arizona laws Tag

08 Jun What Is Arizona Drug Court?

Posted at 16:57h in Arizona Court System, Arizona Drug Court, Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Criminal Sentencing, Drug Possession, DUI, Laws by Todd Coolidge

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Facing drug charges in Arizona can be very scary. Many drug crimes in Arizona carry felony penalties, as well as hefty fines and mandatory jail time. Not to mention the effects that criminal charges can have on your ability to find a job, housing, or...

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08 Feb Arizona Probation Violation Laws and Penalties

Posted at 22:14h in Arizona Court System, Arizona Law by Todd Coolidge

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Arizona Probation Violation Lawyer Judges in the US Criminal Justice System have a number of options when it comes to punishing crime. Probation is one of those options. Instead of jail time, if a defendant is not seen as a threat to society, a judge might...

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01 Jan What Is a Limited Jurisdiction Court?

Posted at 03:53h in Arizona Court System by Todd Coolidge

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There are three different types of criminal courts in Arizona: limited jurisdiction, general jurisdiction, and appellate jurisdiction. These three courts help to keep things moving and organized in Arizona’s justice system.  A limited jurisdiction court is the first level of criminal court, and it handles different...

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21 Dec Look Out Below! Why It’s Illegal to Drop Things from an Overpass

Posted at 06:34h in ADOT by Todd Coolidge

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When an object is thrown or dropped off of an overpass, it can wreak havoc down below—it can even be deadly. Objects that fall from heights can cause serious property damage as well as serious or fatal injuries. That’s why it is illegal in Arizona...

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08 Jun Arizona Gambling Laws: Casinos, Sports, Racing & Online

Posted at 15:55h in Arizona Law by Todd Coolidge

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Whether you’re a longtime resident or simply visiting the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix offers a lot of recreational gambling options. However, Arizona is still fairly strict when it comes to gambling laws. And as a criminal defense law firm in Arizona, we recommend partaking...

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13 Apr Vertical IDs no longer a Deterrent for Purchasing Alcohol in Arizona

Posted at 16:42h in DUI, Laws, Todd Coolidge by Todd Coolidge

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In the past, having the wrong kind of identification made purchasing alcohol more challenging, even when over the age of 21. If you still had your vertical-oriented driver’s license or ID, liquor sales were prohibited by law even if the ID indicated that you were...

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24 Nov Parole vs. Probation: What’s the Difference?

Posted at 07:13h in Arizona Court System by Todd Coolidge

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Although they have similar goals, parole and probation are not the same thing. Parole can mean a shorter prison sentence, while probation can be sentenced instead of incarceration. However, failing to meet the terms of your parole or probation will put you back behind bars. In...

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28 Sep Hazing Can Have Legal Repercussions

Posted at 05:06h in Arizona Law by Todd Coolidge

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School is back in session, and for some that means welcoming newcomers into their crowd. Whether it happens in a fraternity, a sports team, a sorority, or a theater group, hazing can have criminal repercussions.  Even though hazing might seem like a normal part of joining...

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15 Sep Did You Swear to Tell the Truth? What Perjury Means in Arizona

Posted at 04:20h in Arizona Court System, Perjury by Todd Coolidge

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If you are a witness in a court case, you need to be careful what you say. Violating your oath to tell the truth is a crime in Arizona, and it’s one that the courts take very seriously. It could even send you to prison. Arizona...

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05 Sep Possession of Drugs on School Grounds Has Serious Consequences

Posted at 00:02h in Arizona Drug Court by Todd Coolidge

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September is the first full month of school in Arizona, and with a new school year comes the need to refresh everyone’s memories of the rules. No running in the halls, make sure you have your bathroom pass, keep weapons off the grounds (or at...

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