Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix

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09 May Are DUI Checkpoints Unconstitutional?

Posted at 16:36h in Arizona Law, Constitution, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, DUI, Law Enforcement, U.S. Constitution by Todd Coolidge

Arizona has some dangerously high statistics when it comes to drunk driving. About 1.7% of all Arizona residents have admitted to driving after drinking too much alcohol. And between 2003 to 2012, over 2,900 people in Arizona died in vehicle crashes involving a drunk driver. Police...

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02 May Penalties for Armed Robbery in Arizona

Posted at 21:42h in Arizona Gun Laws, Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Robbery by Todd Coolidge

Armed robbery in Arizona is a very serious offense. It involves not only taking another person’s property without permission, but doing so while using or threatening someone with a deadly weapon. For example, two young men are walking down the sidewalk in Chandler. They approach a...

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20 Apr Is Drug Possession a Felony in Arizona?

Posted at 21:37h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Drug Possession, Felonies, Felony, Marijuana by Todd Coolidge

A charge of drug possession felony in Arizona can be a very serious offense. The penalties can escalate quickly, depending on the type of drug in your possession, the quantity, and whether or not this was your first offense. And, those found guilty of possession...

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13 Apr Is It Illegal to Point a Laser at a Plane?

Posted at 16:22h in Arizona Law, Criminal Activity, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Federal Crimes, Federal Laws, misdemeanor by Todd Coolidge

With two major airports in the area—Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport—planes in the skies above Phoenix and Chandler are a regular sight. Although airplanes normally fly a great distance above you, their pilots can be affected by certain things on the...

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07 Apr Can I Face a DUI for Prescribed Medication in Arizona?

Posted at 15:47h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, DUI, Laws, misdemeanor by Todd Coolidge

Driving under the influence (DUI) charges usually involve alcohol or illicit drugs. However, in Arizona, a person can also receive a DUI for driving under the influence of prescription medications, including medications that you legally have a prescription for. If your medication instructions say not...

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01 Apr What Is Considered Sexual Assault?

Posted at 17:04h in Arizona Law, Criminal Activity, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Sex Crimes by Todd Coolidge

Sexual assault is an extremely serious charge in the state of Arizona. A person found guilty of sexual assault faces not only a felony conviction on their record, but also placement on the sex offender registry. These penalties can impact a person's life forever, affecting...

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28 Mar Arizona Violent Crime Rates Rise Higher Than National Average

Posted at 16:56h in Arizona Crime News, Arizona Law, Crime Prevention, Criminal Activity, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Neighborhood Safety by Todd Coolidge

Every city in the world has crime, however, some cities have a higher crime rate than others. In Arizona, a new report from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says Arizona's violent crime rate rose higher than the national average between 2019 to 2020....

15 Mar What Is a Wobbler Law?

Posted at 15:47h in Arizona Court System, Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Laws, misdemeanor by Todd Coolidge

Every crime in Arizona has a penalty, and usually, the penalties are very specific. For example, the penalty for first degree murder is either life in prison or capital punishment. However, there are some crimes where the penalty may change, increase, or decrease, depending on...

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03 Mar Can Arizona Residents Carry a Gun in the Car?

Posted at 16:22h in Arizona Gun Laws, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Laws, U.S. Constitution by Todd Coolidge

In a previous blog post, we discussed the Arizona open carry law, which allows residents to carry a firearm as long as it is visible to those around them. Arizona's Constitutional Carry law permits its citizens to carry a concealed firearm as well. Do these...

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25 Feb How Does Parole Work for Arizona State Prisoners?

Posted at 19:42h in Arizona Court System, Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, misdemeanor, Parole by Todd Coolidge

People serving time in prison for committing a crime may be eligible for parole under certain circumstances. Parole provides inmates an opportunity to finish their sentences outside of prison. However, to stay on parole, they must abide by a specific set of conditions and rules....

Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix

Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix

09 May Are DUI Checkpoints Unconstitutional?

02 May Penalties for Armed Robbery in Arizona

20 Apr Is Drug Possession a Felony in Arizona?

13 Apr Is It Illegal to Point a Laser at a Plane?

07 Apr Can I Face a DUI for Prescribed Medication in Arizona?

01 Apr What Is Considered Sexual Assault?

28 Mar Arizona Violent Crime Rates Rise Higher Than National Average

15 Mar What Is a Wobbler Law?

03 Mar Can Arizona Residents Carry a Gun in the Car?

25 Feb How Does Parole Work for Arizona State Prisoners?

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