Being falsely accused of a crime is a frightening experience. Even if you survive the accusations, your life still might be greatly impacted. Bitter breakups and divorces are common times when people make false allegations. If you have been accused of a crime you did...
Domestic violence is a frightening offense. According to the Domestic Shelters website, “An estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year.” And that is just the number of cases that are reported annually. Domestic violence is one of...
Aggravated Assault can be considered a misdemeanor, but additional factors surrounding the crime may cause it to be elevated to felony status. If you've been accused of aggravated assault, Coolidge Law in Gilbert Arizona is your choice for a tough and knowledgeable defense. We're experienced,...
When you find yourself on the wrong side of Arizona law and charged with a crime, it’s important for your rights or the rights of your loved ones to be fully protected in legal proceedings that will affect your future. You need experienced representation that...
Gun control is a hot topic in America these days. Regardless of your political stance, Todd Coolidge Law Firm would like to address from a legal standpoint, the gun control laws in Arizona. What are your rights as a resident of the Grand Canyon State,...
Todd Coolidge, the lead criminal defense attorney at Coolidge Law Firm, has represented many homicide cases in Arizona. His experience in the courtroom and his vast knowledge of the subtleties of law mean his clients trust him to handle their case. In our previous blog...
When the suspect of a crime is brought into custody by law enforcement and made aware of their right to an attorney, Coolidge Law Firm (serving Chandler, Gilbert, and Mesa Arizona) ALWAYS recommends they call an experienced criminal defense attorney. The reason? There may not...
In our last blog post, we covered the history of the Miranda Warning and how it became mandatory for all suspected criminals to be read their rights before arrest. In this post, Coolidge Law Firm (certified criminal law specialist in Phoenix, Arizona) would like to...
We’ve all heard the Miranda Rights read aloud on a criminal-drama TV series by a police officer upon the arrest of a suspect. Hopefully, you haven’t had these words read aloud in person! It goes as such: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything...
If you’ve been charged with a misdemeanor in Arizona, this post will tell you what you need to know about misdemeanor classifications and their sentencings. Since we’re criminal law specialists who have been serving Gilbert, Chandler, and Mesa Arizona for over 25 years, at Coolidge...