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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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29 Mar Has COVID-19 Impacted the Maricopa County Court System?

Posted at 20:52h in Arizona Court System by Todd Coolidge

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The current health crisis is impacting much more than our health. Many have lost their jobs. All non-essential businesses were instructed to close. And most of us are sheltered indoors. As many industries and services have come to a halt, a common question we're hearing...

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14 Jun Can You Get an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card If You Have a Misdemeanor?

Posted at 22:12h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Fingerprint Clearance Card, Laws, misdemeanor by Todd Coolidge

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In the state of Arizona, people working with children, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups need to obtain a fingerprint clearance card before they can be offered employment. They must also keep their clearance card in good standing throughout the length of their employment.  However, a...

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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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29 Dec Court Costs Can Add Up: Arizona Court Fees Explained

Posted at 18:55h in Arizona Court System by Todd Coolidge

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Being arrested and charged with a crime can affect your bank account right away. Arizona is one of the many states that will charge you for spending time in jail, seeing a judge, and sometimes even for your appointed public defender.  Some fees can be avoided...

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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 Dec Elder Abuse Charges Could Land You a Felony

Posted at 15:33h in Arizona Law by Todd Coolidge

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The abuse of an elderly person is a serious crime in Arizona, and it carries felony charges. The punishment for elder abuse can range from 6 months to 25 years in prison, as well as fines, fees, and restitution.  Elder abuse is defined as the abuse...

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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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30 May What Are Your Legal Rights to Gather and Protest in Arizona?

Posted at 19:06h in Arizona Law by Todd Coolidge

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  The First Amendment to the United States Constitution asserts that we, the American people, have the right to freedom speech, a free press, to peacefully assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Amid the recent BLM protests surrounding the killing of...

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