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Michael Jakscht Sentenced to 26 years

I’ts not the justice the victims wanted. But it’s the justice they got, and it’s all the justice they are going to get.

Gasps of disbelief could be heard across the state of Arizona, and throughout the country as news of Michael Jakscht’s sentencing spread.… Continue Reading

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Michael Jakscht sentencing slated for November 16th

Arizona biker community geared up to show support for fallen riders

Michael Jakscht, who was convicted on 13 felony counts, including 4 manslaughter charges, is scheduled for sentencing at 8:30 am on November 16, 2012.  Jakscht’s conviction stems from his arrest following a horrific tragedy in which four motorcyclists were killed, and several others seriously injured.… Continue Reading

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Michael Jakscht Guilty!

Michael Jakscht Guilty!

At 1:30 pm today, after only a day and a half of deliberation, the jury turned in their verdict in the Michael Jakscht manslaugher trial.  Jakscht has been found guilty of all 13 counts, including 4 manslaughter charges.… Continue Reading

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Police seek help on drugged driving

Police seek help on drugged driving

January 29, 2012 — ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The federal government should help police departments nationwide obtain the tools and training needed to attack a rising scourge of driving under the influence, two U.S. senators said Sunday.

Sens. Charles Schumer of New York and Mark Pryor of Arkansas proposed that federal funding in a pending transportation funding bill be used for research and to train police.… Continue Reading

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Be Aware of the “Helmet Lie”

Be Aware of the “Helmet Lie”

via Arizona Motorcycle Lawyers Warn Riders to Be Aware of the “Helmet Lie” | Arizona Motorcycle Accident Blog.

Arizona motorcycle accident attorney Mark Breyer was invited to speak at the Arizona Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs’ January meeting about Arizona’s “Helmet Lie.” His talk touched upon the fact that as a motorcycle rider in Arizona, if you are over 18 years old, you aren’t required by law to wear a helmet.… Continue Reading

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Retrial scheduled in deadly dump truck crash

At the conclusion of a status hearing, at which prosecutors and defense attorneys presented their conflicting case schedules to the presiding judge, the retrial of Michael Jakscht will not begin until June 6, 2012.  This was not good news for victims and families who have been waiting nearly two years for justice.… Continue Reading

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