Arizona Governor signs bill changing current civil forfeiture laws. On May 5, Governor Doug Ducey signed House Bill 2810, which rewrote large portions of Arizona’s civil forfeiture laws. This new bill will make it more difficult for the government to …
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Supreme Court changes course with ruling on juvenile sentenced to life without parole. On April 22, 2021, The Supreme Court slowed its path of leniency for minors convicted of serious crimes. In a 6-to-3 ruling, the court said, “judges need …
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Rideout Law joins AZTV to explain current state marijuana laws. On 4/20, attorney Brad Rideout of Rideout Law joined AZTV and host Brand Perry to break down the Arizona Marijuana laws and how to stay on the right side of …
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Sports betting has made it to Arizona after the signing of a new bill and amendments to the current compact. On April 15, Governor Doug Ducey officially signed House Bill 2772 along with amendments to current gaming compacts with the …
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Growing awareness of the illicit massage business is raising concerns with past treatment from police during cases. Following the deadly shooting in a spa outside Atlanta, Georgia in March, there has been growing awareness about the illicit massage industry, crackdowns …
Dangers in Police Crackdowns for Illicit Massage Businesses. Read More »
Arizona’s legalization of recreational marijuana has created a host of confusion and changes for both law enforcement and the public. Since Arizona passed the historic Proposition 207 this last November, businesses, citizens, and law enforcement have been trying to adjust …
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With a new state legislature in place, Arizona has new opportunities for criminal justice reform, while potential challenges loom in the distance. For the last few years, criminal justice reform has been stalled in the state of Arizona. Due to …
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Parties on both sides of the aisle agree that prison reform must happen. However, what policy solutions would work best and how should they be implemented? Over 2.3 million Americans have spent at least some part of their life behind …
Could Public Policy Fix the Challenges that Ex-Convicts Face? Read More »
Through extensive guidelines and limiting capacity, Mohave County Jail has kept Coronavirus contained while the rest of the county experiences widespread outbreaks. With any pandemic comes a host of new challenges for prisons and jails. Containment of any virus or …
Mohave County Jail Succeeds in Containment of Coronavirus Read More »
The United States has seen a number of positive reforms to criminal justice over the course of 2020, with just a few minor setbacks. This year has been a tough one for millions of Americans all around the country. Through …
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