Authorities are calling it “domestic terrorism.” Law enforcement has swarmed a nine-mile zone, helicopters buzzing overhead. And someone—or some ones—continues brazenly sending bullets and other “projectiles” into random vehicles, day and night, along a stretch of our city where more than 200,000 vehicles travel daily.[1] In the past two weeks, there have been approximately a…
We’ve posted previous blogs discussing the state of forensic labs across the country, and one common refrain seems to be that many crime labs are unable to hire well-qualified analysts and forensic scientists due to budget constraints. This inability is consistent and is perpetuated by a failure to conduct proper testing, interviews, and background checks…
If you’ve lived in the Valley for any length of time, you’ve probably discovered that Arizona has some incredible restaurants. From the best pizza in the world to savory Swedish and Ethiopian dishes to perfectly balanced cocktails, there are so many dishes to taste that we have two restaurant weeks every year. But this weekend…
This weekend hosts Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and Maricopa County StandDown, a local event that helps to care for, honor, and respect some very important people: our Veterans. The men and women of the Armed Forces have served our country and fought to protect us and our rights. They deserve not only our gratitude and…
The spotlight is back on us, Arizona! This is one of the best times of the year to be in the Valley, and whether you’re looking forward to the Pro Bowl, the Phoenix Open, or just ready to watch the biggest football game of the year, we hope you have a bit of time to…
Veterans Day is tomorrow, November 11, and marks the day we recognize and honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who have served our country. These individuals devoted themselves to protecting the United States in addition to fighting for others who could not fight for themselves. One of the ways that we…
The National Football League has spent the past few weeks in the media spotlight, but perhaps more so for disciplinary reasons than for miraculous touchdowns, bright new running backs, or impressive though aging quarterbacks. Who hasn’t heard about the numerous legal and personal issues associated with Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson, Josh Gordon, or Wes Welker?…
As you are likely aware by this time, Olympian Oscar Pistorius has been found not guilty of murder. Instead, the judge found that he had committed “culpable homicide.” Many are shocked by this decision, including Prosecutor Gerrie Nel, who has apparently already begun working on an appeal of the judge’s decision, according to The Guardian’s…
As you finish making your plans for this long Memorial Day weekend, pack your sunscreen, and get ready for the barbecues, take some time to be thankful and reflect on what our veterans have done for our country and the lives that have been lost along the way. They have fought to found this country,…
Imagine that your friend “George” has cancer and got a medical marijuana card, and he utilizes the card as intended by his treating physician. He’s extremely cautious about when and how he ingests marijuana because he knows that it can affect his ability to drive and perform certain tasks. If he smoked marijuana, he always…
