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...
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...
Typically when people think of violating traffic laws, they think of getting a ticket and maybe paying a fine. However, that’s only for minor traffic violations. In Arizona, several traffic offenses can have you facing criminal charges and even jail time. Criminal vs. Civil Traffic Offenses...
We all tend to drive a bit differently than the ideal driver according to the law. No one drives perfectly all the time, although it is best to stay the least distracted and follow all traffic laws. With the different types of traffic violations one...
Receiving a traffic ticket is never a pleasant experience, especially when it arrives through automated means like photo radar. Speed cameras are completely legal in Arizona, but you might have heard that you can safely ignore photo radar tickets when you get them. However, that's...
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...