When we hear the word extortion, images of mobsters and the mafia likely arise. Scenes and lines from Scarface or the Godfather are brought to mind. In general, extortion is a crime of power and the abuse of that power. As a criminal defense law...
Many of us wouldn’t even think twice about paying a ticket if we were to be pulled over for speeding or another minor traffic offense in Arizona. However, you may not realize that by paying a ticket you are actually pleading guilty or no contest...
Arizona considers reckless driving a serious offense. While some traffic offenses can be written off as a simple ticket and a guilty plea, others may require hiring a criminal defense attorney who specializes in handling criminal traffic and driving violations. A conviction relating to reckless driving...
When we think about bail, money is probably the first thing that comes to our minds. However, bail terms include much more than simply the amount you can pay to get out of jail before trial. As a criminal defense law firm in Chandler, AZ,...
Any time spent locked up is going to be unpleasant. That’s why it’s important to hire the right criminal defense attorney from the start. At Coolidge Law Firm, we’ve been extremely successful in pre-file representation. This type of representation is conducted before charges are ever...
As a criminal defense attorney serving the Phoenix Valley, Todd Coolidge is committed to fighting for his clients’ innocence. Having a case dismissed in pre-file representation or getting charges reduced is an ideal outcome. However, we know that on occasion a plea bargain may be...
In a previous blog post we discussed several viable reasons an attorney may elect or be compelled to withdraw from a case. As a criminal defense law firm serving the Phoenix Valley, at Coolidge Law Firm we’d like to cover the signs of a bad...
The Judicial Branch of the US Government just celebrated its 230th birthday on September 24th of this year (2019). In 1789, the very first United States Congress headed by John Adams passed an act that officially created the federal judiciary system. In honor of Article...
Article III of the US Constitution lays out the legal powers and boundaries of the Judicial Branch of our Government, permitting them to make sensible laws to protect and defend the American people and society. As our nation evolves, however, some of these statutes have...
If you recall your Elementary school education, you probably remember that the United States Government is composed of three distinct but equally powerful branches: the Executive (the President and those appointed by him), the Legislative (the Congress), and the Judicial (the Supreme Court and other...