By: Kylie Yanes A problem affecting many court cases and thousands of lives of children in Arizona involves how Arizona statute 13-705 refers to the age of a child who is a victim of a dangerous crime. These are certain criminal offenses where the victim was under the age of 15. Convictions for a dangerous … Continue reading Arizona Statute 13-705 Identification of a Child
The Victim’s Rights Movement in Arizona
By: Sarah Fisher Arizona has a robust structure for victims’ rights in the form of the Victim’s Bill of Rights (VBR). It is one of a growing number of states that are adjusting the criminal process to account for the victim’s wellbeing, desired outcome, and to prevent further re-traumatization. In 2018, many states passed a … Continue reading The Victim’s Rights Movement in Arizona
Should Arizona defense attorneys contact crime victims or their families?
By: Chad Edwards The criminal justice system and the crime itself often traumatize crime victims twice. This secondary impact on victims is protected by Arizona's Victims' Bill of Rights and victim-related statutes. Defendants have the right to be informed of and present at court proceedings. At such proceedings, defendants are further afforded the right to … Continue reading Should Arizona defense attorneys contact crime victims or their families?
Crisis in Harris County Jail
By: Angie Vertti Canto Harris County Jail detains over 10,000 people, over 80% of which are pretrial detainees. The jail’s average daily population has increased by 24% over the past two years. According to Harris County’s records, approximately 80% of people admitted to the jail are recorded as likely to be suffering from mental illness. … Continue reading Crisis in Harris County Jail
Slavery is Still Constitutional in Arizona: Abolishing Slavery and Prison Reform
By: Molly Launceford The Thirteenth Amendment was allegedly enacted to put an end to slavery in the United States; however, it is also the only legal justification that allows the practice of slavery to continue to this day. Under the Thirteenth Amendment, slavery and involuntary servitude were abolished, “except as a punishment for crime whereof … Continue reading Slavery is Still Constitutional in Arizona: Abolishing Slavery and Prison Reform
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