Todd K. Coolidge graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. He attended Arizona State University College of Law and has been practicing law exclusively as a criminal defense attorney since graduating in...
It’s easy to panic when you’ve been pulled over by a police officer, even if you feel you are in complete control and have not committed any legal infractions. Having just a single beer with dinner and heading home can turn into a stressful ordeal...
If you weren’t aware, Chandler, Arizona is the city Coolidge Law Firm calls home. If you live in Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe or any other nearby city you probably want to hear what exciting local events are happening this Spring! Before the Phoenix heat strikes, there...
It’s a seemingly impossible to keep track of all the laws that our state and federal governments are continually putting on the books. To assure that you are remaining on the right side of the law, it’s a good idea to occasionally familiarize yourself with...
Last week we outlined a few key common legal terms. Here are some additional definitions that may prove to be useful if you are facing criminal charges. As always, you should seek professional legal guidance from a trained professional like Certified Criminal Law Specialist Todd...
Legal jargon can be more than a little confusing for those who haven’t dedicated years of their life to studying Arizona law. Below is a brief list explaining some of the more common legal terms that you may want to familiarize yourself with if you...
According to the law in Arizona, and all other states, there is no such thing as consensual sexual conduct with someone who is under 18 years old. Eighteen is the legal age of consent. Just because a sexual act is not forced, doesn’t mean it...
Are you being charged, or are in the pre-charge investigation stage, for aggravated assault in Phoenix, Arizona? If that’s the case, before you even finish reading this blog article you should pick up the phone and contact Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist, immediately (480-264-5111)!...
The word misdemeanor, if taken down to it’s roots of “mis” and “demeanor”, essentially translates to “wrong conduct or behavior”. So even by just looking at the origin of the word it is evident that while a misdemeanor isn’t tolerated behavior, it is clearly not...
The complex legal system can be both difficult to unravel and intimidating. It helps to have certain terms explained in the simplest way possible, not shrouded by legal jargon. Having a Certified Criminal Law Specialist like Todd Coolidge certainly helps, but for those of you...