Last week we outlined a few key common legal terms. Here are some additional definitions that may prove to be useful if you are facing criminal charges. As always, you should seek professional legal guidance from a trained professional like Certified Criminal Law Specialist Todd...
Legal jargon can be more than a little confusing for those who haven’t dedicated years of their life to studying Arizona law. Below is a brief list explaining some of the more common legal terms that you may want to familiarize yourself with if you...
According to the law in Arizona, and all other states, there is no such thing as consensual sexual conduct with someone who is under 18 years old. Eighteen is the legal age of consent. Just because a sexual act is not forced, doesn’t mean it...
Are you being charged, or are in the pre-charge investigation stage, for aggravated assault in Phoenix, Arizona? If that’s the case, before you even finish reading this blog article you should pick up the phone and contact Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist, immediately (480-264-5111)!...
The word misdemeanor, if taken down to it’s roots of “mis” and “demeanor”, essentially translates to “wrong conduct or behavior”. So even by just looking at the origin of the word it is evident that while a misdemeanor isn’t tolerated behavior, it is clearly not...
The complex legal system can be both difficult to unravel and intimidating. It helps to have certain terms explained in the simplest way possible, not shrouded by legal jargon. Having a Certified Criminal Law Specialist like Todd Coolidge certainly helps, but for those of you...
There is a certain air of mystery, dread and helplessness that can accompany being charged with a crime in Arizona. While having a Certified Criminal Law Specialist in your corner like Todd Coolidge will certainly alleviate some of those feelings, it also helps to understand...
While many people never think to fight speeding tickets, severe penalties can result after multiple offenses and/or criminal speeding violations. You can lose your license and even face jail time! It is important to recognize that the state of Arizona has a “reasonable and prudent...
Unfortunately, DUI laws in Arizona and across the United States can be arbitrary. The safest route is always to avoid drinking altogether before getting behind the wheel, but some of us have higher tolerances than others and the same blood alcohol level in two different...
Domestic violence is when the victim of an alleged crime is your spouse, lives in the same residence, is a current or past partner, is involved with you sexually, or a family member or child. Needless to say, these allegations can be particularly sensitive for...