As an Arizona criminal defense attorney in Mesa, I have found it interesting how the George Zimmerman trial has created a national debate about the wisdom of so-called "stand your ground" laws. Many states have enacted such statutes which basically remove the ancient requirement that one had a duty to retreat prior to claiming self-defense. … [Read more...] about Can you “stand your ground” in Arizona?
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Domestic Violence Leads to Divorce
It is no surprise that abusive relationships often end in divorce. After a mere 41 days of marriage, television personality Evelyn Lozada has filed for divorce from her husband and NFL star Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson. Johnson was recently arrested after allegedly head-butting Lozada. Johnson was then released by the Miami Dolphins one day later, and … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence Leads to Divorce
Criminal Defense Lawyer | California Teacher Charged For Misconduct With a Minor
The criminal statutes of every state in the Union contain time limitations. Although the various states differ greatly in their applicable limitation periods, the reason for their existence is always the same. “Statutes of limitation in criminal cases are designed primarily to protect the accused from the burden of defending himself against charges … [Read more...] about Criminal Defense Lawyer | California Teacher Charged For Misconduct With a Minor