TV news anchor team who made news for all the wrong reasons have had child abuse and drug charges against them dismissed in exchange for a plea deal. How We Got Here The two former Tucson TV personalities rushed their baby daughter to a hospital when she began to act lethargic…