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Driver Responsible for LA Crash Had AZ DUI Conviction
The driver who has been arrested in connection with a Metrolink crash in Oxnard, California, has been arrested multiple times in his home state of Arizona and had a 1998 DUI conviction here, according to recent reports. Jose Alejandro Sanchez-Ramirez was allegedly driving down the tracks of an Oxnard railroad before abandoning his truck. The…
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…
How DUI Conviction Affects Your Future
It may be tempting to treat a first-time DUI as a minor setback, but a DUI affects your future for a long time. Not only can you face immediate issues such as jail time and fines, but you may be facing months or years of recovery in terms of your driver’s license and car insurance…
Do I Have To List All My Assets in a Bankruptcy?
A couple questions bankruptcy attorneys often hear are “Do I have to list all my assets? What about those that are not worth any money?” The strict answer to this question is “Yes, you must list all of your assets.” The realistic answer is, “You must list most of your assets.” What Are Assets? An…
Does Bankruptcy Ruin Your Credit?
Loan companies like to frighten potential bankruptcy candidates with warnings about bankruptcy “ruining your credit” for 20 years or so into the future. However, the truth is that by the time most people file bankruptcy, their credit rating is so low that the bankruptcy itself does little additional damage. In fact, bankruptcy may actually help…
New Prostitution Bill May Clear Some Records
A bill before the Arizona legislature may expunge a person’s criminal record if he or she was arrested for sex-related crimes such as prostitution while a minor. The person would also have to be ruled a sex trafficking victim. Currently, Arizona law stipulates such convictions remain on a person’s record. This often causes considerable frustration…
28-Year-Old Cold Case Solved With New Evidence
After tireless efforts by a victim’s relatives, a 28-year-old cold case murder investigation has been solved, according to recent reports. Donald and Ellen Criswell recently discussed the painstaking research required to find their niece Deanna Lee Criswell’s murderer. Donald Criswell described his “obsession” with first finding his missing niece and then with her murderer. Deanna…
Man Arrested for Two Counts of Aggravated DUI
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man on two counts of aggravated DUI recently, according to reports. Denny Bender, 23, was arrested for DUI while on a suspended license, which is a felony charge, as well as having his third DUI in seven years, which is another felony. Witnesses reported an erratic driver in the…
How Does Bankruptcy Affect Household Possessions?
When you file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you are allowed to exempt a certain amount of your personal assets from the proceedings. Under Arizona law, strict monetary limits are set on these exemptions. This means that you must sometimes make choices about which household possessions to keep and which to turn over…