When we hear the word extortion, images of mobsters and the mafia likely arise. Scenes and lines from Scarface or the Godfather are brought to mind. In general, extortion is a crime of power and the abuse of that power. As a criminal defense law...
Domestic violence is a frightening offense. According to the Domestic Shelters website, “An estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year.” And that is just the number of cases that are reported annually. Domestic violence is one of...
Arizona considers reckless driving a serious offense. While some traffic offenses can be written off as a simple ticket and a guilty plea, others may require hiring a criminal defense attorney who specializes in handling criminal traffic and driving violations. A conviction relating to reckless driving...
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,...
If you’ve been charged with a crime in Arizona, the first question likely to be on your mind is: “Can I make these charges go away?” As a criminal defense law firm in the Phoenix Valley, Coolidge Law has a record of getting criminal cases...
When is a lawyer legally permitted to withdraw from a case? As a criminal defense attorney serving the Metro-Phoenix area, Todd Coolidge believes his clients should know their rights when it comes to their legal representation. You, the defendant, retain the right to fire your...
A criminal trial usually goes one of two ways: the defense and the prosecution come to a plea agreement, or the trial resumes and ends in a guilty or not-guilty ruling. Plea agreements, or plea bargains, are prevalent in Arizona because they avoid the stresses...
The state of Arizona takes the wellbeing and treatment of its minors very seriously. Because the welfare of a child can be harmed in a number of ways, Arizona has enacted several statutes that define and outline legal punishments for child neglect, abuse (physical, sexual...
With the rapid advancement of technology, we have become a culture that uses credit cards for a plethora of daily transactions. Because we’re using our credit cards so frequently, and often casually, many of us have experienced credit card fraud or theft at some point...
By this spring, 47 states had already banned handheld calls and texting while driving. And in April (2019), Arizona joined the club—making it State 48 once again. Montana and Missouri are the remaining two that have yet to follow the majority. Arizona’s new cellphone laws...