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...
Criminal negligence refers to a blatant disregard for another person’s life or the safety of oneself and others. Legally, your actions—or inaction—can be considered criminally negligent if another person becomes injured or dies as a result. Negligence can impact your charges, the way your attorney...
Whether you stole something of value or were caught with suspicious tools in your possession, in Arizona, any type of burglary is a felony. A guilty verdict could land you up to 35 years in prison, so if you’ve been charged with burglary, you’ll need...
Art is beautiful and is often created to be shared. That’s why destroying, forging, or stealing a work of art is a crime. In the state of Arizona, art theft can have serious consequences that range from a misdemeanor to a felony, depending on the...
Coming before a judge can be a nerve wracking experience. The uncertainty of the outcome of your case can make it even more daunting. It is important to not let this fear prevent you from making the most of your appearance and influence the judge’s...
Driving under the influence is not the only type of impaired driving. While operating a vehicle with drugs or alcohol in your system can land you with DUI charges, heightened emotions can also impair your ability to drive. Distracted driving can lead to accidents and...
The most common type of property damage in Arizona is criminal damage, or vandalism. It is illegal for anyone to deface or damage another person’s property. There are different types of actions that are considered vandalism, and all come with significant consequences. Coolidge Law knows...
Unfortunately, we do not all live next door to Mr. Rodgers, and many of us have neighbors we do not like. Several neighbors in Maricopa County recently learned firsthand that arguments in an open-carry state can end in bloodshed. Never bring a gun to an...
Regardless of whether you are on probation because of a loud party, another misdemeanor, or the felony diversion program, you might be wondering what that means for your ability to travel. There are many different reasons that people need to travel while on probation, but...
For an act to be considered a hate crime, a criminal offense must have taken place. Crimes that were committed out of hatred or bias toward another person’s identity can carry stiffer penalties. Today we’ll lay out some examples of legitimate actions that may be...