In America in recent years, some state laws have become more lax concerning the use of marijuana, which may lead to wondering where Arizona stands on the subject. Although Arizona is a neighboring state to Colorado (where the use of recreational marijuana is legalized), it...
In this post, Coolidge Law Firm (serving the greater Phoenix-Metro area), would like to define larceny under Arizona Law. First, larceny is simply the legal term for theft. Second, as with many crimes, larceny can be charged either as a misdemeanor or a felony under...
When you hear about someone getting a felony charge, you might not realize that there are six classes of felony charges that could apply to a circumstance. Felonies, as a whole, consist of crimes that have a punishment of a year or more in a...
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...
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...
What is the "Romeo and Juliet" law in Arizona? If there is one play that William Shakespeare is known for, it is probably “Romeo and Juliet.” Almost everyone is familiar with this tale of tragic young lovers, either from reading it in high school or...
It’s a seemingly impossible to keep track of all the laws that our state and federal governments are continually putting on the books. To assure that you are remaining on the right side of the law, it’s a good idea to occasionally familiarize yourself with...
Last week we outlined a few key common legal terms. Here are some additional definitions that may prove to be useful if you are facing criminal charges. As always, you should seek professional legal guidance from a trained professional like Certified Criminal Law Specialist Todd...
Legal jargon can be more than a little confusing for those who haven’t dedicated years of their life to studying Arizona law. Below is a brief list explaining some of the more common legal terms that you may want to familiarize yourself with if you...
While you might think that failure to appear in Arizona or “bail jumping” isn’t a big deal, you’d certainly be wrong. Despite the fact that missing a court date is a relatively common occurrence, it can result in additional criminal charges, the immediate suspension of...