There are two main types of law within our legal system, known as common and statutory law. Both common and statutory laws set a standard of acceptable behavior and justice for both citizens and their government. But while both are essential components of the legal...
Capital punishment, or the death penalty, is a polarizing legal issue in our nation. And it’s extremely relevant to citizens of the Grand Canyon State, as we are one of 31 States in the US where the death penalty is still legal. On three separate...
As a seasoned drug offense attorney in Phoenix, Todd Coolidge is a vital asset to anyone with a drug charge on their hands. In our last blog post, we covered a brief history of drug use in the US, both prescription and recreational. In this...
Each day we’re faced with making hundreds to thousands of decisions: from what color of socks we’ll wear, to the type of toothpaste we’ll use, to what time we’ll leave for work. We may not consciously think about these smaller decisions, but they’re still choices...
In America in recent years, some state laws have become more lax concerning the use of marijuana, which may lead to wondering where Arizona stands on the subject. Although Arizona is a neighboring state to Colorado (where the use of recreational marijuana is legalized), it...
Lying under oath, or committing perjury, is a pretty straightforward concept in criminal law. It is, to knowingly make false statements while under oath on the witness stand, and it’s considered a Class 4 Felony in Phoenix under ARS 13-2702, punishable by a maximum prison...
In Arizona, there are two ways to interpret the law, through statutory law and through common law. Common law often refers to the “spirit of the law,” while statutory law upholds the exact “letter of the law.” Statutory law means focusing on a literal interpretation,...
We all tend to drive a bit differently than the ideal driver according to the law. No one drives perfectly all the time, although it is best to stay the least distracted and follow all traffic laws. With the different types of traffic violations one...
Drinking and driving isn’t the only way you can get a DUI in Chandler or elsewhere in Arizona. With the legalization of recreational marijuana in nearby states along with medical marijuana here in Arizona and an ever-increasing prescription drug epidemic, police are seemingly now more...
Did you know that robbery, burglary, and theft are all different types of crimes? Although they can all involve stealing, the law defines each of these three charges differently. The circumstances of the crime will determine the charges, and will affect the possible outcome as...