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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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25 Jan A Short Timeline of US Drug Policy

Posted at 20:51h in Drug Possession, Laws by Todd Coolidge

As a seasoned drug offense attorney in Phoenix, Todd Coolidge is a vital asset to anyone with a drug charge on their hands. In our last blog post, we covered a brief history of drug use in the US, both prescription and recreational. In this...

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21 Aug Sexual Abuse in Phoenix, Arizona

Posted at 17:07h in Arizona Law by Todd Coolidge

The previous post on our Todd Coolidge Law Firm Blog covered a breaking news story about a sexual abuse scandal within the Catholic Church. In this post, we’ll discuss laws and statutes regarding sexual abuse in Phoenix, Arizona. We’ll also examine sexual abuse claims in...

12 Mar Who is Required to Register as a Sex Offender in Arizona?

Posted at 23:15h in Sexual Abuse, Sexual Conduct with a Minor by Todd Coolidge

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...

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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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05 Oct Arson in Arizona

Posted at 08:00h in Assault, Felonies, Laws, Legal Process, Misconduct Involving Weapons, Todd Coolidge, Uncategorized, White Collar Crime by Todd Coolidge

Fire is a fascinating thing to many people. It’s something that is difficult to control or predict and the beauty of the flames can be mesmerizing. Appreciation for this natural wonder ends, however, when someone sets a fire on purpose to cause damage. Setting fires...

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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 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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23 Mar What Are the Arizona DUI Penalties for Minors?

Posted at 14:23h in DUI by Todd Coolidge

Often called the “baby DUI,” this DUI charge refers to what a minor in Arizona receives when they are caught drinking. In 2018 in the US, 24% of teens age 15 - 20 who were killed in car accidents had some alcohol in their system....

attorney todd coolidge Tag

28 Jun Understanding Capital Punishment Laws in Arizona

25 Jan A Short Timeline of US Drug Policy

21 Aug Sexual Abuse in Phoenix, Arizona

12 Mar Who is Required to Register as a Sex Offender in Arizona?

07 Oct Felony Classifications & Sentencing in Arizona

05 Oct Arson in Arizona

24 Nov Phoenix Police Crack Down on Street Racers

07 Jan Unlawful Possession or Sale of Prescription Drugs in Arizona

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

23 Mar What Are the Arizona DUI Penalties for Minors?

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