Felonies

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19 Jan What Are the Different Types of Homicide in Arizona?

Posted at 22:09h in Arizona Law, Felonies, Felony, First-Degree Murder, Homicide, Manslaughter, Todd Coolidge by Todd Coolidge

Murder is the most serious offense you can commit in Arizona. Because homicide charges are such grievous offenses, they carry the highest penalties. If found guilty of an Arizona homicide, you may even face the death penalty under certain circumstances. In the state of Arizona, there...

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14 Feb What Public Benefits Do Felons Lose If Convicted?

Posted at 22:08h in Arizona Law, Civil Law, Constitution, Felonies, Felony by Todd Coolidge

Being charged with a crime impacts the rest of your life. Those with a criminal record may find it difficult to find employment and housing. Depending on your crime—and whether it’s a felony conviction—they may lose some public benefits and civil liberties. This article explains...

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21 Feb Penalties for Criminal Damage in Phoenix

Posted at 21:26h in Arizona Law, Criminal Damage, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies by Todd Coolidge

A person who recklessly or intentionally damages another person's property may face charges of criminal damage in Arizona. In some cases, property damage can carry serious penalties, including fines and jail time. What is criminal damage? Let’s take a look at an example. Late one night,...

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25 Feb How Does Parole Work for Arizona State Prisoners?

Posted at 19:42h in Arizona Court System, Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, misdemeanor, Parole by Todd Coolidge

People serving time in prison for committing a crime may be eligible for parole under certain circumstances. Parole provides inmates an opportunity to finish their sentences outside of prison. However, to stay on parole, they must abide by a specific set of conditions and rules....

15 Mar What Is a Wobbler Law?

Posted at 15:47h in Arizona Court System, Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Laws, misdemeanor by Todd Coolidge

Every crime in Arizona has a penalty, and usually, the penalties are very specific. For example, the penalty for first degree murder is either life in prison or capital punishment. However, there are some crimes where the penalty may change, increase, or decrease, depending on...

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01 Apr What Is Considered Sexual Assault?

Posted at 17:04h in Arizona Law, Criminal Activity, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Sex Crimes by Todd Coolidge

Sexual assault is an extremely serious charge in the state of Arizona. A person found guilty of sexual assault faces not only a felony conviction on their record, but also placement on the sex offender registry. These penalties can impact a person's life forever, affecting...

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20 Apr Is Drug Possession a Felony in Arizona?

Posted at 21:37h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Drug Possession, Felonies, Felony, Marijuana by Todd Coolidge

A charge of drug possession felony in Arizona can be a very serious offense. The penalties can escalate quickly, depending on the type of drug in your possession, the quantity, and whether or not this was your first offense. And, those found guilty of possession...

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02 May Penalties for Armed Robbery in Arizona

Posted at 21:42h in Arizona Gun Laws, Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Robbery by Todd Coolidge

Armed robbery in Arizona is a very serious offense. It involves not only taking another person’s property without permission, but doing so while using or threatening someone with a deadly weapon. For example, two young men are walking down the sidewalk in Chandler. They approach a...

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14 Jun Can You Get an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card If You Have a Misdemeanor?

Posted at 22:12h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Fingerprint Clearance Card, Laws, misdemeanor by Todd Coolidge

In the state of Arizona, people working with children, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups need to obtain a fingerprint clearance card before they can be offered employment. They must also keep their clearance card in good standing throughout the length of their employment. However, a...

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23 Jun What Is Considered a Dangerous Offense in Arizona?

Posted at 00:11h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Laws by Todd Coolidge

As everyone knows, felonies are harsher crimes than misdemeanors. For that reason, people convicted of felony crimes face serious penalties like large fines and time in state prison. However, there are some instances where the penalties for a felony can increase even more. If a person...

Felonies

19 Jan What Are the Different Types of Homicide in Arizona?

14 Feb What Public Benefits Do Felons Lose If Convicted?

21 Feb Penalties for Criminal Damage in Phoenix

25 Feb How Does Parole Work for Arizona State Prisoners?

15 Mar What Is a Wobbler Law?

01 Apr What Is Considered Sexual Assault?

20 Apr Is Drug Possession a Felony in Arizona?

02 May Penalties for Armed Robbery in Arizona

14 Jun Can You Get an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card If You Have a Misdemeanor?

23 Jun What Is Considered a Dangerous Offense in Arizona?

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