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Murder Suspect Backs Out of Plea Agreement
A man accused of running over and killing his stepdaughter’s boyfriend has abandoned a plea agreement he originally entered into with authorities, according to a recent report. Kingman police arrested Michael Anthony Rivera for running down his stepdaughter’s boyfriend two years ago, and his current attorney, the fourth one so far to handle his case,…
Phoenix Police Arrest Sexual Assault Suspect
Phoenix law enforcement officials have announced an arrest in the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl. The young woman contacted authorities and reported being the victim of a sexual assault. Police later apprehended 29-year-old Alexander Quihuis and charged him with one count of sexual conduct with a minor based on the alleged victim’s report.…
Fatal Shooting Leads to $1M Bond
A man accused of a gang-related drive-by shooting that killed one woman and injured three people has been arrested and bond has been set at $1 million by a Phoenix judge. Marquis Daquan Young is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder as well as charges of drive-by shooting, weapons misconduct, street gang membership and…
Famous Last Words: A DUI Will Never Happen To Me!
If you knew how many people are currently facing DUI charges who at one time said, “A DUI will never happen to me!” you would probably be surprised. There are thousands of people in court in the country every year facing a DUI that they never believed they would get. Of course, no one really…
Top Law Official Says You Cannot Afford DUI
The County Attorney for Maricopa County, Bill Montgomery, was quoted recently as saying, “You literally cannot afford the consequences of driving impaired. You will spend time in jail.” This statement came about in conjunction with an announcement at the State Capitol in Phoenix that several police departments across the state were operating a holiday DUI…
MADD Program Encourages Tying One On for Safety
Mothers Against Drunk Driving used the opportunity of holiday parties this past year to launch the “Tie One On for Safety” program. This campaign, sponsored by Desert Car Care Centers as well as MADD, encouraged drivers to sign a pledge that they would refrain from drinking and driving during the season. Each participant received a…
So You Got Arrested: 4 Rules To Live By
Every day, people are arrested by the police for crimes of all types. Most people who are arrested probably never thought it would happen to them. Being arrested is not something people plan for and some simply do not know how to respond. In reality, people who are not normally “lawbreakers” and have never been…
How Do Prosecutors Decide on Felony vs. Misdemeanor?
When you are charged with a crime, there are two types of charges you may face. The first, known as a misdemeanor, is a relatively small crime that carries a light sentence. A misdemeanor is a crime that carries a penalty of less than one year in jail and relatively small fines. Felony charges, on…
Tom Chambers Arrested for DUI
Former Phoenix Suns player-turned-commentator Tom Chambers was arrested in Scottsdale recently on suspicion of DUI, according to official reports. Scottsdale police say that they found two empty beer bottles in his truck, that he smelled of alcohol and that he was “somewhat belligerent” when he was pulled over. When questioned, Chambers admitted to having “a…