As a criminal defense law firm in Phoenix, we handle a variety of traffic offenses, from speeding, reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, to breaking any of the many Arizona traffic laws. Phoenix is the 6th most populous city in the United States. That...
As a criminal defense attorney in Phoenix, Todd Coolidge has argued his fair share of traffic violation cases in Arizona. With open skies and freeways that are five lanes wide on each side, it’s hard not to find your foot getting a little heavy when...
By this spring, 47 states had already banned handheld calls and texting while driving. And in April (2019), Arizona joined the club—making it State 48 once again. Montana and Missouri are the remaining two that have yet to follow the majority. Arizona’s new cellphone laws...
Many of us wouldn’t even think twice about paying a ticket if we were to be pulled over for speeding or another minor traffic offense in Arizona. However, you may not realize that by paying a ticket you are actually pleading guilty or no contest...
It’s the holiday season once again. And with the season comes a higher percentage of drivers on the road who are under the influence. As a criminal defense law firm, Coolidge Law encourages all Arizona residents to drive safely and responsibly. If you are pulled...
If you’ve ever been pulled over, it can be a nerve-wracking experience. But if you know you were speeding, driving recklessly or while under the influence, then you have a good reason to suspect that the police officer is stopping you for a real traffic...
Getting pulled over is never ideal. And getting a ticket could ruin an otherwise great day. In Arizona, there are two ways to classify traffic violations—parking violations and moving violations. These are often called civil traffic tickets. aaa What is a civil traffic ticket? aaa Civil traffic tickets are...
If you’ve ever been pulled over, you know the first thing a police officer is likely to ask for is your driver's license. Some questions may be running through your mind—Do you have to give the officer your license? What if you’re nervous they might...
Driving on a Suspended License (DOSL) in Phoenix is a criminal offense, and it’s one that has potentially serious and lasting consequences. If you drive with a suspended license, you risk having your vehicle impounded and you may face jail time, a fine, and additional...
It usually shocks people involved in Phoenix road rage incidents when they get arrested and face criminal charges. “Is road rage illegal?” they’ll ask. In Arizona, there is no specific charge for road rage. However, a driver’s actions during a road rage incident—such as reckless...