Technology is about to change the game when it comes to fighting crime in Mesa, Arizona. Last summer, the city of Mesa announced its plans to install a multi-million dollar, high-tech surveillance hub called the Real-Time Public Safety Operations Center (RTPSOC). In response to President Biden’s...
Driving on a Suspended License (DOSL) in Phoenix is a criminal offense, and it’s one that has potentially serious and lasting consequences. If you drive with a suspended license, you risk having your vehicle impounded and you may face jail time, a fine, and additional...
Arizona has some of the most severe DUI laws in the country. A first-time DUI offense in Arizona is a Class 1 misdemeanor, and can put you behind bars for up to 4 months. For repeat offenders, jail time can increase to multiple years, especially...
If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime in Arizona and you have successfully completed your sentence and other post-conviction requirements, you can now apply to have your record of conviction set aside and have your civil rights restored. What Does It Mean...
How much money must be embezzled for the crime to be considered a felony? The Arizona embezzlement statute tells us the charges given for different ranges of embezzlement. Embezzling over a thousand dollars is a Class 6 felony in Arizona, and the higher the amount,...
Making purchases on a credit card that’s in another person’s name qualifies as credit card fraud in Arizona, and the state is quite severe on this matter. According to Arizona law, credit card fraud carries identity theft charges. Arizona Identity Theft Laws Using the name, driver’s license,...
In general, Arizona defines white collar crime as nonviolent actions that break the law. More often than not, the illegal activities in this category deal with finances. From accountants unlawfully altering the books, to fund managers siphoning off money for personal gain, these types of...
Early on the morning of Sunday, July 25, 2021, there was a fatal shooting that took the lives of two Arizona men. They both died on the scene from gunshot wounds from a shooting during a robbery that went awry. Court documents state that the...
We make it a habit here at Coolidge Law Firm to answer all the most common questions surrounding Arizona law. Knowing your rights and operating within them is the best way to keep yourself safe. In this article we’ll answer the question, “Can you receive...
For an act to be considered a hate crime, a criminal offense must have taken place. Crimes that were committed out of hatred or bias toward another person’s identity can carry stiffer penalties. Today we’ll lay out some examples of legitimate actions that may be...