Federal crimes are violations against the U.S. Constitution and always overrule state law. The majority of criminal trials are held in state courts. For a crime to go to federal court, it must be of federal interest. See below for some examples of common federal...
At Coolidge Law Firm (criminal defense attorney in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert), we hold a high regard for how law is formed and upheld. The laws governing a nation are some of the most important aspects of its existence. By them, a standard of...
In previous posts we’ve briefly touched on the Arizona court system and, depending on their nature, examined how cases are handled. If a defendant feels that justice was not served in the conviction of a DUI felony in Arizona, or any other crime, they can...
Whether you find yourself in legal trouble or not, Coolidge Law Firm (serving the greater Metro Phoenix Area) believes it’s always a good idea to stay informed about how the law works on a national, as well as a local level. In our previous post...
If you’ve been charged with a misdemeanor or felony in Phoenix, you will likely be appearing before court to receive your official charges and sentencing. The Arizona courtroom process can be a frightening thing regardless of whether you know what to expect or not. But...
Wherever you place yourself on the political spectrum of Right to Left or Conservative to Liberal, even if you typically don’t pay much attention to politics, you’ve likely heard that our country is appointing a new Supreme Court Justice. Since the decisions that are handed...