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03 Jan

Posted at 21:20h in Arizona Court System, Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Laws, Legal Representation, Todd Coolidge by

There is no doubt that being threatened with physical harm is extremely scary. Sadly, these types of violent crimes do occur each year, including in Arizona. What many people do not realize is that Arizona law allows victims of violent crimes to defend themselves in...

16 Dec

Posted at 20:06h in Arizona Gun Laws, Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Laws, Todd Coolidge by

Under Arizona law, it is not illegal for a person to display their firearm when justifiably defending themselves against physical harm, or protecting themselves against attempted unlawful or deadly physical force. A woman from Phoenix stops for gas very late one evening on the way home...

28 Jun

Posted at 19:10h in Arizona Law, Arizona Supreme Court, Capital Punishment, Death Penalty, Felonies, First-Degree Murder, Laws, Legal Process, Mitigating Circumstances, Todd Coolidge, U.S. Constitution, US Supreme Court by

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...

20 Sep

Posted at 08:00h in Aggravated Assault, Assault, Criminal Damage, Domestic Violence, DUI, Felonies, Harassment & Stalking, Laws, Legal Process, Misconduct Involving Weapons, Robbery, Todd Coolidge by

One of the first lessons that parents, teachers and other adults impart to us in childhood is not to take things that don’t belong to us. Despite this being a widely-taught cultural value, the concept still seems to get lost on numerous individuals who persist...

05 Oct

Posted at 08:00h in Assault, Felonies, Laws, Legal Process, Misconduct Involving Weapons, Todd Coolidge, Uncategorized, White Collar Crime by

Fire is a fascinating thing to many people. It’s something that is difficult to control or predict and the beauty of the flames can be mesmerizing. Appreciation for this natural wonder ends, however, when someone sets a fire on purpose to cause damage. Setting fires...