Arizona DUI Enforcement Crackdown Over Labor Day


It’s Labor Day and for police across the state it means heightened DUI efforts. Far from unusual, holiday weekends are a popular time for drinking and driving and for police to get some arrests made. Whether you’re in Tucson or Phoenix, expect both local and state agencies to be out in full force. [read more...]

This entry was posted on Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 12:18 pm and is filed under DUI. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Arizona Will Vote on Medical Marijuana


This November, Arizona could be the latest state to add medical marijuana legislation to the books. Though the proposed laws are stricter than California’s, Arizonans may be poised to allow some of the most sick residents access to the “benefits” of pot. [read more...]

This entry was posted on Monday, August 23rd, 2010 at 11:36 am and is filed under drug offenses. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Arizona’s New Concealed Weapons Law


Several laws went into effect this past week. For one, it is now lawful for Arizonans to possess sparklers! On a more serious note, however, it’s also okay for residents to carry a concealed weapon without a specific permit. [read more...]

This entry was posted on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 at 1:15 pm and is filed under gun laws. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Speed Cameras Removed From AZ Freeways


At midnight last night the infamous speed cams that viewed so many Arizona freeways were shut off. Originally put up in 2008 the cameras fell far short of their estimated potential revenue and the contract with their provider was allowed to expire.

Redflex, the company behind the cameras, has until November to finish removing all of the 78 cameras around Arizona. The company states it will keep the cameras up for another month to gather speed information despite the suspended use. [read more...]

This entry was posted on Friday, July 16th, 2010 at 1:01 pm and is filed under traffic. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

AZ Doctor Charged with Drug Offenses


A Tucson podiatrist stands accused of several prescription drug offenses along with two of her employees. It appears the woman and her staff were writing and filling fraudulent prescriptions at local pharmacies. It isn’t clear whether the acts were done to feed their own addictions or if the pills were then sold. [read more...]

This entry was posted on Thursday, July 8th, 2010 at 2:18 pm and is filed under drug offenses. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Sheriff Arpaio’s Sweeps’ Effectiveness Questioned


The Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio is nationally known for his immigration sweeps. While the new controversial law taking effect next month won’t really change his actions, people are wondering if the resources used thus far in the sweeps have been wisely spent.

Over the past two years, the sheriff has received much criticism for his approach to law enforcement. He considers it his job to stop illegal immigrants in his communities and has directed law enforcement to stop people for nearly any violation if suspected of being in Arizona illegally. [read more...]

This entry was posted on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at 6:15 am and is filed under criminal charges. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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