When someone under 21 gets caught drinking and driving, they will get charged with a DUI. It's illegal for anyone under 21 to consume alcohol, so driving under the influence is an automatic DUI. According to statistics from 2018, 24% of teens age 15 - 20...
With over 25 years of experience, criminal law attorney Todd Coolidge has all the know-how you need to give you the best chance at fighting any charges you may be facing. A graduate of the Arizona State University College of Law, Mr. Coolidge has been...
Sex crimes involving a minor in Arizona are a serious offense. And if charged and convicted, a defendant can face up to 35 years in prison (possibly more depending on the conviction). For this reason, if you’ve been arrested for a sex crime involving a...
Arizona is a state that imposes harsh punitive measures on sex offenders, particularly when the crime involves a minor. In addition to jail time and fines, many sex offenses require lifetime registration as a sex offender. For this reason, if you’ve been arrested or charged...
Street art (or graffiti) is just an artistic expression, right? Yes and no. You may decorate the side of any building with your art, IF you have express, written permission from the owner. Without permission, graffiti becomes criminal damage in Arizona. Street Art in Phoenix, AZ Buildings...
Raging parties, yelling obscenities, and drunken behavior are all activities that land you a disorderly conduct charge. If the retired corrections director of Arizona can be charged with felony disorderly conduct for disturbing the peace with a firearm while drunk, so can you. Read on...
In 2022, an Arizona law enforcement officer was convicted of computer tampering. He had used his credentials to access the records databases of the department and state for personal use. This type of police misconduct was remedied with the resignation of the officer, and computer...
Being charged with a crime can change your life. If you are new to the criminal justice system, it might be confusing when you are charged with a class 3 misdemeanor. What does that even mean? Understanding your charges is the first step in taking an...
In our wide open state, driving is the easiest way to get from point A to point B. And if driving might be your preferred mode of transportation, you need to make sure you have a valid driver’s license. Driving with an expired, revoked, or suspended...
Being convicted of a DUI can change your life. One major change is having to install an Ignition Interlock Device on your vehicle. These devices check your blood alcohol levels with a breathalyzer test before your vehicle will be able to start. They can be...