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What Happens When I Am Arrested?
If you have never been arrested, the process can be frightening and intimidating. However, it is important that you understand the things you should and should not do whenever you are placed in this situation. The best way to protect yourself is to understand what is happening, what your rights are, and how you can…
Exemptions for Automobiles in Arizona Bankruptcy
When you file a bankruptcy in Arizona, you are allowed to exempt certain items and protect them from your creditors. One of the items that may fall under the exemption scheme is your automobile. Whether you have a car, truck or van, your vehicle may be protected by an exemption so that you can keep it even…
You Have The Right To An Attorney
Part of the famous “Miranda warning” is the right to an attorney. It is usually phrased in this way: “You have the right to have an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.” What does that really mean, and what are your rights regarding an attorney…
Can I Stop a Wage Garnishment?
Wage garnishment is a way that creditors try to collect their debts. Garnishment is also known as “wage attachment” or “wage withholding.” In a garnishment proceeding, a creditor sends an order to the employer to withhold a portion of your wages each pay period. The employer must send that part of your paycheck directly to…
Adult Killed, Teen Injured at Phoenix Halloween Party
A 24-year-old man was killed and a teen was injured when gunfire broke out at a Halloween Party in west Phoenix, according to recent reports. Police say that the party, which was held at a residence near 67th Avenue and Van Buren, included as many as 400 people, many of whom attempted to flee when…
Arizona Attempts to Illegally Import Lethal Injection Drug
A shipment of lethal injection drugs was seized by federal agents at the Phoenix airport after Arizona officials attempted to illegally import the substances, according to recent reports. The state paid nearly $27,000 for quantities of sodium thiopental, the anesthetic used to carry out lethal injections. However, the companies that still manufacture the drug are…
Halloween DUI Patrols Sweep for Holiday Drunk Drivers
The Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety noted that 45 strategic areas were set up across the state for weekend patrols over Halloween 2015, which fell on a Saturday. The Phoenix Police Department, Maricopa County patrols and Arizona State University Police were all involved in these patrols, which targeted drunk drivers through increased saturation patrols…
Important Things to Consider Before Filing for Bankruptcy
If you are struggling with a high amount of debt, filing for bankruptcy may have crossed your mind. For some, this can be a good option, although it is not the right choice for everyone. There are pros and cons to filing for bankruptcy, so it is important to thoroughly consider the following before filing:
When is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Preferable to Chapter 7?
When filing for bankruptcy in Arizona, there are several situations in which a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing is preferable to a Chapter 7. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is usually the best choice for those who are behind on a mortgage or business payment and want to keep the property at the end of the bankruptcy…