07 Nov Sobering Holiday Drunk Driving Statistics
We travel to be surrounded by family and friends. We gather to express gratitude and celebrate. We laugh, we play, we eat, and we drink. It’s the most wonderful time of the year...
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21 Oct Getting Your Arizona Criminal Record Expunged
At Coolidge Law Firm in Chandler, Arizona, we know that a conviction of a crime at any level is not only mentally and emotionally difficult, but it can also create challenges in other areas of life as well. Once you have a criminal record in...
10 Jan Marijuana Laws in Arizona
In America in recent years, some state laws have become more lax concerning the use of marijuana, which may lead to wondering where Arizona stands on the subject. Although Arizona is a neighboring state to Colorado (where the use of recreational marijuana is legalized), it...
21 Apr Arizona Gun Control Laws
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in Aggravated Assault, Assault, Burglary, Disorderly Conduct, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, Felonies, Harassment & Stalking, Misconduct Involving Weapons, misdemeanor, Robbery, Todd Coolidge
Gun control is a hot topic in America these days. Regardless of your political stance, Todd Coolidge Law Firm would like to address from a legal standpoint, the gun control laws in Arizona. What are your rights as a resident of the Grand Canyon State,...
07 Aug The Arizona Supreme Court
Whether you find yourself in legal trouble or not, Coolidge Law Firm (serving the greater Metro Phoenix Area) believes it’s always a good idea to stay informed about how the law works on a national, as well as a local level. In our previous post...
28 Jul Understanding the Arizona Court System
If you’ve been charged with a misdemeanor or felony in Phoenix, you will likely be appearing before court to receive your official charges and sentencing. The Arizona courtroom process can be a frightening thing regardless of whether you know what to expect or not. But...
14 Aug Stunning New Grand Jury Report of Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church
Stunning and saddening news was published in the NY Times on August 14th, 2018 that yet again, the Catholic Church is guilty of covering up atrocious acts of sexual abuse. While this Grand Jury hearing took place in Pennsylvania, sexual abuse laws in Arizona are...
28 May Lying Under Oath
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in Courtroom Procedure, Felonies, Laws, Legal Process, Lying Under Oath, misdemeanor, Perjury, Todd Coolidge
Lying under oath, or committing perjury, is a pretty straightforward concept in criminal law. It is, to knowingly make false statements while under oath on the witness stand, and it’s considered a Class 4 Felony in Phoenix under ARS 13-2702, punishable by a maximum prison...
07 May Your Miranda Rights Part Two – What Are They?
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in Aggravated Assault, Assault, Burglary, Criminal Damage, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, Felonies, Larceny, misdemeanor
In our last blog post, we covered the history of the Miranda Warning and how it became mandatory for all suspected criminals to be read their rights before arrest. In this post, Coolidge Law Firm (certified criminal law specialist in Phoenix, Arizona) would like to...
05 Mar Disorderly Conduct in Arizona
Coolidge Law has been serving Gilbert, Phoenix, and surrounding areas for more than 25 years. During that time we have seen many cases of disorderly conduct in Arizona, and we’re confident in our approach to representing our clients. We’ve got the experience you need to...