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26 Jul Antisemitic and Hate Crimes on the Rise in Arizona

Posted at 19:49h in Arizona Crime News, Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Hate Crimes, News by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

Just like all U.S. states, Arizona has laws against antisemitism and hate crimes. Recently, an increase in hate crimes in Arizona spurred state leaders to strengthen these laws. Let’s discuss Arizona’s new and existing hate crime laws, and how they help keep our citizens safe. When...

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22 Dec Can You Vote if You Have a Felony in Arizona?

Posted at 16:16h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, News, U.S. Constitution by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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...

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24 Nov Phoenix Police Crack Down on Street Racers

Posted at 21:04h in Arizona Law, Criminal Activity, Felony, misdemeanor, News by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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...

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19 Feb ‘El Chapo’ Convicted in NY Court

Posted at 20:23h in Criminal Activity, Drug Possession, News by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

Last Tuesday, February 12th, 2019, Mexican drug lord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman was convicted on a number of criminal charges and sentenced to life in a maximum security prison. Being a border state to some of the most prolific drug cartels in Mexico, this came...

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14 Aug Stunning New Grand Jury Report of Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church

Posted at 15:44h in News, Sexual Abuse by Coolidge Law Firm

Stunning and saddening news was published in the NY Times on August 14th, 2018 that yet again, the Catholic Church is guilty of covering up atrocious acts of sexual abuse. While this Grand Jury hearing took place in Pennsylvania, sexual abuse laws in Arizona are...

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26 Jul Antisemitic and Hate Crimes on the Rise in Arizona

22 Dec Can You Vote if You Have a Felony in Arizona?

24 Nov Phoenix Police Crack Down on Street Racers

19 Feb ‘El Chapo’ Convicted in NY Court

14 Aug Stunning New Grand Jury Report of Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church

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