Palestini Law – Don’t Be a Turkey

Thanksgiving 2023

According to most TV commercials, the holidays are a joyous time where friends and family gather to enjoy each other’s company, share meals and gifts, and smile happily into the camera while holding a product placement. In real life, we all know that the day before Thanksgiving should only be spent at a bar with…

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What to Do if You’re Accused of Domestic Violence in Arizona

Domestic Violence Law in Arizona

Generally I like to start these posts in a lighthearted manner, but today’s topic is no joke and it’s quickly becoming the majority of my caseload: domestic violence. As a defense attorney, I’ve seen my fair share of domestic violence cases, and I’ve seen the amount of physical and emotional pain a domestic violence situation…

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Standing Strong for Justice: Safeguarding Victim Rights in Arizona

In the realm of criminal law, the focus often centers around the defendants – individuals who are facing legal action due to alleged misconduct. However, there’s another side to the story that’s just as crucial but sometimes overlooked: the victims. At Palestini Law, we’re not only dedicated to defending those accused of crimes, but also…

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The Alabama Slamma

The Alabama Slamma

By now you’ve likely seen footage of what’s being called the Alabama Tea Party, the Riverboat Rumble, and the ‘Bama Brawl – the now infamous footage of a multi-man melee that broke out last weekend when an argument over a boat docking post turned into a no-holds-barred free-for-all, complete with a folding-chair headshot that made…

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Arizona Judge Declares Law Limiting Filming of Police Unconstitutional: A Victory for Transparency and Accountability

Filming the Police in Arizona

In a significant victory for civil liberties and government accountability, an Arizona judge recently ruled that the state’s law limiting the filming of police officers is unconstitutional. This landmark decision has far-reaching implications for citizens’ rights to record law enforcement activities and sheds light on the importance of transparency in our criminal justice system. In…

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Recent Supreme Court Rulings Explained

There’s no doubt that you were personally affected by at least one of the Supreme Court decisions that was handed down in the last few weeks, and there’s no doubt that the scorching heat of an unseasonably warm summer has made those feelings even more oppressive. While the heat doesn’t certain help the decisions made…

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Fireworks Law in Arizona

Fireworks Law in Arizona

Ah, Independence Day, a day for celebrating America in the best possible ways: grilling out, relaxing in the pool, and setting off fireworks. While there are really no laws governing your celebration with the first two, there are definitely laws dictating how, when, and where you can use the last one. But before you say…

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AI in the Legal Field

AI Lawyer

The 1987 cinematic classic Robocop was ripe with discussions on policing, politics, and automation, the film itself an advanced study on just exactly what it means to pursue justice from a completely objective perspective. Just kidding, the movie is a pile of hot garbage that spawned several sequels and somehow even a reboot, but nonetheless…

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Is Sexting a Crime?

Sexting is it a crime

“Keep it in your pants” is generally pretty sound advice. Unless you’re in the bathroom or getting ready for bed, there’s really not a whole lot of good that follows unzipping your pants anywhere else. However, when two people like each other very, very much… sometimes… you take off your pants and send each other…

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