07 Nov Sobering Holiday Drunk Driving Statistics
We travel to be surrounded by family and friends. We gather to express gratitude and celebrate. We laugh, we play, we eat, and we drink. It’s the most wonderful time of the year...
DUI
13 Jun Defenses Against DUI: Part 2
It is important to understand that there are many ways to defend Phoenix DUI charges. There are a number of constitutional and statutory challenges that attorney Todd Coolidge looks for when he prepares a DUI defense. Protocol When You Get Stopped In order for an officer to...
03 May Defenses Against DUI: Part 1
It is important to understand that there are many ways in which to defend against DUI charges. There are a number of constitutional and statutory challenges that DUI defense attorney Todd Coolidge looks for when he prepares a DUI case. Arizona DUI Law Arizona’s DUI law indicates...
21 Jul The Difference Between Murder and Manslaughter in Phoenix, Arizona
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in Arizona Law, Death Penalty, Domestic Violence, DUI, Felonies, First-Degree Murder, Homicide, Manslaughter, Misconduct Involving Weapons, misdemeanor, Todd Coolidge
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...
21 Jun Arizona Law – What is Pre-file Representation?
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in Aggravated Assault, Arizona Law, Assault, Burglary, Courtroom Procedure, Disorderly Conduct, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, DUI, Felonies, Legal Process, Todd Coolidge
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...
28 Apr Your Miranda Rights Part One – The History
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in Aggravated Assault, Assault, Bias Crime, Burglary, Criminal Damage, Disorderly Conduct, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, DUI, Felonies, Larceny, Legal Process, misdemeanor, Todd Coolidge
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...
15 Mar Misdemeanor Classifications & Sentencing in Arizona
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in Aggravated Assault, Assault, Bail Jumping, Burglary, Criminal Damage, Disorderly Conduct, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, DUI, Failure to Appear, Felonies, Forgery, Fraud, Harassment & Stalking, Identity Theft, Laws, misdemeanor, Robbery, Theft, Todd Coolidge
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...
24 Nov Felony Gang Participation
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in Aggravated Assault, Assault, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, DUI, Failure to Appear, Felonies, Harassment & Stalking, Identity Theft, Laws, Legal Process, Misconduct Involving Weapons, misdemeanor, Robbery, Sexual Conduct with a Minor, Theft, Todd Coolidge, Traffic Offenses, Uncategorized
Taking part in any aspect of gang-related activity is punishable by law. Crime that is organized is considered a direct attack on the government, and in particular, Arizona legislation has been created to address gang participation. Coolidge Law in Gilbert Arizona is experienced in defending...
08 Dec Felony: Drugs
Possession or use of dangerous drugs is considered a felony in Arizona. While the classification of what constitutes a dangerous drug can be subjective, a felony charge usually concerns narcotics (not including marijuana). Todd Coolidge of Coolidge Law, located in Gilbert Arizona, has more than...
15 Feb The Processes For Criminal Cases In Arizona
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in Aggravated Assault, Assault, Criminal Damage, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, DUI, Felonies, Forgery, Fraud, Harassment & Stalking, Identity Theft, Laws, Legal Process, Robbery, Theft, Todd Coolidge, Uncategorized, White Collar Crime
You’ve been arrested for allegedly committing a crime in the state of Arizona. What should you expect? At Coolidge Law, we specialize in Arizona’s criminal law. We’re here to help you understand the legal processes for criminal cases in Arizona. Give us a call today,...