In United States criminal law, all crimes can be broken down into different elements. In order to convict the defendant, these elements of a crime must then be proven in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Most crimes require that three essential elements...
The rise of the digital age and tremendous advancements in technology come with both positive and negative impacts on our daily lives. For example, never before has information been so easily accessible and shareable. This fact enables us to store information online, work remotely, and...
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...
Whether you’re a longtime resident or simply visiting the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix offers a lot of recreational gambling options. However, Arizona is still fairly strict when it comes to gambling laws. And as a criminal defense law firm in Arizona, we recommend partaking...
As a DUI and Extreme DUI lawyer in Chandler, AZ, Todd Coolidge specializes in handling drunk driving cases in Arizona. And while we strongly caution against driving after consuming any amount of alcohol, it’s important to know the laws and what your rights are, should...
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...
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...
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...
Article III of the US Constitution lays out the legal powers and boundaries of the Judicial Branch of our Government, permitting them to make sensible laws to protect and defend the American people and society. As our nation evolves, however, some of these statutes have...
As a criminal defense attorney serving the Phoenix Valley, Todd Coolidge is committed to fighting for his clients’ innocence. Having a case dismissed in pre-file representation or getting charges reduced is an ideal outcome. However, we know that on occasion a plea bargain may be...