In our previous Coolidge Law Firm blog post we began to discuss the difference between civil and criminal law by first defining criminal law and how it plays out in a courtroom. We mentioned that both civil and criminal law have been developed in order...
A normal day can take a sour turn when you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror and suddenly realize you forgot your wallet at home. What happens if you get pulled over without a license? Will you be penalized for an honest mistake? Penalties for...
The point of this newly proposed 2021 gun bill, concerning the rights of Arizona citizens to bear arms, is meant to hold up gun rights if the second amendment should ever fail to do so. KTAR News reported that Maricopa’s County Sheriff, Paul Penzone thinks the...
Capital punishment, or the death penalty, is a polarizing legal issue in our nation. And it’s extremely relevant to citizens of the Grand Canyon State, as we are one of 31 States in the US where the death penalty is still legal. On three separate...
Whether you’re a resident or a visitor to the valley of the sun, Phoenix has a lot of recreational gambling options for you. However, Arizona is still fairly strict when it comes to their gambling laws. And as a criminal defense law firm in Arizona,...
If you’ve ever been pulled over, you know the first thing a police officer is likely to ask for is your driver's license. Some questions may be running through your mind—Do you have to give the officer your license? What if you’re nervous they might...
Now that texting while driving is illegal in Arizona, as well as talking on your cell phone while driving, you may find yourself in a situation where you’re being pulled over for having your phone in your hand. This probably leaves you with a few questions: ...
Every year in Arizona new laws go into effect, and 2021 won’t be an exception. Here at Coolidge law, we want to keep you up-to-date on new laws in Arizona. Instead of having to wade through long government PDFs about legislation, we’re breaking down the...
Covid-19 has changed life as we know it. While there isn’t a state-wide mask mandate, many Arizona counties, including Maricopa, require the use of a mask in public. This could leave you wondering about Arizona’s law that calls for harsher penalties when wearing a mask...
The General Election in November 2020 is right around the corner. That means there is still plenty of time to register to vote! As a Defense Law Firm in Pheonix, we are all about your rights. And voting is a right that everyone should have...