Police brutality and excessive force are issues that have been brought to the forefront of our minds lately. But they are not the only form of police misconduct. It involves all illegal or unethical actions or the violation of individuals’ constitutional rights by police officers...
Solicitation is an inchoate crime that involves an individual or group seeking out other individuals to participate in a crime that constitutes a felony or misdemeanor. Perhaps the most well-known form of solicitation is prostitution. To this day, the only state that has legalized prostitution...
As a criminal defense attorney in Metro-Phoenix, Todd Coolidge has helped hundreds of clients through the arrest process over his three decades in criminal law. While we all hope the day never comes, if you are arrested in Arizona you should know the answers to...
There are three elements that must present in any crime: the criminal act itself (Actus reus), criminal intent (mens rea), and a concurrence of the previous two. Inchoate crimes, on the other hand, are actions that are undertaken in order to complete a certain target...
If you’ve been convicted of a DUI in Chandler, Gilbert or Tempe, the state of Arizona may suspend or revoke your license. After you’ve served your license suspension or revocation, you can apply to regain your driving privileges. This application process involves fulfilling certain requirements...
What can you do if your license has been suspended or revoked in the State of Arizona, but you still have responsibilities that require driving? Depending on the type of suspension or revocation, an individual may be eligible to apply for a special restricted license,...
As a criminal defense law firm in Phoenix, we spend a lot of time in courthouses around the Pheonix-Metro area. Every day we witness guilty people being convicted, whether it be a simple traffic offense or a more serious crime like sexual assault. At times,...
It’s the holiday season once again. And with the season comes a higher percentage of drivers on the road who are under the influence. As a criminal defense law firm, Coolidge Law encourages all Arizona residents to drive safely and responsibly. If you are pulled...
In the movie Home Alone, Kevin McCallister wakes up to his dream Christmas scenario: his large and boisterous family are all gone. Things turn sideways when two home burglars stake out his house for a little holiday criminal activity. We know the rest, Kevin learns...
Elected officials on both a State and County level are in charge of passing new legislation that benefits the people in their communities. In fact, hundreds of laws have already been passed this year by the Arizona Legislature. Some of these laws will be felt...