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FBI now tracking animal abuse cases nationwide

Posted On February 10, 2016 I Felonies

Arizona pet owners might be interested to learn that the FBI began keeping detailed records of animal cruelty cases across the United States on Jan. 1. The agency already monitors serious crimes like homicide, assault, arson and burglary.

Studies have shown that cruelty to animals is a starting point for many violent criminals, including serial killers.

Legal implications in false confession cases

Posted On February 3, 2016 I Criminal Defense

Arizona residents might be familiar with the Netflix documentary entitled “Making a Murderer”. The series addresses the false confession of an individual who was 16 years old at the time a female photographer was murdered in 2005. A similar false confession case occurred in 2009, involving a man who allegedly raped and strangled a female neighbor in 1993.

Prescription errors

Posted On February 1, 2016 I Medical Malpractice

When Arizona residents need to take medication, they rely on both their physician to prescribe the correct medication and dosage and their local pharmacy to fill the prescription accurately. Unfortunately, pharmacists and staff members sometimes make mistakes when filling prescriptions. If the patient does not catch the error in time, the consequences can be severe.

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