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New Metal Theft Laws: Arizona calls for more severe penalties, and strict reporting for scrap metal buyers and sellers
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Metal Theft Charges Copper is an example of a high demand Non-Ferrous metal, with comprehensive uses, and is more resistant to rust and corrosion, than many other types of metals. As a result, thefts of copper and copper cable have become such a widespread problem in Arizona that many law enforcement agencies are offering rewards…

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Arizona Court Throws Out Domestic Violence Convictions Over Forensic Nurse Testimony An Arizona appeals court just vacated three convictions because a forensic nurse repeated a non-testifying victim’s account at trial. The...

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Defending Against Arizona Theft Charges If you have been charged with theft, the best defenses usually come from attacking intent, identity, ownership, or value, not from trying to...

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