Jail

Attorney Brad Rideout Featured on Mohave Valley Daily News’ Morning Show

by Max Woods|20 October 202026 October 2020|Attorneys, Brad Rideout, Community, Criminal Defense, Jail, Media, Video

Attorney Brad Rideout's client has all charges dropped, prompting a shoutout on the Mohave Valley Daily News' morning show the Daily Dose Rideout Law Group's namesake, Attorney Brad Rideout, had a shoutout on the Mohave Daily News' The Daily Dose...

Why Breaking Your Neighbor’s Political Sign Could Lead to Jail Time

by Max Woods|02 October 202008 October 2020|Attorneys, Brad Rideout, Community, Criminal Defense, Jail, Politics, Safety

In the state of Arizona, vandalizing or stealing a political sign could lead to a hefty fine or even 4 months in jail! As the 2020 Presidential election nears, political turmoil and emotions are at an all-time high. It is...

Maricopa County 2020 Election Could Bring Big Change to Mass Incarceration

by Max Woods|25 September 202003 October 2020|Attorneys, Brad Rideout, Community, Criminal Defense, Jail, Marijuana Law, Politics

Maricopa County's 2020 election for County Attorney is in full swing, which could mean huge changes in mass incarceration in the country's 3rd largest county. This election season is bringing the Maricopa County Attorney position to the ballot. The incumbent...

Too Many Youth Are Being Charged as Adults

by Max Woods|01 September 202001 September 2020|Attorneys, Brad Rideout, Community, Criminal Defense, Jail, Juvenile, Juvenile Law

With the annual number of minors being charged as adults at 76,000, it is clear that change is needed. Over the past 12 years, the number of youths being charged as adults has dropped 70%. While this change has been...

Arizona’s Potential Marijuana Legalization Stirs Up Mixed Feelings

by Max Woods|14 August 202017 August 2020|Attorneys, Brad Rideout, Community, Criminal Defense, Jail, Marijuana Law, Politics, Public Health, Safety

Arizona Proposition 207 to legalize marijuana is now on the ballots, making AZ a new battleground for marijuana legalization. Arizona is taking the national spotlight in the fight for marijuana legalization for this upcoming 2020 election. Prop 207, if passed,...

Arizona Police Departments Enlist Brady List Officers

by Max Woods|07 August 202007 August 2020|Attorneys, Brad Rideout, Community, Criminal Defense, Jail, Safety, Supreme Court

ABC 15 goes investigates AZ police departments with Brady List officers and the damage they have done. Since the 1963 Supreme Court case Brady v. Maryland, police departments have been required to publicly disclose any misconduct performed by of their...

Remembering Landmark AZ Case to Give Minors the Right to Legal Counsel

by Max Woods|17 July 202017 July 2020|Attorneys, Brad Rideout, Community, Criminal Defense, Jail, Juvenile, Juvenile Law, Politics, Supreme Court

Reflecting on the anniversary of a landmark Supreme Court case brings appreciation but also the revelation more change needs to happen. Most people would not know that up until 1967, minors were not guaranteed the right to legal counsel. They...

Arizona Sees Big Decline in DUI Cases Over July 4th Weekend

by Max Woods|09 July 202015 July 2020|Attorneys, Brad Rideout, Community, Criminal Defense, DUI, Jail, Public Health, Safety

The COVID epidemic has taken drivers off the road for the 4th of July, leading to less traffic stops and DUI arrests. As Arizona has become a hot spot of the COVID-19 epidemic, it was expected to a much smaller...

AZ Ballot Proposal Could Mean Big Changes in Criminal Sentencing

by Max Woods|04 July 202015 July 2020|Attorneys, Brad Rideout, Community, Criminal Defense, Jail, Politics, Safety

A potential Arizona ballot measure would allow leniency for judges when sentencing a defendant. A ballot measure that could reverse a 1970's era Arizona state law is creating quite the buzz. Why is it so important? It would give judges...

ACLU Suing Maricopa County Sheriff Over Coronavirus in Jails

by Max Woods|18 June 202018 June 2020|Attorneys, Brad Rideout, Community, Criminal Defense, Jail, Safety

The ACLU is suing the Maricopa County Sheriff over the lack of safety precautions in jails against SARS-CoV-2. Since May 29th, confirmed cases of COVID have increased 5,000% in Maricopa County jails. This is clearly due to the lack of...