Video: David Michael Cantor on Andrew Thomas Disbarment

Posted on April 18, 2012 by David

Tweet Today we have a video of David’s reaction to Andrew Thomas’ Disbarment last week: What do you think?

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Andrew Thomas Disbarred!

Posted on April 10, 2012 by David

Tweet This morning in a Phoenix Courtroom the decision that has been predicted for months on this blog finally became a reality: Andrew Peyton Thomas, former Maricopa County Attorney, was disbarred. Ending any doubts that Thomas misused the power of [...]

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Maricopa Sheriff in the Hot Seat Again

Posted on April 9, 2012 by David

Tweet Sheriff Joe Arpaio has refused to cooperate in settlement negotiations with the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. He is under investigation by the DOJ to determine whether the Sheriff had violated Hispanics’ civil rights by racial [...]

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Update on Andrew Thomas Disbarment Hearing

Posted on December 21, 2011 by David

Tweet On December 19th 2011 the Closing Arguments in the Disciplinary Hearing for Andrew Thomas, Lisa Aubuchon, and Rachel Alexander were submitted along with Independent Bar Counsel’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. As our regular followers know David [...]

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Things to do (and NOT to do) in a Police Encounter

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Staff

Tweet Many times people wonder what they are required by law to do when they are approached by a police officer. Here is a great post with three things every person should be aware of when dealing with police. At [...]

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Why Defense Lawyers are Necessary

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Staff

Tweet The power of government officials and prosecutors is awesome. They have to power to punish. They can literally charge you with a crime, lock you up, and take away the keys. Often times we forget how much power these [...]

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Say Cheese! Court Upholds the Right to Video the Cops

Posted on September 2, 2011 by David

Tweet Recently a Boston court upheld a lawsuit against the city and police for violating a citizen’s right to video the police in public. As reported from PetaPixel.com this is great news for citizen rights. David Michael Cantor, a Phoenix [...]

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Bad Service America: Diner for Schmucks

Posted on September 2, 2011 by David

Tweet Today’s topic starts with an article in the current issue of GQ and food critic Alan Richman’s latest review. The title and opening illustration give you a hint that this review is not going to be a good one. [...]

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Former MCSO Hendershot and others suing county

Posted on August 31, 2011 by David

Tweet Today David Michael Cantor,a Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney, talks about a recent notice of claim filed by two former top officials and a captain on administrative leave from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for $22 Million. The three individuals [...]

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DNA by Court Order for Drenth Case

Posted on August 29, 2011 by David

Tweet Today David Michael Cantor, a Phoenix Criminal Attorney, talks about DNA testing and the Drenth Case. Drenth was found shot last year near the Arizona state capital and the cause of death is still unanswered. At the time he [...]

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