Every year in Arizona new laws go into effect, and 2021 won’t be an exception. Here at Coolidge Law, we want to keep you up-to-date on new laws in Arizona. Instead of having to wade through long government PDFs about legislation, we’re breaking down the...
Covid-19 has changed life as we know it. While there isn’t a state-wide mask mandate, many Arizona counties, including Maricopa, require the use of a mask in public. This could leave you wondering about Arizona’s law that calls for harsher penalties when wearing a mask...
Being able to own and carry a weapon is a fundamental right. Guns are part of the culture here in Arizona, and many people choose to carry them as a means of self-defense. Part of being a responsible citizen is knowing the laws surrounding your...
Criminal traffic tickets are different from civil traffic tickets (like speeding) and hold more intense consequences. Unlike civil traffic tickets in Arizona, you usually can’t take a class to have your ticket dismissed. What qualifies as a criminal traffic ticket in Arizona? The two categories of criminal...
Getting pulled over is never ideal. And getting a ticket could ruin an otherwise great day. In Arizona, there are two ways to classify traffic violations—parking violations and moving violations. These are often called civil traffic tickets. aaa What is a civil traffic ticket? aaa Civil traffic tickets are...
With advancements in technology, law enforcement has been able to do some pretty amazing things to catch criminals. Facial recognition, drone surveillance, and GPS tracking are some of the most prevalent forms of technology used by police. But law enforcement has a duty to use these...
We’ve taken a look at filing an appeal in Arizona and now we’re going to dive in a little deeper. When you have good representation from the get-go, an appeal is often not needed. However, there are times when an appeal is necessary. We will...
If you’ve ever been pulled over and had your car searched, or been arrested for a crime, you may be left wondering if probable cause was established. You might even want to know exactly what probable cause is, to begin with. What is Probable Cause? Probable cause...
In Arizona, the law states that the police need to have a reason to search your vehicle. They can’t pull you over and arbitrarily search your car. Probable cause is required. Probable cause means that the officer has a reasonable suspicion of a crime being...
You have probably heard these two crimes mentioned together: “assault and battery.” However, they are separate crimes. Assault and battery often occur together, which causes confusion—so what is the difference between assault and battery? What is Assault? In Arizona, assault charges are usually categorized as misdemeanors. They...