Arizona Hate State Policy and Criminal Justice Reform

Crime Time

Episode 96

Episode Synopsis

Arizona has passed bill SB1062, allowing business owners to deny service to gay people on the grounds of a religious objection. Will Gov. Jan Brewer sign it into law? We talk about the legal attack Arizona has waged on gays, Mexican immigrants, and others, and if this is a step towards more sweeping hate laws, plus if the Obama administration is ready to reform the criminal justice system-all on this Crime Time with guest attorney Mike Cavalluzzi.

Guest Bio

Michael “Mike” Cavalluzzi is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles County. He has been described by judges and prosecutors as aggressive, uncompromising, and relentless in his pursuit of justice for his clients. Having defended clients in courts throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties, Mike Cavalluzzi has cemented a reputation as a top trial attorney.

Michael Cavalluzzi began his legal career in 1992 as a civil litigator for State Farm Insurance, the largest insurance company in the United States. After winning several jury trials, Mr. Cavalluzzi decided to leave State Farm and focus on the practice of criminal defense. He joined the Public Defender’s Office and quickly established himself as a fearless, creative trial attorney, defending clients in all types of cases, ranging from misdemeanor battery to homicide. Mr. Cavalluzzi is also actively involved in civil litigation, successfully representing a number of personal injury cases.

Having practiced extensively throughout the juvenile justice system, Mike Cavalluzzi is well known in many juvenile courts, where he is on a first-name basis with judges, prosecutors, and probation officers. As a member of the gay community, Mike Cavalluzzi is also an outspoken advocate for the rights of the entire LGBT population.