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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Arizona: Full of Financial Barriers and Frozen Futures
What is IVF? A commonly used acronym, IVF refers to “in vitro fertilization.” IVF is a process by which mature eggs are taken from a person’s ovaries and fertilized with sperm in a lab to create one or more embryos. These embryos are then frozen until the prospective carrier receives medicine designed to prepare their […]
Back to School: The Consequences of Neglect in Flagstaff, Arizona
As we head back into the school year, it is an unfortunate truth that there will be an influx of child abuse and neglect allegations. Although summertime for children brings the promise of lazy afternoons at home, it also means that children are stuck at home with parents who might be abusing them without the […]
Bypass: The Future of Abortion Access for One of the Most Vulnerable Populations
Gregg Woodnick: I was in the earlier stages of my legal career when I represented minors seeking an abortion through the judicial bypass statute. My job was to meet these young women briefly prior to their appearance before the judge in the small room at the Courthouse just outside the court room. Often, I knew […]
A Position of Trust: Teachers Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Students
Due to their close proximity to students, teachers and school personnel are often the first line of defense when it comes to identifying signs of child abuse and they are often blamed for failing to detect abuse sooner. Teachers are expected to act as detectives – to notice and question every bruise, every unwashed shirt, […]
The Importance of Pre-Charge/Pre-Indictment Counsel
Prior to working in private practice, I was an Assistant Federal Public defender. In this role, I received cases long after charges had been filed. Meaning, the opportunity for many of my clients to avoid being charged had long since passed. Grand Jurys had convened, statements were recorded, and the case had inertia ever before […]
Preventable: The Legal Consequences When a Child Accesses a Gun in Arizona
By Isabel Ranney It started with a loud popping noise. Marie rushed into the bedroom and found Reggie lying on the ground, blood pooling around him. Her two-year-old son stood nearby; a gun clutched in his hand. She immediately called 911 and began administering CPR while she waited for first responders to arrive. Reggie would […]