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Crime and Criminals

Phoenix has its share of crime. After all, it is one of the largest cities in the country. Here are some links and resources about crime and criminals in Phoenix and in Arizona.
Arizona Attorney General
Attorney General has jurisdiction over Arizona's Consumer Fraud Act, white collar crime, organized crime, public corruption, drugs, environmental laws, civil rights laws and crimes committed in more than one county.
Arizona Crime Victims
Services available from the State of Arizona, descriptions of the criminal justice system, what rights you have, facts about certain types of crime, and more.
Arizona Defensive Driving School
If you've received a moving violation in Arizona, you may be able to attend Defensive Driving School, otherwise known as Traffic School, to have the ticket diverted.
Arizona Department of Public Safety
The DPS enforces state laws, deters criminal activity, and assures highway and public safety.
Arizona DUI Laws
Here are 10 things you need to know before you get stopped for DUI in Arizona.
Arizona Law Requires That License Plates Be Clearly Visible
On January 1, 2009 a new license plate law went into effect in Arizona targeting the use of license plate frames that cover up parts of the plate.
Arizona Liquor Laws - Legal Drinking Age in Arizona
Here are ten things you should know about Arizona Liquor Laws, including the legal drinking age, hours bars are open, and who can be served alcohol.
Arizona Repeals Sex Laws
In May 2001 Arizona Governor Jane Dee Hull signed into law a bill that repealed a ban on sodomy, oral sex and cohabitation.
Arizona's Sex Offenders Online
Arizona's Department of Public Safety knows that there are about 11,000 sex offenders in the State of Arizona. You can find out where they live.
Bob Crane's Murder
Best known as the star of Hogan's Heroes, he was murdered in his Scottsdale apartment in 1978. The case has never been solved.
Concealed Weapon Permit
This will let you know who can get a permit in Arizona to carry a concealed weapon, and what it takes to get one.
Don Bolles
Don Bolles was a reporter for The Arizona Republic who was killed when his car exploded. The case has never been solved.
Driving Under the Influence in Arizona
Find out what will happens if you are stopped for DUI, or driving under the influence, in Arizona.
DUI in Arizona - Drunk Driving
If you get pulled over for DUI in Arizona, here are some things you need to know.
DUI in Arizona
Learn about the civil and criminal issues, and the role of MVD when you are convicted of a DUI.
Ernesto Miranda
In 1963, Ernesto Miranda was arrested in Phoenix, Arizona for armed robbery, and for kidnapping and raping a slightly retarded 18-year-old woman. This case led to the process of reading "Miranda Rights," where the police are required to advise people that they do no have to incriminate themselves.
If You Are Arrested
A local Phoenix defense attorney tells you what to do if you are arrested, and what your Miranda rights mean to you.
Is Phoenix Safe or is Phoenix Dangerous
A study of crime statistics puts the City of Phoenix and the metro area in the list of the most dangerous cities to live in.
Keep Your Home Safe While You're Away
Here are some easy things you can do to keep burglars away from your home while you are on vacation.
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Mug Shots
Check out the mug shots of the people booked into the Maricopa County Jail this past week. See anyone you know?
Motorcycle Thefts
Find out where Arizona ranks for motorcycle thefts in the U.S.
Phoenix FBI
Includes the Phoenix FBI's most wanted.
Photo Radar - Red Light Camera
Is photo radar helping to minimize injuries, or is photo radar an invasion of our privacy? Read one opinion about what those red light cameras and speed cameras mean to our citizens.
Report a Litterbug
Arizona residents have a way to report people who throw trash from their vehicles. Litter is a big problem in Phoenix.
Sex Offender Registry - Poll
Megan's Law resulted in the implementation of the Sex Offender Registry, but not everyone agrees that the sex offender registry is a good thing. What do you think?
Smile for the Speed Camera - Photo Radar Exposed
A review of the book "Smile for the Spped Camera! Photo Radar Exposed!" An Arizona attorney wrote this book to address concerns about photo radar and advises you what to do if you get a photo radar ticket.
Vehicle Theft in Arizona
We're Number One! We're Number One! Uh, but this is not a good thing....

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