Monica Lindstrom

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Monica Lindstrom

Legally Speaking: Arizona court ruling a win for same-sex parents

Last, week, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled non-biological parents have the same rights as parents, a win for same-sex couples.
7 years ago
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Monica Lindstrom

Legally Speaking: Trump’s pardon makes Arpaio an innocent man

With the flourish of a pen, President Donald Trump handed former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio a victory in his yearslong court battle on Friday.
7 years ago
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Monica Lindstrom

Legally Speaking: Who won in D-backs and Maricopa County decision?

A dispute between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Maricopa County over Chase Field in downtown Phoenix will head to arbitration, a judge ruled Thursday.
7 years ago
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Legally Speaking: Breaking down Arpaio’s latest bid for innocence

No one can say that former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio isn’t a fighter. His attorneys filed two motions to toss out his guilty conviction on Tuesday.
7 years ago
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Monica Lindstrom

Legally Speaking: Could MLB wade into the Chase Field debate? Maybe

Will Major League Baseball get involved in the dispute between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Maricopa County over Chase Field? Maybe.
7 years ago
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Legally Speaking: Arpaio case far from over despite guilty ruling

A judge ruled that former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio was guilty of contempt of court Monday, but the case was likely far from over.
7 years ago
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Legally Speaking: Clearing up questions about Trump’s travel ban

After a discussion with listeners, Monica Lindstrom realized there are still questions about Trump's travel ban. She tried to clear some of them up.
7 years ago
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Legally Speaking: Has a light emerged for Arpaio in criminal contempt trial?

A strategy that may work for former Sheriff Joe Arpaio in his contempt trial would be to convince the judge he didn't understand another judge's order.
7 years ago
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Legally Speaking: Encouraging suicide toes line between morality, legality

Are law and morality at a crossroads? Words can literally kill someone. That is what a judge decided when he found a young woman guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
7 years ago
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Legally Speaking: What’s next for Phoenix Serial Street Shooter suspect?

Aaron Saucedo is scheduled to be back in court on June 19 for an IPTC (initial pre-trial conference), but, as of right now, it is NOT for the Phoenix Serial Shooting case.
7 years ago
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Legally Speaking: Take steps to protect yourself and guests at Memorial Day parties

Having a party Memorial Day weekend? It's important you take a few steps that will protect you and your guests and make sure everyone stays out of court.
7 years ago
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Monica Lindstrom

Legally Speaking: What’s next in the NAU shooting case after mistrial?

After three weeks, a mistrial was declared in the NAU shooting case. Here's what to expect as the trial of Steven Jones continues.
7 years ago
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Monica Lindstrom

Legally Speaking: What if Aaron Hernandez lived, killed and died in Arizona?

Under Massachusetts law, former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez is considered innocent after he took his own life. Arizona once had the same law.
7 years ago
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Legally Speaking: It’s time to split the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Is it time to split the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, something that is referred to as the most liberal court and the most reversed court? In a word, yes.
7 years ago
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Legally Speaking: Breaking down the likely arguments in Joe Arpaio’s contempt case

The judge's decision in former Maricopa County Sheriff's Joe Arpaio will hinge on the prosecutorial and defense arguments. Here's a quick breakdown.
7 years ago
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Legally Speaking: Lawsuit could change how downtown Phoenix is developed

Angel's Trumpet House is blowing her horn against the city of Phoenix, which could lead to a massive change in how downtown Phoenix is revitalized.
7 years ago
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Legally Speaking: Maricopa County has stepped up to the plate and responded

With spring training starting next week, Maricopa County has responded to the Arizona Diamondbacks’ complaint and it is clear it has no intention of backing down, at least not anytime soon.
7 years ago
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Legally Speaking: The latest on Trump’s immigration ban and what could happen next

A lot has happened since President Trump declared a travel ban of people from certain countries around the world. What should we expect to happen next?
7 years ago
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Legally Speaking: Arizona D-backs, Maricopa County dispute goes to next level

The Arizona Diamondbacks have repeatedly demanded Maricopa County “do its job” and repair and improve Chase Field, the Diamondbacks' home. Now they're suing.
7 years ago
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Monica Lindstrom

Every little girl has their princess and Carrie Fisher’s Leia was mine

My princess was Princess Leia, played by Carrie Fisher. She was strong, smart, stubborn, kind and a leader, a role model for young girls.
7 years ago
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Monica Lindstrom

Legally Speaking: A legal and realistic breakdown of Michael Floyd’s DUI case

Here is a look at the DUI case facing former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd, from both a legal and realistic standpoint.
7 years ago
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Nurmi turns over license to practice law, Arias continues to negatively affect lives

Jodi Arias continues to leave a trail of destruction. Her latest victim is her own attorney (the one who saved her life – twice), Kirk Nurmi.
8 years ago
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Legally Speaking: Jail will not be part of Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s future

It is official: Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been criminally charged. Will he ever see the inside of a jail cell as an inmate?
8 years ago
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Monica Lindstrom

Legally Speaking: Here are Paul Penzone’s options in defamation suit against Joe Arpaio

On Thursday, Penzone announced he's filing a civil defamation lawsuit against Arpaio for a current commercial.
8 years ago