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…
Read MoreArizona Judge Declares Law Limiting Filming of Police Unconstitutional: A Victory for Transparency and Accountability
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…
Read MoreRecent 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…
Read MoreFireworks 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…
Read MoreAI in the Legal Field
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…
Read MoreIs Sexting 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…
Read MoreWhat Are the Criminal Penalties When a Student Brings a Gun to School in Arizona?
In light of a recent story of a 6 year old bringing a gun to campus and shooting his first grade teacher, I figure now is a good time to cover the penalties involved for both the students and the parents in these situations. No funny quips or clever word play this time around -…
Read MoreSolicitation Law in Arizona
Jennifer Lopez said it best when she sang “my love don’t cost a thing.” We all know that, in reality, love costs something – but what if that something is actual money? With the rise of OnlyFans and other “premium content subscription” service sites, the lines may begin to blur: if I’m going to pay…
Read MoreNew Year, New Laws
As we ring in 2023 and proudly proclaim “new year, new me,” one voice in Arizona shouts that mantra just a little louder than the rest – the voice of justice. That’s right, as the clock struck midnight on January 1st, a new series of laws took effect across the state, and all of them…
Read MoreHow to Get a Passport as a Felon
So you’ve decided to flee the country. Not for any illegal purpose, obviously, just to get away, to see the sights and sounds of a new place. Everyone already knows that the biggest hassle with international travel isn’t airline bag fees or brushing up on your language skills – it’s getting your passport in order.…
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