As a criminal defense attorney in Phoenix, Todd Coolidge has argued his fair share of traffic violation cases in Arizona. With open skies and freeways that are five lanes wide on each side, it’s hard not to find your foot getting a little heavy when...
The rise of the digital age and tremendous advancements in technology come with both positive and negative impacts on our daily lives. For example, never before has information been so easily accessible and shareable. This fact enables us to store information online, work remotely, and...
As a criminal defense attorney in Phoenix Arizona, Todd Coolidge has handled cases as small as traffic offenses and petty theft, to much more severe cases that involved kidnapping. Well versed in all criminal law, with over 25 years of experience, he is an expert...
As a certified criminal law specialist in Arizona, Todd Coolidge has handled criminal cases of every category and degree. Criminal offenses in Arizona can be broken down into 5 broad categories: (1) personal or violent crime; (2) property crime; (3) white-collar crime; (4) public order...
What is conspiracy? Recent news in our country has covered the subject of conspiracy ad nauseam. Collusion or no collusion? But you may still be scratching your head, wondering what exactly criminal conspiracy is and what is needed in order to prove a conspiracy charge....
As a criminal defense law firm in Phoenix, we handle a variety of traffic offenses, from speeding, reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, to breaking any of the many Arizona traffic laws. Phoenix is the 6th most populous city in the United States. That...
Sex crimes involving a minor in Arizona are a serious offense. And if charged and convicted, a defendant can face up to 35 years in prison (possibly more depending on the conviction). For this reason, if you’ve been arrested for a sex crime involving a...
Both civil and criminal law were created to deter or punish wrongdoing and to compensate for the victim’s losses. So what exactly is the difference between civil and criminal law? We’ll take the next two blog posts to define each and lay out their similarities...
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...
It might seem that a criminal should be held accountable, regardless of when the crime was committed. However, in order to preserve the integrity of evidence (including witness testimony), states enact Statutes of Limitations. Todd Coolidge, of Coolidge Law Firm, thoroughly understands how Arizona criminal...