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Thursday, June 13, 2019
Sunday, June 9, 2019
Governor Ducey signs emergency 70% SB1310 Some inmates released tomorrow.
Governor Doug Ducey signed SB1310 June 8 , 2019.
The bill seen as an emergency bill deals with those who were convicted for possession or use of marijuana or dangerous narcotics. Not to include the transport or manufacture of. The law states that seen as an emergency bill that means it takes effect the day after it is signed by the governor.
A statement received by Arizona Department of Corrections Director Charles Ryan , said " that some inmates will be released tomorrow. Others will have to wait 15 days ". The bill reads that earned credit days will change from every 6 days served 1 day is given , to 7 days served 3 days given towards early release. Which equates to 70% time served instead of the 85% time served requirement.
If our readers remember HB2270 died early and didn't have a chance and essentially was poorly written by legislators.
The bill seen as an emergency bill deals with those who were convicted for possession or use of marijuana or dangerous narcotics. Not to include the transport or manufacture of. The law states that seen as an emergency bill that means it takes effect the day after it is signed by the governor.
A statement received by Arizona Department of Corrections Director Charles Ryan , said " that some inmates will be released tomorrow. Others will have to wait 15 days ". The bill reads that earned credit days will change from every 6 days served 1 day is given , to 7 days served 3 days given towards early release. Which equates to 70% time served instead of the 85% time served requirement.
If our readers remember HB2270 died early and didn't have a chance and essentially was poorly written by legislators.
Arizona Prisons in Crisis Mode
Numerous reports of locks not working at the Lewis Prison Complex where there was also a hostage situation few years prior https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley-breaking/2018/12/26/arizona-state-prison-complex-lewis-inmate-takes-employee-hostage/2415676002/
2006 , now a video leaked by their own sergeant reveals inmates setting fires. https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/investigations/renewed-pressure-on-governor-ducey-to-take-action-on-prison-director The video has been leaked because it was discovered Department of Corrections was making a attempt to cover up the security issues.
Guards were told to not intervene and stop the inmates. Guards were present and watched the inmates as the fires were lit. This is just a series of issues that have plagued Arizona Department of Corrections. AZDOC has also just recently let go the healthcare provider Corizon due to lack of care and not providing proper treatment to inmates.
The latest leak of video has now prompted two AZDOC officials to resign. https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/investigations/two-top-arizona-department-of-corrections-officials-plan-to-retire-at-the-end-of-the-month But should the resignations not stop with these two. Many are saying Director of Arizona Department of Corrections Charles Ryan should resign as well. The two officials are being allowed to retire. Which means they will be receiving a monthly retirement check. Why are they not being held accountable for their actions. Inmates have needlessly died on their watch. Yes they were incarcerated but there is still a expectancy of care. We will follow up and keep our readers updated.
2006 , now a video leaked by their own sergeant reveals inmates setting fires. https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/investigations/renewed-pressure-on-governor-ducey-to-take-action-on-prison-director The video has been leaked because it was discovered Department of Corrections was making a attempt to cover up the security issues.
Guards were told to not intervene and stop the inmates. Guards were present and watched the inmates as the fires were lit. This is just a series of issues that have plagued Arizona Department of Corrections. AZDOC has also just recently let go the healthcare provider Corizon due to lack of care and not providing proper treatment to inmates.
The latest leak of video has now prompted two AZDOC officials to resign. https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/investigations/two-top-arizona-department-of-corrections-officials-plan-to-retire-at-the-end-of-the-month But should the resignations not stop with these two. Many are saying Director of Arizona Department of Corrections Charles Ryan should resign as well. The two officials are being allowed to retire. Which means they will be receiving a monthly retirement check. Why are they not being held accountable for their actions. Inmates have needlessly died on their watch. Yes they were incarcerated but there is still a expectancy of care. We will follow up and keep our readers updated.
No Reintegration from Incarceration for you. Prison Penalty.
What can be best describe as the Prison Penalty this article is about how our society , our neighbors make it very hard for formerly incarcerated individuals return to society without a massive stigma. Prisons run a annual cost of 80 billion for the United States. Considering we are leading the world in incarceration of its people. Everyday approximately ten thousand inmates are released daily and 650,000 annually. Two thirds of those released annually are unfortunately rearrested and return to prison within three years. Why is this? How is this possible? What challenges do felons face? Economic considerations , employment concerns , housing restrictions , denial of social programs for those who qualified prior to incarceration now are disqualified mostly due to violent or drug related crimes and sex crimes.
The U.S. Department of housing and urban development have exclusionary policies that restrict certain felons more so today than days of old. Even though this violates the Fair Housing Act. Many landlords and municipal governments are encouraged to still have restrictions and deny felons residence.
Employment for felons is a very difficult aspect also. Employers have an easier way of screening would be applicants today with the assistance of Google and social media. It allows instant information on a persons past and whether they were incarcerated in the past and for what. There was a campaign that was popular during the presidency of President Obama called " Ban the box ". This was a effort to remove the box next to the question " Were you formerly arrested or convicted of a felony? " If a person was they would check the box. Removing this " box " was a attempt to give those with a criminal record and made bad decisions in their past , have a fresh second chance. Some opponents of this campaign said this posed a security risk for the work force and the general public. I.e. You wouldn't want Hannibal Lector serving Sushi. The employer upon hiring the felon accepts the responsibility of that felon's actions. It also has been noted that most businesses who have hired felons find that they outperform the employee's that were not ever incarcerated.
A study conducted by the Center of American Progress https://www.americanprogress.org/ found one in three Americans have a criminal record. Such a frightening statistic shows us the sobering reality that half of the children in America have at least one parent with a criminal record. The United States leads the world concerning a nation with the highest percentage of its population incarcerated. Modern media define this as " Mass Incarceration " or " For Profit Prison ". https://www.prisonlegalnews.org/ We are suppose to be the Land of the free. " Give me liberty or give me death " Patrick Henry March 23rd 1775. During the Second Virginia convention at Saint Johns Church. Our founding fathers have to be flipping in their graves seeing how our nation has destroyed our citizens liberties. Whether if your African American , Native American , White , Chinese etc. This stigma is shared among all nationalities. People are not perfect in the good Lord's eyes so we are prone to make mistakes in life.
Do you have that neighborhood watchdog? That patrols the neighborhood and snoops and regulates everyone's yards? https://noblepig.com/2008/04/are-you-being-watched-by-your-neighbors/ This happens in many communities throughout America. More so in environments where there are more retiree's than not. These are those who make it very clear who has a criminal record or not. They further the stigma against felons and hold the " Holier than thou " mindset. We all know they are not but that doesn't stop them from appearing proactive to be securing the area like some desperate security guard. Many times those who were formerly incarcerated , rehabilitated and received their Civil Rights have some promising ground to stand on. You have the right to privacy. Freedom of speech , press , expression , religion , assembly and petition https://billofrightsinstitute.org/founding-documents/bill-of-rights/ .
In conclusion those who are felons and released back into the world seem to have the cards stacked against them more than ever. They need to be very positive and not allow the restrictions snowball into a monster snowstorm. Seek education and continue education till the day the good Lord takes you. Education is key to success. It opens many doors that would never have been opened otherwise. Even if you don't have your high school diploma or GED. There are programs in your community that do not discriminate against anyone. If someone ever tells you no , go at it in a different direction. And to your best ability don't listen to the noise and the haters. They were not part of your sentencing. Don't give them the platform to hate or put that stigma on you that holds you back.
Here are some local options for those who need that step up.
https://www.library.pima.gov/content/high-school-equivalency-ged-information/
https://www.goodwillsouthernaz.org/adult-re-entry-program/
https://www.secondchancetucson.org/about-us
https://www.arizonaatwork.com/
The U.S. Department of housing and urban development have exclusionary policies that restrict certain felons more so today than days of old. Even though this violates the Fair Housing Act. Many landlords and municipal governments are encouraged to still have restrictions and deny felons residence.
Employment for felons is a very difficult aspect also. Employers have an easier way of screening would be applicants today with the assistance of Google and social media. It allows instant information on a persons past and whether they were incarcerated in the past and for what. There was a campaign that was popular during the presidency of President Obama called " Ban the box ". This was a effort to remove the box next to the question " Were you formerly arrested or convicted of a felony? " If a person was they would check the box. Removing this " box " was a attempt to give those with a criminal record and made bad decisions in their past , have a fresh second chance. Some opponents of this campaign said this posed a security risk for the work force and the general public. I.e. You wouldn't want Hannibal Lector serving Sushi. The employer upon hiring the felon accepts the responsibility of that felon's actions. It also has been noted that most businesses who have hired felons find that they outperform the employee's that were not ever incarcerated.
A study conducted by the Center of American Progress https://www.americanprogress.org/ found one in three Americans have a criminal record. Such a frightening statistic shows us the sobering reality that half of the children in America have at least one parent with a criminal record. The United States leads the world concerning a nation with the highest percentage of its population incarcerated. Modern media define this as " Mass Incarceration " or " For Profit Prison ". https://www.prisonlegalnews.org/ We are suppose to be the Land of the free. " Give me liberty or give me death " Patrick Henry March 23rd 1775. During the Second Virginia convention at Saint Johns Church. Our founding fathers have to be flipping in their graves seeing how our nation has destroyed our citizens liberties. Whether if your African American , Native American , White , Chinese etc. This stigma is shared among all nationalities. People are not perfect in the good Lord's eyes so we are prone to make mistakes in life.
Do you have that neighborhood watchdog? That patrols the neighborhood and snoops and regulates everyone's yards? https://noblepig.com/2008/04/are-you-being-watched-by-your-neighbors/ This happens in many communities throughout America. More so in environments where there are more retiree's than not. These are those who make it very clear who has a criminal record or not. They further the stigma against felons and hold the " Holier than thou " mindset. We all know they are not but that doesn't stop them from appearing proactive to be securing the area like some desperate security guard. Many times those who were formerly incarcerated , rehabilitated and received their Civil Rights have some promising ground to stand on. You have the right to privacy. Freedom of speech , press , expression , religion , assembly and petition https://billofrightsinstitute.org/founding-documents/bill-of-rights/ .
In conclusion those who are felons and released back into the world seem to have the cards stacked against them more than ever. They need to be very positive and not allow the restrictions snowball into a monster snowstorm. Seek education and continue education till the day the good Lord takes you. Education is key to success. It opens many doors that would never have been opened otherwise. Even if you don't have your high school diploma or GED. There are programs in your community that do not discriminate against anyone. If someone ever tells you no , go at it in a different direction. And to your best ability don't listen to the noise and the haters. They were not part of your sentencing. Don't give them the platform to hate or put that stigma on you that holds you back.
Here are some local options for those who need that step up.
https://www.library.pima.gov/content/high-school-equivalency-ged-information/
https://www.goodwillsouthernaz.org/adult-re-entry-program/
https://www.secondchancetucson.org/about-us
https://www.arizonaatwork.com/
Parkland School Safety officer faces 11 charges.
The Parkland School shooting was yet another gross tragedy that we are facing far to common in America. It has been literally school shooting after school shooting. Several , but not enough schools are taking action. Arming the teachers in some cases and other remedies. Our kids are getting combat action in their own school before even going off to war in the military. In case in point the spineless deputy of Broward County , Florida Scot Peterson now faces eleven charges because of his inaction at the Parkland School Shooting.
Deputy Peterson was the only armed person at the Parkland School on February 14th , 2018. Assailant Nikolas Cruz entered the school and killed seventeen. Becoming the deadliest school shooting in the United States , Cruz likely achieved his notorious goal. But as for Deputy Peterson he hid at the base of some stairs according to court documents of Deputy Peterson's statement. He failed to enter the school and perform as a law enforcement officer and stop the deadly threat to students. Agents of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement stated " Deputy Peterson did absolutely nothing to mitigate the threat posed at the school ".
When all is said and done former Deputy Peterson 56 years old , could potentially receive 96 years of incarceration. We will be following this and will update our readers.
Deputy Peterson was the only armed person at the Parkland School on February 14th , 2018. Assailant Nikolas Cruz entered the school and killed seventeen. Becoming the deadliest school shooting in the United States , Cruz likely achieved his notorious goal. But as for Deputy Peterson he hid at the base of some stairs according to court documents of Deputy Peterson's statement. He failed to enter the school and perform as a law enforcement officer and stop the deadly threat to students. Agents of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement stated " Deputy Peterson did absolutely nothing to mitigate the threat posed at the school ".
When all is said and done former Deputy Peterson 56 years old , could potentially receive 96 years of incarceration. We will be following this and will update our readers.
Saturday, June 8, 2019
University of Arizona leads nation in Native American student enrollment.
At nine percent of the total JD student body , University of Arizona has ranked first in the United States for a second year for having the most Native American's enrolled. The article done by the National Jurist about UofA being the most diverse. https://bluetoad.com/publication/frame.php?i=554246&p=22&pn=&ver=html5 And according to the American Bar Association UofA ranks within the top 50 top schools for having the most Native American students enrolled. UofA has a law program called the " https://law.arizona.edu/indigenous-peoples-law-policy " This program and these top notch standings for the program and UofA as a university only reflects the dedication , investment , time that has been given to reach them. Native American's have came to UofA to become leaders and return to their communities and lead. Congratulations to the JD Program.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Arizona Court of Appeals remands Navajo case for new hearing.
On 4 / 18 / 2019 Arizona court of Appeals ( Honorable Arthur T. Anderson ) vacated and remanded for a new hearing concerning a Navajo minor and guardianship.25 U.S.C. §§ 1901-1963 (2018) ICWA states that a American Indian minor shall be placed with another tribal member if removed from his / her home due to neglect or abuse. To preserve the minors Tribal culture and values.
Whiteflutee Y. had her Minor removed from her home due to alleged drug abuse and neglect. And also due to the fact that Whiteflutee Y. had become impaired by a illegal substance and threatened to kill her male companion at her home. Then Whiteflutee Y. proceeded to barricade herself in her home where she was later arrested for Assault with a deadly weapon.
25 U.S.C. §§ 1901-1963 (2018) also states that expert testimony must be provided for the benefit of the minor prior to being placed in another home of that Tribe. And in this case no expert testimony was provided so it will basically find itself returning to a court room.
Whiteflutee Y. had her Minor removed from her home due to alleged drug abuse and neglect. And also due to the fact that Whiteflutee Y. had become impaired by a illegal substance and threatened to kill her male companion at her home. Then Whiteflutee Y. proceeded to barricade herself in her home where she was later arrested for Assault with a deadly weapon.
25 U.S.C. §§ 1901-1963 (2018) also states that expert testimony must be provided for the benefit of the minor prior to being placed in another home of that Tribe. And in this case no expert testimony was provided so it will basically find itself returning to a court room.
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