In Arizona, there is the possibility of serving a probation sentence instead of serving time in jail or prison. However, don’t make the mistake of thinking that probation is easy. Unless you follow all of the rules, you could end up behind bars after all. We...
In Arizona, charge stacking is quite common. In some cases, it might mean multiple charges for the same crime. In others, related charges may be added in addition to the main charges. Crime stacking, while legal, is often problematic. Here’s how it can impact a...
Being arrested and charged with a crime can affect your bank account right away. Arizona is one of the many states that will charge you for spending time in jail, seeing a judge, and sometimes even for your appointed public defender. Some fees can be avoided...
We’ve taken a look at filing an appeal in Arizona and now we’re going to dive in a little deeper. When you have good representation from the get-go, an appeal is often not needed. However, there are times when an appeal is necessary. We will...
In a previous blog post we discussed the Arizona minimum mandatory sentencing guidelines for felonies, which act as a baseline when judges are determining how to punish a convicted criminal. From there, the judge will look at evidence and facts presented that would either mitigate...
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...
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,...
The current health crisis is impacting much more than our health. Many have lost their jobs. All non-essential businesses were instructed to close. And most of us are sheltered indoors. As many industries and services have come to a halt, a common question we're hearing...
There is no doubt that being threatened with physical harm is extremely scary. Sadly, these types of violent crimes do occur each year, including in Arizona. What many people do not realize is that Arizona law allows victims of violent crimes to defend themselves in...
People serving time in prison for committing a crime may be eligible for parole under certain circumstances. Parole provides inmates an opportunity to finish their sentences outside of prison. However, to stay on parole, they must abide by a specific set of conditions and rules....