As a DUI and Extreme DUI lawyer in Chandler, AZ, Todd Coolidge specializes in handling drunk driving cases in Arizona. And while we strongly caution against driving after consuming any amount of alcohol, it’s important to know the laws and what your rights are, should...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges usually involve alcohol or illicit drugs. However, in Arizona, a person can also receive a DUI for driving under the influence of prescription medications, including medications that you legally have a prescription for. If your medication instructions say not...
Everyone knows that driving a car, motorcycle, or truck while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in Arizona. The same is true for those who hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and drive for a living. In fact, DUI penalties for a...
In United States criminal law, all crimes can be broken down into different elements. In order to convict the defendant, these elements of a crime must then be proven in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Most crimes require that three essential elements...
In a previous post, we covered the difference between a misdemeanor and felony, as well as the different levels and sentences for misdemeanors. In this post, we’d like to discuss felonies in more depth. If you’ve been charged with a felony in Arizona, the first...
In our previous Coolidge Law Firm blog post we began to discuss the difference between civil and criminal law by first defining criminal law and how it plays out in a courtroom. We mentioned that both civil and criminal law have been developed in order...
In a previous blog post we discussed the Arizona minimum mandatory sentencing guidelines for felonies, which act as a baseline when judges are determining how to punish a convicted criminal. From there, the judge will look at evidence and facts presented that would either mitigate...
Being convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona will almost undoubtedly result in severe consequences. Arizona does not fool around when it comes to intoxicated drivers, as this state has some of the toughest DUI laws in the entire country. Whether you were...
As we discussed last week, driving under the influence in Arizona carries some serious consequences. Todd K Coolidge utilizes a number of statutory and constitutional defenses when preparing for your case in Tempe, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Chandler and the rest of Arizona. Find the first...
In Arizona, the legal limit for blood alcohol content is 0.08 percent. Anything higher than this could result in a DUI charge. During the DUI process, if your license is suspended or revoked, it will result in an Ignition Interlock Device being installed on your...