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28 Apr Your Miranda Rights Part One – The History

Posted at 22:25h in Aggravated Assault, Assault, Bias Crime, Burglary, Criminal Damage, Disorderly Conduct, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, DUI, Felonies, Larceny, Legal Process, Misdemeanor Charges, Todd Coolidge by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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We’ve all heard the Miranda Rights read aloud on a criminal-drama TV series by a police officer upon the arrest of a suspect. Hopefully, you haven’t had these words read aloud in person! It goes as such: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything...

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05 Oct Arson in Arizona

Posted at 08:00h in Assault, Felonies, Legal Process, Todd Coolidge, Uncategorized, White Collar Crime by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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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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10 Jan Marijuana Laws in Arizona

Posted at 08:00h in Drug Possession by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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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...

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14 Apr Defining Larceny Under Arizona Law

Posted at 16:50h in Felonies, Misdemeanor Charges by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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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...

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24 May 5 Ways to Prevent Cybercrime | Chandler, AZ

Posted at 22:15h in Uncategorized by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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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...

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29 Jan I’ve been charged with a crime in Arizona: Now what?

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There is a certain air of mystery, dread and helplessness that can accompany being charged with a crime in Arizona. While having a Certified Criminal Law Specialist in your corner like Todd Coolidge will certainly alleviate some of those feelings, it also helps to understand...

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17 Feb What is a Misdemeanor in Arizona?

Posted at 00:36h in Misdemeanor Charges, Todd Coolidge by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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The word misdemeanor, if taken down to it’s roots of “mis” and “demeanor”, essentially translates to “wrong conduct or behavior”. So even by just looking at the origin of the word it is evident that while a misdemeanor isn’t tolerated behavior, it is clearly not...

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13 Feb What is a Felony in Arizona?

Posted at 00:31h in Felonies, Todd Coolidge by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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The complex legal system can be both difficult to unravel and intimidating. It helps to have certain terms explained in the simplest way possible, not shrouded by legal jargon. Having a Certified Criminal Law Specialist like Todd Coolidge certainly helps, but for those of you...

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12 Oct Vandalism: Arizona Laws

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The most common type of property damage in Arizona is criminal damage, or vandalism. It is illegal for anyone to deface or damage another person’s property. There are different types of actions that are considered vandalism, and all come with significant consequences. Coolidge Law knows...

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03 Nov Felony: Driving Under the Influence

Posted at 08:00h in Aggravated Assault, Assault, Criminal Damage, Domestic Violence, Failure to Appear, Felonies, Identity Theft, Legal Process, Misdemeanor Charges, Todd Coolidge by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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Arizona takes driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol seriously. And though charges can result in harsh penalties, the specific penalties involved will depend on your driving history. If you find yourself being charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Arizona, contact Coolidge...

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