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25 Feb How Does Parole Work for Arizona State Prisoners?

Posted at 19:42h in Arizona Court System, Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, misdemeanor, Parole by Todd Coolidge

People serving time in prison for committing a crime may be eligible for parole under certain circumstances. Parole provides inmates an opportunity to finish their sentences outside of prison. However, to stay on parole, they must abide by a specific set of conditions and rules....

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27 Jun Domestic Violence Crimes Have Harsher Consequences in Arizona

Posted at 03:52h in Domestic Violence by Todd Coolidge

Domestic violence is a serious charge in the state of Arizona. And because domestic violence charges increase the penalties for crimes like assault, they can put you behind bars even longer. Punishments for domestic violence crimes rise significantly if you have previous convictions, but even...

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18 Jun How An Argument Can Change Your Life

Posted at 23:34h in Uncategorized by Todd Coolidge

Unfortunately, we do not all live next door to Mr. Rodgers, and many of us have neighbors we do not like. Several neighbors in Maricopa County recently learned firsthand that arguments in an open-carry state can end in bloodshed. Never bring a gun to an...

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09 Jun A Moving Violation Could Result in a Felony with This New Bill

Posted at 17:39h in ADOT by Todd Coolidge

When you learn how to drive, you are expected to learn the rules of the road. When these rules are broken—either on purpose or by accident—you could be ticketed or charged by law enforcement. Arizona House Bill 2419 seeks to change the charges that apply to...

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02 Jun Driving When You’re Sleepy Can Land You in Jail

Posted at 05:09h in ADOT by Todd Coolidge

Driving while drowsy is a surefire way to wind up in an accident. It is the cause of over 90,000 accidents, nearly 700 fatalities, and countless injuries every year in the United States. If you cause a death, an injury, or property damage because of...

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28 Oct I’m being accused of Bail Jumping or Failure to Appear in Arizona. What should I do?

Posted at 22:52h in Bail Jumping, Failure to Appear by Todd Coolidge

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...

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02 Nov Phoenix Traffic Lawyer: Handling Minor Traffic Violations In Phoenix

Posted at 18:55h in ADOT, Arizona Law, Traffic Offenses by Todd Coolidge

Many of us wouldn’t even think twice about paying a ticket if we were to be pulled over for speeding or another minor traffic offense in Arizona. However, you may not realize that by paying a ticket you are actually pleading guilty or no contest...

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22 Jun Are You Automatically at Fault if You Get in an Accident While Driving Drunk?

Posted at 16:14h in DUI by Todd Coolidge

As a DUI and Extreme DUI lawyer in Chandler, AZ, Todd Coolidge specializes in handling drunk driving cases in Arizona. And while we strongly caution against driving after consuming any amount of alcohol, it’s important to know the laws and what your rights are, should...

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28 Mar Arizona Violent Crime Rates Rise Higher Than National Average

Posted at 16:56h in Arizona Crime News by Todd Coolidge

Every city in the world has crime, however, some cities have a higher crime rate than others. In Arizona, a new report from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says Arizona's violent crime rate rose higher than the national average between 2019 to 2020....

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30 Apr Does My Car Need an Interlock Device After a DUI?

Posted at 10:51h in DUI by Todd Coolidge

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...

certified criminal law specialist Tag

25 Feb How Does Parole Work for Arizona State Prisoners?

27 Jun Domestic Violence Crimes Have Harsher Consequences in Arizona

18 Jun How An Argument Can Change Your Life

09 Jun A Moving Violation Could Result in a Felony with This New Bill

02 Jun Driving When You’re Sleepy Can Land You in Jail

28 Oct I’m being accused of Bail Jumping or Failure to Appear in Arizona. What should I do?

02 Nov Phoenix Traffic Lawyer: Handling Minor Traffic Violations In Phoenix

22 Jun Are You Automatically at Fault if You Get in an Accident While Driving Drunk?

28 Mar Arizona Violent Crime Rates Rise Higher Than National Average

30 Apr Does My Car Need an Interlock Device After a DUI?

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