While many people never think to fight speeding tickets, severe penalties can result after multiple offenses and/or criminal speeding violations. You can lose your license and even face jail time! It is important to recognize that the state of Arizona has a “reasonable and prudent...
What is the difference between common law vs. statutory law? There are two main types of law within our legal system, known as common and statutory law. Both common and statutory laws set a standard of acceptable behavior and justice for both citizens and their...
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...
Entrapment happens when a law enforcement officer uses deceptive means to convince a citizen to commit a crime. In Arizona, entrapment can be used as an affirmative defense in criminal cases. Using this type of defense can be a complicated process, and you’ll need a...
Yes. You can be arrested for using physical or deadly force in an attempt to defend another person, even if no one was harmed. While you may have had the right intentions, you still broke the law. However, depending on the circumstances, you may not...
So, Midge at work has been stealing your lunches? Getting tired of making the perfect sandwich creation only to see half of it in the trash? We bet you’ve labeled, written notes, and even tried to hide it behind the expired creamer. While the internet might...
In our previous post we discussed the major types of cybercrime and how they are defined in Arizona. As a criminal defense attorney in Phoenix, Todd Coolidge argues cases involving cybercrime. But it’s always our desire to fight for justice and a better community, and...
If you decide to go to trial rather than take a plea deal, the next step is choosing how to defend yourself. There are several routes you can take, from proving a lack of evidence to declaring a violation of constitutional rights. Your lawyer will...
It is important to understand that there are many ways in which to defend against DUI charges. There are a number of constitutional and statutory challenges that DUI defense attorney Todd Coolidge looks for when he prepares a DUI case. Arizona DUI Law Arizona’s DUI law indicates...
It is important to understand that there are many ways to defend Phoenix DUI charges. There are a number of constitutional and statutory challenges that attorney Todd Coolidge looks for when he prepares a DUI defense. Protocol When You Get Stopped In order for an officer to...