With over 25 years of experience, criminal law attorney Todd Coolidge has all the know-how you need to give you the best chance at fighting any charges you may be facing. A graduate of the Arizona State University College of Law, Mr. Coolidge has been...
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...
Murder is the most serious offense you can commit in Arizona. Because homicide charges are such grievous offenses, they carry the highest penalties. If found guilty of an Arizona homicide, you may even face the death penalty under certain circumstances. In the state of Arizona, there...
Under normal circumstances, a juvenile defendant under the age of 18 is sent to juvenile court for their crimes. However, a juvenile charged with felony crimes may find themselves being treated as an adult with adult-level penalties. For example, let’s say a gang initiates three 15-year-old...
Second degree murders in Arizona are an extremely serious offense. If found guilty, defendants face lengthy jail time in state prison. Two men are leaving a bar at the same time on a Friday night. One of them says something to the other, and the other...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Todd Coolidge, the lead criminal defense attorney at Coolidge Law Firm, has represented many homicide cases in Arizona. His experience in the courtroom and his vast knowledge of the subtleties of law mean his clients trust him to handle their case. In our previous blog...