Monthly Archives: February 2013
Regulatory Issues in Arizona Residential Treatment Centers
On February 19, The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com published its third entry in a multi-part investigative report into Arizona’s regulation of residential treatment centers for at-risk youth. Reporters launched the investigation last year in order to determine whether Arizona is meeting its … Continue reading
Outcry Over Russian Adoptee’s Texas Death
On February 18, CNN reported that Russian officials are outraged after the death of Max Shatto, a Russian boy living with his adoptive family in Texas. Texas Child Protective Services is investigating the boy’s death, citing the suspiciousness of his … Continue reading
Suspected Non-accidental Trauma: Femoral Shaft Fractures
Imagine the following: You are the parent of two boys, ages 12 and 2. Your children get along well – the 12-year-old recently helped you wean the little one off of bottles and takes pride in teaching his brother new … Continue reading
Should I Testify in My Own Defense?
Should I testify in my own defense? In every criminal trial, the defendant must grapple with this question. An Arizona criminal defense attorney advising on the issue could consider a virtually unlimited number of strategies and concerns when responding to … Continue reading
Munchausen by Proxy Allegations in Arizona
Allegations of child abuse can come from a number of sources. Teachers, caretakers, physicians, and some other professionals are required to report their suspicions of abuse due to Arizona’s “mandatory reporting” statute (A.R.S. § 13-3620), leading to CPS investigations in … Continue reading
