Remember when you were a kid and broke your mom’s cherished vase or spilled juice on her favorite living room rug? Your natural instincts probably kicked in as you hurried to get rid of any and all evidence of your indiscretion. Maybe you cleaned the...
Lying under oath, or committing perjury, is a pretty straightforward concept in criminal law. It is, to knowingly make false statements while under oath on the witness stand, and it’s considered a Class 4 Felony in Phoenix under ARS 13-2702, punishable by a maximum prison...
In our last blog post, we discussed a well-known clause in our U.S. Constitution’s Fifth Amendment that pertains to your right against self-incrimination. In today’s blog post we’ll highlight another part of our constitution, the phrase due process. These two little words actually appear in...
In our previous two posts, we talked about how the landmark Miranda v. Arizona ruling extended the right to remain silent to all potential suspects upon arrest and interrogation outside the courtroom. Originally, however, this right was only applied through the 5th Amendment to a...
In our last blog post, we covered the history of the Miranda Warning and how it became mandatory for all suspected criminals to be read their rights before arrest. In this post, Coolidge Law Firm (certified criminal law specialist in Phoenix, Arizona) would like to...
We’ve all heard the Miranda Rights read aloud on a criminal-drama TV series by a police officer upon the arrest of a suspect. Hopefully, you haven’t had these words read aloud in person! It goes as such: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything...
Gun control is a hot topic in America these days. Regardless of your political stance, Todd Coolidge Law Firm would like to address from a legal standpoint, the gun control laws in Arizona. What are your rights as a resident of the Grand Canyon State,...
In this post, Coolidge Law Firm (serving the greater Phoenix-Metro area), would like to define larceny under Arizona Law. First, larceny is simply the legal term for theft. Second, as with many crimes, larceny can be charged either as a misdemeanor or a felony under...
Suppose you thought it would be entertaining to draw a picture on another person's personal property. It may have been done lightheartedly, but it could be considered legally reckless. And depending on the damage done, you could be facing felony charges. Coolidge Law Firm, serving...
Crimes are committed every day for a multitude of reasons. Some are premeditated, some are crimes of passion committed in the moment, and others are crimes of bias. Todd Coolidge is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist. He’s defended cases involving every form of motivation, including...