2006 Press Releases

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Dec. 11, 2006) Arizona State Treasurer David Petersen today was sentenced to three years of supervised probation and a $4,500 fine by Maricopa County Superior Court Judge James Keppel. Petersen resigned his office Nov. 30 as…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Dec. 8, 2006) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced the conviction of Stelios Maltepes, 36, of Philadelphia, on charges of conspiracy and possession of about 1,200 pounds of marijuana for sale.

The conviction…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Dec. 1, 2006) As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, Attorney General Terry Goddard encourages consumers to be aware of their rights regarding accurate pricing and restocking fees:

ACCURATE PRICING

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(Phoenix, Ariz. – Dec.1, 2006) Attorney General Terry Goddard issued a legal opinion today stating that the cigarette tax increase adopted by voters last month under Proposition 203 was four cents per cigarette as specifically provided in the…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 30, 2006) Attorney General Terry Goddard announced that Allan K. Morgal, 47, of Scottsdale, was sentenced today to 22 years in prison after being convicted of fraud, theft and money laundering.

Morgal convinced…

(Phoenix, Ariz. -- Nov. 29, 2006) Attorney General Terry Goddard said today his Office will intensify its efforts in the fight against methamphetamine in the coming year by committing more resources to prosecute offenders and raising public…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 22, 2006) Gift cards are again expected to be popular presents during this holiday season. Attorney General Terry Goddard today reminded consumers that many, but not all, gift cards have expiration dates and service fees.…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 21, 2006) Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Director Steve Owens today announced that Phoenix-based Carioca Corporation will pay an $80,000 penalty for illegally…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 16, 2006) The Attorney General’s Office today announced it filed a lawsuit against the Indo-American Cultural & Religious Foundation of Arizona, alleging it discriminated against a Phoenix man because of his national…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 15, 2006) Six Valley men were arraigned in Maricopa County Superior Court today on charges of illegally downloading, possessing and distributing child pornography. Some of the photographs showed children as young as two in…