Arizona Law

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16 Dec What Is a Defensive Display of a Firearm in Arizona?

Posted at 20:06h in Arizona Gun Laws, Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Laws, Todd Coolidge by Todd Coolidge

Under Arizona law, it is not illegal for a person to display their firearm when justifiably defending themselves against physical harm, or protecting themselves against attempted unlawful or deadly physical force. A woman from Phoenix stops for gas very late one evening on the way home...

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31 Jan What are the Drone Laws in Arizona

Posted at 18:38h in Arizona Law by Todd Coolidge

With technology advancing at such a rapid pace, that means the law is always changing and developing to suit the times. The issue of drones is one of those issues. If you are a drone owner, you likely are seeking to be informed as to...

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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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21 Aug Sexual Abuse in Phoenix, Arizona

Posted at 17:07h in Arizona Law by Todd Coolidge

The previous post on our Todd Coolidge Law Firm Blog covered a breaking news story about a sexual abuse scandal within the Catholic Church. In this post, we’ll discuss laws and statutes regarding sexual abuse in Phoenix, Arizona. We’ll also examine sexual abuse claims in...

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24 Nov Phoenix Police Crack Down on Street Racers

Posted at 21:04h in Arizona Law, Criminal Activity, Felony, misdemeanor, News by Todd Coolidge

Even though it is dangerous and illegal, street racing activity is growing nationwide—especially in Arizona. In fact, Arizona ranks second out of all states for drivers with illegal street racing violations. The Phoenix Police Department reports that street racing incidents jumped from 388 in 2019...

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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...

10 May What Happens if You Get Pulled Over without a License?

Posted at 16:00h in Arizona Law by Todd Coolidge

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...

26 Apr What Does the Proposed 2021 Arizona Gun Bill Mean?

Posted at 21:30h in Arizona Law by Todd Coolidge

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...

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...

Arizona Law

16 Dec What Is a Defensive Display of a Firearm in Arizona?

31 Jan What are the Drone Laws in Arizona

28 Jun Understanding Capital Punishment Laws in Arizona

21 Aug Sexual Abuse in Phoenix, Arizona

24 Nov Phoenix Police Crack Down on Street Racers

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

10 May What Happens if You Get Pulled Over without a License?

26 Apr What Does the Proposed 2021 Arizona Gun Bill Mean?

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

17 Jul What Are the Arizona Voter ID Laws?

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