Theft is taking someone else’s property without their permission. Refusing to pay for services rendered can also be considered a theft. If you are facing criminal charges in Arizona, you need a good lawyer to defend your case. Being convicted of theft can have far-reaching...
The Old Wives’ Tale—that hot weather makes people irritable and more likely to commit a crime—may just have some validity. In 2014, the U.S. Department of Justice gathered nationwide research and published a report in which they tracked seasonal criminal victimization trends for various violent...
Walmart’s annual global revenue for 2018 was upwards of 500 billion dollars. You would expect a number like that from the biggest retailer in the world. But in reality, their net earnings amount to barely a sliver of that total. Last year (2018) Walmart's net...
What is looting? If you break in and steal something from Nordstroms on an average Friday night, you’ll be charged with burglary (unlawfully entering a place with the intent to steal or commit a felony) and theft (taking possession of the property of another without their...
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...
We make it a habit here at Coolidge Law Firm to answer all the most common questions surrounding Arizona law. Knowing your rights and operating within them is the best way to keep yourself safe. In this article we’ll answer the question, “Can you receive...
On May 18th, 2021, suspects were arrested in Phoenix, Arizona for grand theft. The stolen jewelry they had captured during the heist was valued around $100,000 and came from a local Sam’s Club. Among those arrested was a 17-year-old. Charges for Theft in AZ Charges for stealing...
If you’ve been charged with a misdemeanor in Arizona, this post will tell you what you need to know about misdemeanor classifications and their sentencings. Since we’re criminal law specialists who have been serving Gilbert, Chandler, and Mesa Arizona for over 25 years, at Coolidge...
Crimes are committed every day for a multitude of reasons. Some are premeditated, some are crimes of passion committed in the moment, and others are crimes of bias. Todd Coolidge is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist. He’s defended cases involving every form of motivation, including...
Taking part in any aspect of gang-related activity is punishable by law. Crime that is organized is considered a direct attack on the government, and in particular, Arizona legislation has been created to address gang participation. Coolidge Law in Gilbert Arizona is experienced in defending...