Prescription drug abuse and overdose continue to be a growing epidemic in the United States. In fact, a recent CBS News article reports that, “For the first time on record, Americans are more likely to die of an accidental opioid overdose than in a motor...
In our previous Coolidge Law Firm blog post we began to discuss the difference between civil and criminal law by first defining criminal law and how it plays out in a courtroom. We mentioned that both civil and criminal law have been developed in order...
In a previous blog post we discussed the Arizona minimum mandatory sentencing guidelines for felonies, which act as a baseline when judges are determining how to punish a convicted criminal. From there, the judge will look at evidence and facts presented that would either mitigate...
One of the most common questions we receive at Coolidge Law is, “What happens if you refuse to take a blood alcohol test?” This question has different answers. It also raises other questions like, “Can you refuse a breathalyzer and request a blood test?” and...
What does failure to comply mean exactly? Failure to comply can be a bit confusing, and this is because it can mean a few different things. In some instances, failure to comply can mean not resolving an issued citation like a parking ticket. In Arizona,...
There are some situations where you might find yourself curious about Arizona arson laws. Maybe you’re planning a giant bonfire. Or maybe you accidentally flicked a lit cigarette and caught property on fire. Perhaps a fireworks display got out of hand and your neighbor’s shed...
Any time spent locked up is going to be unpleasant. That’s why it’s important to hire the right criminal defense attorney from the start. At Coolidge Law Firm, we’ve been extremely successful in pre-file representation. This type of representation is conducted before charges are ever...
When is a lawyer legally permitted to withdraw from a case? As a criminal defense attorney serving the Metro-Phoenix area, Todd Coolidge believes his clients should know their rights when it comes to their legal representation. You, the defendant, retain the right to fire your...
A criminal trial usually goes one of two ways: the defense and the prosecution come to a plea agreement, or the trial resumes and ends in a guilty or not-guilty ruling. Plea agreements, or plea bargains, are prevalent in Arizona because they avoid the stresses...
Walmart’s annual global revenue for 2018 was upwards of 500 billion dollars. You would expect a number like that from the biggest retailer in the world. But in reality, their net earnings amount to barely a sliver of that total. Last year (2018) Walmart's net...