Monthly Archives: May 2012

VAWA Renewal on Hold

The fate of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) seems to be hanging in limbo these days as the House and Senate seem to have two different versions of legislation they are trying to pass. In the world of high … Read More

Posted in Domestic Violence |

‘Salts’ Not Made for the Bath

The media lately has been flooded with stories of insanity surrounding the new drug phenomenon known as “bath salts.” But what are they? It sounds harmless enough but this synthetic stimulant is extremely dangerous and is easily overdosed. There are … Read More

Posted in Drug Crime |

Former Wildcat Basketball Player Facing Felony Charges

During the early morning hours of April 20th, an alleged female victim claims to have been assaulted by former Arizona Wildcats basketball forward, Jesse Perry. Pretrial for three charges of domestic violence finished on May 24th . Perry has been … Read More

Posted in Domestic Violence |

Slaying at Avondale Graduation

A day that was to honor the commencement of Garden Lakes Elementary School’s eighth grade class, tragically ended with the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Avondale resident Tekesha Barnes. Barnes was attending the eighth grade graduation for her child, she also … Read More

Posted in Domestic Violence, Violent Crime |

Father of Two Arrested for West Valley Sex Crimes

Social networking can be a valuable resource for people seeking employment. However, job-seekers are advised to be extremely critical of who they meet from social networking sites and where the meetings take place. In light of a current arrest in … Read More

Posted in Sex Crimes |

Domestic Violence Victim Successfully Advocates for Law Change

A local, Gilbert domestic violence victim, Leah Pettyjohn took charge of a campaign to prevent those charged with domestic violence offense from being released into a transitional program three months before their sentences were to end. Senator Andy Biggs and … Read More

Posted in Domestic Violence |

What is Clemency and When is it Granted?

What is Clemency? Clemency essentially is the legal forgiveness of a crime or the removal of all or part of the penalty associated with said crime. There are effectively, three types of forgiveness that fall under the umbrella of clemency: … Read More

Posted in Uncategorized |

Shooter in Domestic Violence Dispute gets 15 Years

In October 2011, police officers responded to a domestic violence dispute on the Hopi Indian Reservations. Mitchell James Karty, a former United States Marine sniper, had left the house before officers arrived. While officers were waiting for Karty’s wife to … Read More

Posted in Domestic Violence |

How Multi-Level Marketing Varies from a Ponzi Scheme

A Ponzi scheme, named after Italian Immigrant Charles Ponzi, is a form of investment fraud. In basic terms, a Ponzi scheme is an investment operation where existing investors are paid a return from funds contributed by new investors instead of … Read More

Posted in White Collar Crime |

What Constitutes Aggravated Assault in Arizona? Part III

Aggravated assault is a simple assault that includes use of a deadly weapon or object; or one that is committed at, or by, a particular individual. Reviewing the lengthy Arizona statutes regarding violent crimes can be an extensive, confusing process. … Read More

Posted in Criminal Defense, Violent Crime |