In Arizona, a felony conviction means going to prison. And while prison terms are the one consequence that gets talked about the most, they are far from the only disruption to your life. From heavy fines to impacts on your career and relationships, a felony...
What is the "Romeo and Juliet" law in Arizona? If there is one play that William Shakespeare is known for, it is probably “Romeo and Juliet.” Almost everyone is familiar with this tale of tragic young lovers, either from reading it in high school or...
In a previous post, we covered the difference between a misdemeanor and felony, as well as the different levels and sentences for misdemeanors. In this post, we’d like to discuss felonies in more depth. If you’ve been charged with a felony in Arizona, the first...
Criminal Law Specialist Todd Coolidge has over two decades of experience in criminal law, and he’s seen the damaging effects a criminal record can have on a person’s life. That’s why he’s committed to fighting for his clients to the end. However, the law in...
At Coolidge Law Firm in Chandler, Arizona, we know that a conviction of a crime at any level is not only mentally and emotionally difficult, but it can also create challenges in other areas of life as well. Once you have a criminal record in...
Felony attorney Todd Coolidge of Coolidge Law Firm (serving the Greater Metro-Phoenix Arizona area) has won another multiple-felony case! As reported recently by a local Arizona TV program, 3 On Your Side, a Phoenix-area businessman by the name of Thomas Greenwald was found NOT guilty of...
Even though it is dangerous and illegal, street racing activity is growing nationwide—especially in Arizona. In fact, Arizona ranks second out of all states for drivers with illegal street racing violations. The Phoenix Police Department reports that street racing incidents jumped from 388 in 2019...
In today’s world, people use computers for everything. From business deals to banking transactions to ordering groceries online, computers are a mainstay in our lives. This increased use of computers has sparked a rise in cyber crimes. In Arizona, if you are charged with a...
The act of killing another person is a very serious crime with very serious consequences. First degree murder is the highest level of homicide, and it will be punished harshly. If you find yourself facing a charge of first degree murder in Arizona, you will...
Felonies are the most severe type of crimes, and they carry the toughest penalties. While most people understand that a felony crime conviction includes jail time and fines, they may not realize they can lose certain rights if they plead guilty to a felony. One...