A new bill in Arizona would make it a class 1 misdemeanor to intentionally use a public bathroom or locker-room assigned to a gender other than what was listed on a person’s birth certificate. The penalties associated with the violation of the law would be a $2,500 fine or up to six months in prison. […]
Expert witnesses are crucial in the legal system. Many experts are chosen based upon their skill and knowledge in a particular field. Whether it’s a criminal case or civil lawsuit, an expert has a great impact on the outcome of a trail. Many prosecutors weigh the chances of a potential case based upon the […]
Life can be hard for a sex offender, not only are they some of the most vile criminals in the world, but if they make it out of prison alive the chances of them living a quasi-normal life are extremely low. No one wants to live next to a sex offender, and beyond that, very […]
It’s illegal to not move over or slow down when a law enforcement official has pulled someone over to the side of the road. This law seeks to protect officers and suspects that are in a vulnerable position during traffic stops. Overall, it is a perfectly reasonable and straightforward, if little known, law. However, that […]
Canada expanded its citizens arrest laws a few weeks ago. Citizen’s arrests are extremely prone to causing lawsuits. Citizens trying to do the right thing many times find themselves in court not as a witness, but as a defendant in a civil or even criminal case. In court, it can be substantially easier to bring […]
The Arizona House recently approved anti-animal abuse law that would forbid anyone living in the house with an animal abuser from keeping a pet for two years. The current Arizona law has no provision stating that an animal abuser is forbidden from taking in an animal after their case. Further the law would require, upon […]
One of the most frustrating things about getting a new phone is having a limed set of applications available. One type of phone may not work with a certain cellphone provider. To remedy this many people attempt to unlock their cellphones. But it has been questionable as to whether doing so would be legal. In […]
The AZ Supreme Court has unanimously agreed to throw out over 30 years of prior case history by ruling that individuals can no longer sue someone who aided in committing a fraud. This would mean that victims of fraud would only be allowed to recover from the perpetrator of the fraud. When someone finds themselves […]
This past week President Obama announced a ten-year study on the human mind. The project, called the Brain Activity Map, would study the inner workings of the brain. Scientists hope that it would lead to a better understanding of neurological disease. But, it has been suggested that such a study could support an already growing […]
Arizona has some serious DUI laws. A routine traffic stop can seem like a huge problem and can induce unnecessary panic. But, it doesn’t need to be that way. Here are a few tips to put yourself into a better position if you find yourself followed by come flashing lights. Pull Over, Safely. When you see the […]