Civil asset forfeiture reform: A solution in search of a problem
If the Arizona Legislature wants to help drug cartels and organized crime, then heeding the Institute for Justice and establishing a “conviction first” statute for civil forfeiture is a great start. The only people such a measure will hurt are law abiding citizens, prosecutors and police officers. But drug dealers? They will absolutely love it.
Arizona legislator charged with having open container
State Rep. Albert Hale has been charged with having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle, a misdemeanor that carries a maximum penalty of four months in jail if convicted.
Rep. Hale blood test after suspicion of DUI arrest shows no alcohol
Navajo County Attorney Brad Carlyon said Monday that he will not file a driving under the influence charge against a state representative after a blood test turned up negative for alcohol.