There are currently 500,177 registered voters in Arizona. If you’re not one of them, join the group now by registering yourself to vote! Your voice is important and our team at Coolidge Law wants to make sure your vote is counted. For answers to common...
Children—our most precious citizens, and the future of our nation. Child endangerment laws are meant to keep our children safe. How do they aim to do this? And what constitutes child endangerment in Arizona? At Coolidge Law, our attorneys have the legal chops to represent you...
One of the most pervasive crimes is human trafficking. It is the second largest criminal enterprise in the world. Basically, it is a modern form of slavery. Arizona is a hot spot for human trafficking. There are two types of human trafficking. Sex and labor trafficking both...
What is the model penal code? Established in 1962, the model penal code (MPC) is a set of guidelines for states to follow when deciding how to correct criminal behavior. It helps by creating a baseline in criminal law. The model penal code covers penalties for...
According to Arizona’s Prescription Monitoring program, there are approximately 524 million pills dispensed annually in Arizona. 1,106 Arizona opioid related deaths were reported in 2018. The Arizona controlled substance act, Title 36, Chapter 27, regulates the manufacture, prescription, administration, and distribution of controlled substances. But...
You have probably heard these two crimes mentioned together: “assault and battery.” However, they are separate crimes. Assault and battery often occur together, which causes confusion—so what is the difference between assault and battery? What is Assault? In Arizona, assault charges are usually categorized as misdemeanors. They...
In Arizona, the law states that the police need to have a reason to search your vehicle. They can’t pull you over and arbitrarily search your car. Probable cause is required. Probable cause means that the officer has a reasonable suspicion of a crime being...
If you’ve ever been pulled over and had your car searched, or been arrested for a crime, you may be left wondering if probable cause was established. You might even want to know exactly what probable cause is, to begin with. What is Probable Cause? Probable cause...
We’ve taken a look at filing an appeal in Arizona and now we’re going to dive in a little deeper. When you have good representation from the get-go, an appeal is often not needed. However, there are times when an appeal is necessary. We will...
Covid-19 has changed life as we know it. While there isn’t a state-wide mask mandate, many Arizona counties, including Maricopa, require the use of a mask in public. This could leave you wondering about Arizona’s law that calls for harsher penalties when wearing a mask...