In November 2021, a 16-year-old student at Cesar Chavez High School in Phoenix was shot by a 15-year-old peer during a gun transaction. According to police, the 16-year-old student brought a gun to school to sell to the other student. Things escalated when the seller...
What is the "Romeo and Juliet" law in Arizona? If there is one play that William Shakespeare is known for, it is probably “Romeo and Juliet.” Almost everyone is familiar with this tale of tragic young lovers, either from reading it in high school or...
The legal realm has so many terms, specifications and laws to keep track of. It can be hard to know exactly what everything is if you are not an active part of the legal system. This is why you have Coolidge Law (serving Chandler, Gilbert...
Have you or a loved one been charged with a DUI, traffic offense, felony, or some other crime in Phoenix? If so, choosing the best lawyer is your most pressing priority. But with the stakes so high, how do you know if you’re making the...
In a previous blog post we discussed several viable reasons an attorney may elect or be compelled to withdraw from a case. As a criminal defense law firm serving the Phoenix Valley, at Coolidge Law Firm we’d like to cover the signs of a bad...
Technology is about to change the game when it comes to fighting crime in Mesa, Arizona. Last summer, the city of Mesa announced its plans to install a multi-million dollar, high-tech surveillance hub called the Real-Time Public Safety Operations Center (RTPSOC). In response to President Biden’s...
In today’s world, people use computers for everything. From business deals to banking transactions to ordering groceries online, computers are a mainstay in our lives. This increased use of computers has sparked a rise in cyber crimes. In Arizona, if you are charged with a...
The act of killing another person is a very serious crime with very serious consequences. First degree murder is the highest level of homicide, and it will be punished harshly. If you find yourself facing a charge of first degree murder in Arizona, you will...
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...
Felonies are the most severe type of crimes, and they carry the toughest penalties. While most people understand that a felony crime conviction includes jail time and fines, they may not realize they can lose certain rights if they plead guilty to a felony. One...