07 Nov Sobering Holiday Drunk Driving Statistics
We travel to be surrounded by family and friends. We gather to express gratitude and celebrate. We laugh, we play, we eat, and we drink. It’s the most wonderful time of the year...
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28 Oct Arizona Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Guidelines
When a crime is committed and the perpetrator is convicted they’ll face a range of consequences, depending on the severity and nature of the crime. In the next few blog posts, Coolidge Law Firm (serving Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa and Gilbert), will cover mitigated sentences (the...
21 Oct Getting Your Arizona Criminal Record Expunged
At Coolidge Law Firm in Chandler, Arizona, we know that a conviction of a crime at any level is not only mentally and emotionally difficult, but it can also create challenges in other areas of life as well. Once you have a criminal record in...
14 Oct The Consequences of a Felony Conviction in Arizona
Criminal Law Specialist Todd Coolidge has over two decades of experience in criminal law, and he’s seen the damaging effects a criminal record can have on a person’s life. That’s why he’s committed to fighting for his clients to the end. However, the law in...
07 Oct Felony Classifications & Sentencing in Arizona
In a previous post, we covered the difference between a misdemeanor and felony, as well as the different levels and sentences for misdemeanors. In this post, we’d like to discuss felonies in more depth. If you’ve been charged with a felony in Arizona, the first...
28 Sep Common Law vs. Statutory Law—What’s the Difference?
What is the difference between common law vs. statutory law? There are two main types of law within our legal system, known as common and statutory law. Both common and statutory laws set a standard of acceptable behavior and justice for both citizens and their...