A case in the Arizona Supreme Court challenges the long-held sanctity of confessions being privileged communications. The lawsuit, brought by the children of a sexual abuser, weighs the rights of victims vs. the absolute privilege of confession. They say, in cases of sexual abuse, clergy should be compelled to report to law enforcement. A decision is pending.
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Donald A. Loose is an Arizona attorney, and the author of Arizona Laws 101: A Handbook for Non-Lawyers, and Estate Planning in Arizona: What You Need to Know. Mr. Loose is a regular guest on radio shows featuring local newsmaker interviews. He may be contacted at don@looselawgroup.com.
Arizona Abortion Law’s Constitutionality Challenged by Doctors
/in Audio Interviews/by Loose Law Group, P.C.Doctors are challenging the constitutionality of an Arizona law that states doctors are prohibited from performing abortions based solely upon fetal abnormalities.
Arizona Supreme Court Reviews Confession Privilege
/in Audio Interviews/by Don LooseA case in the Arizona Supreme Court challenges the long-held sanctity of confessions being privileged communications.
Ballot Signature Verification: Court Debates Use of Registration Records
/in Audio Interviews/by Don LooseIn a current trial court case, the question of verifying ballot signatures is considered. Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes says the case should be dismissed since the current procedures for verifying signatures are sufficient.
Arizona Doctors Challenge 2021 Abortion Ban
/in Audio Interviews/by Don LooseRecently, a judge ruled that Arizona doctors have no legal right to challenge a 2021 ban on abortion, citing a statute now in effect.
2022’s Top Arizona Civil Verdicts
/in Audio Interviews/by Loose Law Group, P.C.8 of the 10 highest Arizona civil verdicts in 2022 were from Maricopa County, but the sixth highest was from Pima County. Here are the details in that wrongful termination case.