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28 Jun Understanding Capital Punishment Laws in Arizona

Posted at 19:10h in Arizona Law, Arizona Supreme Court, Capital Punishment, Death Penalty, Felonies, First-Degree Murder, Laws, Legal Process, Mitigating Circumstances, Todd Coolidge, U.S. Constitution, US Supreme Court by Todd Coolidge

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...

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07 Dec The Difference Between Civil and Criminal Law: Part 2

Posted at 20:34h in Arizona Law, Civil Law by Todd Coolidge

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...

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08 Jun Arizona Gambling Laws: Casinos, Sports, Racing & Online

Posted at 15:55h in Arizona Law by Todd Coolidge

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,...

18 Feb Can a Police Officer Take My License?

Posted at 15:27h in Arizona Law, Uncategorized by Todd Coolidge

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...

22 Jan Can Police Search My Phone Without a Warrant?

Posted at 19:52h in Arizona Law by Todd Coolidge

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: ...

05 Jan What New Laws Will Go into Effect in Arizona in 2021?

Posted at 19:28h in Arizona Law by Todd Coolidge

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...

31 Dec Committing a Crime While Wearing a Mask to Conceal Your Identity

Posted at 18:07h in Arizona Law by Todd Coolidge

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...

17 Jul What Are the Arizona Voter ID Laws?

Posted at 16:22h in Arizona Law by Todd Coolidge

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...

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09 Jun What Are the Arizona Looting Laws?

Posted at 18:08h in Arizona Law, Burglary, Theft by Todd Coolidge

What is looting? If you break in and steal something from Nordstroms on an average Friday night, you’ll be charged with burglary (unlawfully entering a place with the intent to steal or commit a felony) and theft (taking possession of the property of another without their...

22 May Is Graffiti Considered a Crime Arizona?

Posted at 19:44h in Arizona Law by Todd Coolidge

While graffiti can be a beautiful form of art and expression, if you tag someone else’s property, it is a crime. In Arizona, graffiti is categorized under the vandalism and criminal damage laws. What is criminal damage? Pursuant to A.R.S. §13-1602, criminal damage has a broad scope...

Arizona Law

Arizona Law

28 Jun Understanding Capital Punishment Laws in Arizona

07 Dec The Difference Between Civil and Criminal Law: Part 2

08 Jun Arizona Gambling Laws: Casinos, Sports, Racing & Online

18 Feb Can a Police Officer Take My License?

22 Jan Can Police Search My Phone Without a Warrant?

05 Jan What New Laws Will Go into Effect in Arizona in 2021?

31 Dec Committing a Crime While Wearing a Mask to Conceal Your Identity

17 Jul What Are the Arizona Voter ID Laws?

09 Jun What Are the Arizona Looting Laws?

22 May Is Graffiti Considered a Crime Arizona?

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