Arkansas: Say It Right or Pay the Price!
The state of Arkansas’s name is derived from the French pronunciation of a Native American term “akakaze,” meaning “land of downriver people” or “people of the south wind.” This southeastern state contains diverse geography and a strong sense of pride in its origins—keep reading…
Why are domestic violence cases so common?
Tucson courts are absolutely filled to the brim with domestic violence cases. I’ve thought a lot about why this is— as well as whether or not it always been this way— and I’ve discovered that the answers to these questions are not simple ones.…
Idaho: Great Potatoes, Ridiculous Laws
The state of Idaho is famously nicknamed the “Gem State,” because nearly every type of gemstone has been found within the state’s borders. In addition to a wide array of gemstones, Idaho has a collection of laws that are just about as dumb as…
Domestic Violence: Child Abuse
“My kid did something wrong and I disciplined her for it: I spanked her. Now, I am charged with a domestic violence assault crime and the Department of Child Safety ( formerly Child Protective Services or CPS) is in my life. How can this…
Answering Common Questions about Domestic Violence Charges
Considering that the net for domestic violence offences in Arizona has been cast very wide, there are a number of situations in which you or a loved one may be charged with domestic violence despite lack of evidence, lack of intent, or even lack…
New Sentencing Bill Will Help Prosecutors Coerce Guilty Pleas From Drug Defendants
It’s already easy enough for attorneys do coerce a guilty plea from a defendant in a drug case: 97% of federal drug defendants end up pleading guilty. If that number sounds high, prepare for it to possibly go higher thanks to the new Sentencing…