Criminal Law

Exploring the Sharp Rise in Police Shootings Following the End of DOJ Oversight The recent surge in officer-involved shootings in Phoenix has sparked a heated debate among legal experts, community members, and policymakers. In the aftermath of the Trump-era Justice Department ending its oversight of the Phoenix Police Department, many are left wondering what led […] More

Reflecting on the Impact of Arizona’s Serial Killings The recent conviction of Cleophus Cooksey Jr. on eight murder charges in Arizona has stirred a mix of emotions and reflections in our society. While the shocking string of fatal shootings in Phoenix and Glendale has left a community reeling, this case also opens up a conversation […] More

Arizona Correctional Crisis: A Closer Look at Inmate Deaths and Policy Shifts The recent tragedy involving the deaths of three inmates in a Tucson prison has sparked a serious debate about safety, accountability, and the intertwined challenges facing Arizona’s correction system. As Arizona’s Director of Corrections, Ryan Thornell, steps forward to testify before state lawmakers, […] More

Examining the Legal and Ethical Issues in Pandemic-Era Fraud Recent legal cases have shown that the twists and turns of fraud are as unpredictable as ever—especially during times of crisis. One such example is the case of Frank Richard Nickens, a 58-year-old Arizona resident who was sentenced to three years in federal prison for wire […] More

Missing Hiker Rescue: A Reflection on Outdoor Safety, Media Portrayals, and Legal Oversight The dramatic rescue of Janelle Banda, a 32‐year‐old hiker who was found dehydrated and suffering from minor injuries after going missing for three days in the so-called “Edge of the World” area in Arizona, offers an opportunity to reexamine the various tangled […] More

Introduction: A Time to Reflect on Government Resilience Amid Crisis Recent events have brought to the forefront the challenging and tense reality that our state leaders and their families sometimes face. The arson attack on the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence has served as a stark reminder that when public spaces and homes of elected officials are […] More

The Theft of an Armored Humvee: A Baffling Case in Military Accountability The recent arrest of six individuals – including two West Virginia National Guard members – in conjunction with the theft of an armored Humvee from a Millwood Armory in Jackson County, West Virginia, has raised many tricky parts in the realm of military […] More

Controversial Reinstatement Sparks Heated Debate in Academia The return of a computer science lecturer at Ben Gurion University in Be’er Sheva has ignited a storm of opinion in legal and academic circles. Dr. Sebastian Ben Daniel, also known by his social media pseudonym John Brown, was originally suspended following a series of contentious posts on […] More

Opinion: Wyoming Court’s Ruling Challenges The Balance Of Power Law Versus Law Enforcement: The Power Struggle It’s not every day that Wyoming’s courts make headline news. However, a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, allowing citizens to sue the government for negligent investigations by law enforcement, has set the cat among the pigeons. This ruling […] More