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28 Jun Understanding Capital Punishment Laws in Arizona

Posted at 19:10h in Arizona Law, Arizona Supreme Court, Capital Punishment, Death Penalty, Felonies, First-Degree Murder, Laws, Legal Process, Mitigating Circumstances, Todd Coolidge, U.S. Constitution, US Supreme Court by Todd Coolidge

Capital punishment, or the death penalty, is a polarizing legal issue in our nation. And it’s extremely relevant to citizens of the Grand Canyon State, as we are one of 31 States in the US where the death penalty is still legal. On three separate...

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21 Dec Possession of Methamphetamine in Arizona

Posted at 20:21h in Drug Possession by Todd Coolidge

As a border state to Mexico, Arizona is a highly drug-trafficked state, and therefore, has severe penalties for dangerous drug possession, drug use, and manufacture and transportation of drugs. Specifically, the possession of methamphetamine in Arizona is a crime that is punished more harshly than...

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07 Oct Felony Classifications & Sentencing in Arizona

Posted at 20:24h in Felony by Todd Coolidge

In a previous post, we covered the difference between a misdemeanor and felony, as well as the different levels and sentences for misdemeanors. In this post, we’d like to discuss felonies in more depth. If you’ve been charged with a felony in Arizona, the first...

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06 Dec Penalties for First Degree Murder in Arizona

Posted at 17:21h in Capital Punishment, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felony, First-Degree Murder, Todd Coolidge by Todd Coolidge

The act of killing another person is a very serious crime with very serious consequences. First degree murder is the highest level of homicide, and it will be punished harshly. If you find yourself facing a charge of first degree murder in Arizona, you will...

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24 Nov Phoenix Police Crack Down on Street Racers

Posted at 21:04h in Arizona Law, Criminal Activity, Felony, misdemeanor, News by Todd Coolidge

Even though it is dangerous and illegal, street racing activity is growing nationwide—especially in Arizona. In fact, Arizona ranks second out of all states for drivers with illegal street racing violations. The Phoenix Police Department reports that street racing incidents jumped from 388 in 2019...

07 Sep White Collar Crime Penalties in Arizona

Posted at 19:37h in White Collar Crime by Todd Coolidge

In general, Arizona defines white collar crime as nonviolent actions that break the law. More often than not, the illegal activities in this category deal with finances. From accountants unlawfully altering the books, to fund managers siphoning off money for personal gain, these types of...

07 Jan Unlawful Possession or Sale of Prescription Drugs in Arizona

Posted at 20:39h in Drug Possession by Todd Coolidge

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...

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07 Dec The Difference Between Civil and Criminal Law: Part 2

Posted at 20:34h in Arizona Law, Civil Law by Todd Coolidge

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...

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14 Nov Facing an Aggravated Crime Sentence in Arizona

Posted at 23:20h in Arizona Court System, Criminal Sentencing by Todd Coolidge

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...

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05 Apr Can You Refuse to Take a Breathalyzer Test?

Posted at 15:00h in DUI by Todd Coolidge

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...

arizona laws Tag

28 Jun Understanding Capital Punishment Laws in Arizona

21 Dec Possession of Methamphetamine in Arizona

07 Oct Felony Classifications & Sentencing in Arizona

06 Dec Penalties for First Degree Murder in Arizona

24 Nov Phoenix Police Crack Down on Street Racers

07 Sep White Collar Crime Penalties in Arizona

07 Jan Unlawful Possession or Sale of Prescription Drugs in Arizona

07 Dec The Difference Between Civil and Criminal Law: Part 2

14 Nov Facing an Aggravated Crime Sentence in Arizona

05 Apr Can You Refuse to Take a Breathalyzer Test?

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