Articles by MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda
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Legally Speaking: First round of jury selection for Jodi Arias retrial finishes
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda | October 1, 2014 10:10 pmWednesday marked the end of the first round of jury selection in State v. Jodi Arias.
Approximately 176 potential jurors, whom I affectionately refer to as “survivors,” now have to complete the juror questionnaire and return for small group questioning.
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Legally Speaking: Monday was the beginning of the end for Jodi Arias
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda | September 29, 2014 3:09 pmMonday marks the beginning of the end for Jodi Arias. Jury selection in the State v. Arias case has started.
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Legally Speaking: Lot of action but few changes going into Jodi Arias retrial
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda | September 23, 2014 7:09 pmA lot has happened but nothing has really changed in the State v. Jodi Arias, a year after she was found guilty of murder.
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Legally Speaking: Jodi Arias retrial on schedule, jury specifics given
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda | September 17, 2014 3:09 pmThere is light at the end of the tunnel! The retrial of the penalty phase in State v. Jodi Arias is still on track to start jury selection on Sept. 29. The court has calendared the trial to last through the first part of December with breaks in October and November for holidays and presumably […]
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Legally Speaking: Arias judge’s mistakes are on the record
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda | September 11, 2014 4:09 pmWe would like to think that judges do not make mistakes, that they are unbiased and perfect, but even the best make mistakes.
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Arizona execution will happen, inmate loses attempt to know what drugs will be used
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda | July 22, 2014 11:07 pmA death row inmate is claiming he is entitled to know detailed information about the drug that will be used to kill him.
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Tips to save you time, money and stress in monsoon season
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda | July 16, 2014 4:07 pmThe monsoons are here and, if you’re lucky, you will not suffer any damage, but chances are you just might so here are some things to keep in mind. Remember Arizona’s “stupid motorist law.” The law is there to not only protect you but also to protect first responders. Here it is in a nutshell: […]
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Does Arizona need laws for leaving kids in hot cars?
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda | July 11, 2014 9:07 pmThere have been several cases in the news about children being left in hot cars, most notably, the Justin Harris case in Georgia with baby Cooper. That case, along with the State v. Shanesha Taylor case, raises the question “Do we need a law to stop people from leaving children in their hot cars?” My […]
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Legally Speaking: What if my kid…?
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda | July 6, 2014 8:07 pmIf you are a parent like me you have probably daydreamed of the many situations your kids could get into that would cause you trouble. These “daydreams” of mine and other parents prompted this week’s Legally Speaking segment, “What if my kid…?” I address five situations kids could easily get their parents into and some […]
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Parents: Vaccinate or leave your kids at home!
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda | June 26, 2014 2:06 amParents who do not want to vaccinate their kids need to leave them at home. That is the message a New York judge sent this week. You no doubt are aware of the debate regarding whether to vaccinate your children and the connection between Autism and some vaccinations (sidebar — I have read, over and […]