You may have heard this before, but Arizona has some of the most severe DUI laws in the country. Another study released by WalletHub has put our great home state, the Grand Canyon State, at the top of the list when it comes to fines,...
There are reasons that DUI charges in Arizona are so severe. Police officers make it a priority in Arizona to hunt down drunk drivers. The following numbers might be a little added incentive to take a cab or an Uber after having a few drinks...
Just as Arizona has some of the harshest laws in the country when it comes to DUI’s involving alcohol, it is equally severe when it comes to marijuana--if not even more so. Not only that, you will likely be charged with other crimes like possession...
The fourth of July brings with it plenty of fun and festivities, but it’s important to understand the laws surrounding fireworks before you go and get yourself in trouble by shooting off illegal fireworks! It goes without saying that you should read our blogs posts...
As the summer heats up in Phoenix, Arizona, so do people’s tempers. Impatience and agitation take over for many drivers in the valley. DUI’s tend to pick up and to add insult to injury, Arizona has fallen from 14th on the list to 6th for...
It’s easy to panic when you’ve been pulled over by a police officer, even if you feel you are in complete control and have not committed any legal infractions. Having just a single beer with dinner and heading home can turn into a stressful ordeal...
Being convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona will almost undoubtedly result in severe consequences. Arizona does not fool around when it comes to intoxicated drivers, as this state has some of the toughest DUI laws in the entire country. Whether you were...
Domestic violence is when the victim of an alleged crime is your spouse, lives in the same residence, is a current or past partner, is involved with you sexually, or a family member or child. Needless to say, these allegations can be particularly sensitive for...
The holidays are a time for cheer, family, and friends. For many people, their celebrations also include drinking. In fact, there is usually a significant increase in drunk driving accidents and DUI charges during the holiday season. Driving under the influence of alcohol or another substance—including...
Coolidge Law Firm is proud to announce that we recently had the Court of Appeals accept jurisdiction and issue a memorandum decision in a case of ours regarding the right to counsel (attorney) during an investigation. The case involved Adrian Reyes, to whom we provided counsel,...