Felonies

04 Nov Why Repeat Offenders Face Harsher Sentences

Posted at 00:25h in Arizona Court System, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Misdemeanor Charges by Todd Coolidge

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In Arizona, the penalties for a second or third offense are much harsher than for a first conviction. Repeat offenders face higher fines, longer sentences, and incarceration instead of probation. It’s the state’s way of saying, “Don’t make the same mistake twice.” A criminal record can...

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28 Feb Burglary Classifications In Arizona

Posted at 04:36h in Burglary, Criminal Damage, Felonies, Harassment & Stalking, Robbery, Todd Coolidge by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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In our last blog post we talked about the differences between burglary and criminal trespass. Today we’d like to get a little more specific on the subject of burglary. If you’ve been charged with burglary in Arizona, this blog post will help you understand the...

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25 Sep Getting Caught with Narcotics Can Mean Prison Time in Arizona

Posted at 19:50h in Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, Felonies by Todd Coolidge

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Illegal drugs are classified into several categories under Arizona law, and the category with the most severe consequences covers narcotics. A narcotic could be the natural or synthetic form of any one of 103 different types of drugs, but the most common narcotics charges involve...

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02 Oct But Isn’t It Legal? When Marijuana Possession Is a Crime in Arizona

Posted at 12:00h in Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, Felonies by Todd Coolidge

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Arizona voted to make recreational marijuana legal back in November of 2020. But before any dispensaries opened, the state passed laws about how much of the drug someone is allowed to have at one time, and where they’re allowed to use it.  For instance, smoking in...

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29 Sep What Is a “Threshold Amount” of a Drug, and Why Does It Matter?

Posted at 10:00h in Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, Felonies by Todd Coolidge

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With drug-related crimes, there are several factors that determine how much time you could be facing if convicted. One of those factors is the quantity of drugs in your possession. If you have more than the threshold amount under your control, the charges and sentencing...

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22 Sep Why Aggravated Drug Charges Make Sentences Longer

Posted at 19:17h in Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, Felonies by Todd Coolidge

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There are many different types of drug charges in Arizona, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. But there are a few situations where a judge can impose extremely harsh punishments. Some circumstances can bump a crime up into a higher class of felony, which means longer...

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29 Jan Arizona Arson Laws: Is Arson a Felony?

Posted at 16:30h in Felonies by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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  There are some situations where you might find yourself curious about Arizona arson laws. Maybe you’re planning a giant bonfire. Or maybe you accidentally flicked a lit cigarette and caught property on fire. Perhaps a fireworks display got out of hand and your neighbor’s shed...

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19 Sep Understanding Arizona Felony Classes

Posted at 05:29h in Arizona Court System, Felonies by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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What is the difference between a Class 1 and Class 6 felony? Or between a felony and a misdemeanor? In this post we explain the differences between each of the felony classes in Arizona, along with the penalties related to each level of crime.  Felonies vs....

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19 Feb Computer Tampering Is a Felony in Arizona

Posted at 04:23h in Felonies by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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In 2022, an Arizona law enforcement officer was convicted of computer tampering. He had used his credentials to access the records databases of the department and state for personal use. This type of police misconduct was remedied with the resignation of the officer, and computer...

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20 Jul Fires in Arizona Can Be Deadly, and Starting One Is a Crime

Posted at 06:11h in Felonies by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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Unfortunately, wildfires in Arizona are so common that we have a “fire season.” Our state’s dry climate makes it easy for fires to spread, leaving devastation in their wake. While some fires are naturally occurring, most of them are caused by reckless burning or arson.  No...

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