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...
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...
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....
It may sound odd in the 21st century, but yes, committing adultery is still illegal under Arizona law. And for good reason. Not only is adultery emotionally damaging and harmful to our society, but the majority of Americans still think it should be considered a...
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...
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...
In United States criminal law, all crimes can be broken down into different elements. In order to convict the defendant, these elements of a crime must then be proven in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Most crimes require that three essential elements...
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, 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...
Whether you’re a longtime resident or simply visiting the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix offers a lot of recreational gambling options. However, Arizona is still fairly strict when it comes to gambling laws. And as a criminal defense law firm in Arizona, we recommend partaking...