It’s that time of year again. There’s a noticeable chill in the air, the leaves are changing colors, people are trading in their tank tops and sandals for peacoats and boots. Wait, who am I kidding? The temperature dropped by about ten degrees, so okay, Arizona, I’ll give you that #desertlife. Although we may not…
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again! Those of you familiar with the work of our firm know that we have been working passionately and closely with members of the regional veteran’s court, various City of Phoenix criminal justice personnel, and groups sympathetic to veteran’s issues to persuade the City of Scottsdale to host its…
This past weekend, October 15-16, marked a truly momentous occasion for those of us living in the Southwest. No, I am not talking about an entire day of rainfall or a day below 95° (it’s mid-October)–I am talking about the 7th annual Arizona Taco Festival! Tacos seem like a rite of passage in Arizona, and…
Did you know Arizona is one of only a few states in the nation that does not prohibit texting while driving? While many states, like neighboring California and Nevada, completely ban the use of hand-held cell phones, Arizona keeps its “wild west” status intact, replacing (or supplementing) six-shooters with cell phones. At the same time,…
“Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it; and this I know, my lords: that where law ends, tyranny begins.” William Pitt One person’s actions affected 24,000 guilty convictions. Annie Dookhan lied–for years. She “tested” samples in her crime lab without checking the samples out of the evidence lockers; she…
