Consequences of a DUI Conviction Go Beyond the Law
Being convicted of driving under the influence or DUI carries heavy penalties in Arizona, including jail time, large fines, suspension of license and probation. Arizona is known for its tough prosecution of drunk driving offenses, so it is important to be aware of the consequences of being convicted. However, the consequences of a DUI do…
Three Men Dead After High-Speed Crash
According to Phoenix police, three men were killed in a high-speed crash late on a Sunday night. The victims of the accident have been identified as driver Erik Sanchez-Valdez, 23, and passengers Francisco Hidalgo, 22, and Juan Guerrero, 25. Police report that Sanchez-Valdez was driving a 1996 G.M.C. pickup truck south on 91st Avenue when…
Avoid a DUI This St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2015, is St. Patrick’s Day, a fun-filled day which celebrates Irish heritage. Part of this celebration, for many people, includes drinking alcohol. However, an increase in alcohol consumption around holidays also means an increase in Arizona DUIs. According to reports from 2014, there were 233 drunk driving arrests made over the St. Patrick’s…
Arizona Drivers Face 104 Percent Insurance Rate Increase After DUI
According to a recent report, the average Arizona driver will face a 104 percent rate increase on car insurance after conviction for DUI. Nationally, drivers see an average 92 percent increase in insurance costs after a DUI, placing Arizona in the top of the rankings for most expensive insurance rate increases. Additionally, drivers will face…
Two Arson Investigators Cleared of Misconduct Charges
A recent investigation into two Phoenix arson investigators and their supervisor has resulted in the decision not to press charges against them for misconduct, according to recent reports. The probe concluded that shortcomings in a 2009 investigation were due to lack of training, not deliberate attempts to hide or change evidence. The decision was based…
Opposites Unite Over Criminal Justice Reform
The Coalition for Public Safety is a group that is made up of some startling adversaries. Both liberal and conservative, or “left” and “right” respectively, groups have united to address criminal justice issues, according to reports. The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with over-criminalization and mass incarceration becoming major factors…
Substitute Teacher Accused of Sexual Exploitation
Phoenix authorities have entered five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor against a substitute teacher at Cortez High School, according to reports. Greg Paul Parr, 49, was arrested after high school administrators examined the contents of a thumb driver that had been left in a classroom and realized that the images on the drive…
Legal Loophole Over Broken Tail Lights Closed By New Bill
Lawmakers are sponsoring a new bill regarding the number of working taillights on a vehicle. This bill was written in order to close a legal loophole that some claim allowed a DUI driver to go free, according to reports. In 2011, a Tucson man had his DUI charges dismissed by the Arizona Court of Appeals…
Phoenix Police Officer Investigated For Fraud
A sergeant with the Phoenix police is being investigated for allegedly receiving thousands of dollars in pay for work he did not perform. The investigation could lead to criminal charges if proof is obtained that the unidentified officer deliberately falsified time sheets in order to receive payment. An internal investigation is underway to determine if…