In Arizona, breaking the traffic laws can land you in some hot water. Civil violations, like speeding tickets, can typically be dismissed with a small fine or some time in driving school. Criminal traffic violations, on the other hand, mean a court date. You could...
If you don’t want to spend 2026 having to take a breath test every time you start your car, don’t drink and drive. Arizona is a zero-tolerance state, and with the holidays approaching, law enforcement is gearing up for an increase in drunk driving incidents. Every...
Criminal traffic tickets are different from civil traffic tickets (like speeding) and hold more intense consequences. Unlike civil traffic tickets in Arizona, you usually can’t take a class to have your ticket dismissed. What qualifies as a criminal traffic ticket in Arizona? The two categories of criminal...
Many of us don’t even think twice about paying our ticket when we’re pulled over for speeding or other minor traffic offenses in Arizona. However, you may not realize that by paying that ticket you are actually pleading guilty or no contest to the charges...
Though the holidays are meant to be a positive and uplifting experience, for many people they can be difficult and stressful. The challenges surrounding holiday seasons can lead to making unwise decisions or to hurting other people. Crimes spike during the holidays due to the...
Holidays are joyful times we spend with family, friends, and in our local communities. Unfortunately, the holiday season is also a time when the number of thefts, burglaries, and robberies increase. At Coolidge Law in Gilbert Arizona, we wish you a safe Merry Christmas, one...
Driving with a suspended license may seem like a minor violation, but Arizona law takes it seriously. A suspended license means an offense has already been committed, and driving on that suspended license is a second breach of the law—which means leniency is not likely....
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...
There are times where a speed limit just does not seem fast enough. The 35 mile per hour zone can seem excessively slow, so we want to push the limits and go a bit faster. That can’t be that harmful right? Wrong. Speeding is a...
Most people forget that driving is a privilege and not a right. It is no easy feat to get a driver's license and drive freely. We have to go through a driving course, pass a written driving test, get a permit, be supervised while driving...