Criminal Law

Lori Vallow Daybell’s Self-Representation and the High-Stakes Courtroom Drama The second day of Lori Vallow Daybell’s trial in Arizona has once again captivated legal experts and the public alike. The proceedings, concerning charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in connection with the killing of Brandon Boudreaux, offer a front-row seat to a case filled […] More

Arizona’s Weather and Community Safety: A Close Look at Recent Events Arizona is no stranger to extreme weather, heated debates over public safety, and ongoing legal challenges that continue to affect communities across the state. Recent events—from unexpected thunderstorms and flash flooding in the High Country to a string of violent incidents in Mesa and […] More

An Examination of Group Home Policies and Their Impact on Vulnerable Youth Recent events in Mesa, Arizona, have forced us to take a closer look at the way group homes operate and how law enforcement and child welfare systems coordinate to safeguard at-risk youth. The unsettling case of Emily Pike, a San Carlos Apache teen […] More

Understanding the Yuma Child Homicide Incident: A Closer Look at a Troubling Case The incident surrounding the tragic death of a two-year-old boy in Yuma, Arizona, has sparked heated debates and raised many questions about our legal and social systems. As an opinion editorial, this piece seeks to get into the tangled issues of law […] More

Jacob Meisner’s Court Appearance and Its Implications in the Preston Lord Case The recent court proceeding involving Jacob Meisner has once again thrust the Preston Lord case into the spotlight. Six suspects—including Meisner—are still charged with murder related to the tragic death of Preston Lord in October 2023. Meisner, facing accusations of aggravated robbery, kidnapping, […] More

Home Invasion and the Right to Self-Defense: A Closer Look The recent incident in Phoenix, where a homeowner shot a stranger found inside her house, has sparked conversation about self-defense laws and the tricky parts of home security. This opinion editorial takes a closer look at the legal, social, and ethical twists and turns surrounding […] More

Understanding the Incident in Mesa, Arizona The recent case from Mesa, Arizona, in which a mother is accused of repeatedly attempting to kill her autistic son, has sparked a maelstrom of reactions. It is a story filled with tangled issues and nerve-racking legal and social implications. In this opinion editorial, we will get into the […] More

Incident Overview: A Hit-and-Run in Old Town Scottsdale The recent incident in Old Town Scottsdale, where a man suffered life-threatening injuries in a hit-and-run crash, has set off a storm of public concern and legal questions. In the early hours just after 2:15 a.m., Scottsdale Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck along […] More

Community Appeals and Personal Reflections on a Tragic Halloween Night The recent call for the public’s help in identifying two persons of interest in connection with a fatal Halloween party shooting has sparked intense debate and concern in our community. In a case that unfolded on the early morning hours of October 27, 2024, the […] More

Legal Underpinning of Hit-and-Run Incidents in Urban Environments The recent hit-and-run incident in north Phoenix, which resulted in the tragic death of 46-year-old Rogelio Peregrino, invites us to take a closer look at the legal foundations that guide our society when such events occur. This case, though disheartening, serves as a pivotal moment to examine […] More

Analyzing the Tragic Case: Domestic Violence, Manipulation, and a Broken System The brutal murder of Alison Gregory in Arizona has rocked the community and raised deep questions about domestic violence, manipulation, and the legal system’s ability to catch up with the tangled issues of abusive relationships. In this opinion editorial, we take a closer look […] More