In a previous blog post we discussed the Arizona minimum mandatory sentencing guidelines for felonies, which act as a baseline when judges are determining how to punish a convicted criminal. From there, the judge will look at evidence and facts presented that would either mitigate...
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...
At Coolidge Law Firm (criminal defense attorney in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert), we hold a high regard for how law is formed and upheld. The laws governing a nation are some of the most important aspects of its existence. By them, a standard of...
Being pulled over for any reason can be an anxious experience, particularly if it is for a DUI. Not only does the immediate fear of potentially being booked strike, but having a DUI on your record comes with some severe consequences. So if you’re pulled...
Children—our most precious citizens, and the future of our nation. Child endangerment laws are meant to keep our children safe. How do they aim to do this? And what constitutes child endangerment in Arizona? At Coolidge Law, our attorneys have the legal chops to represent you...
There are three elements that must present in any crime: the criminal act itself (Actus reus), criminal intent (mens rea), and a concurrence of the previous two. Inchoate crimes, on the other hand, are actions that are undertaken in order to complete a certain target...
Domestic violence is a frightening offense. According to the Domestic Shelters website, “An estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year.” And that is just the number of cases that are reported annually. Domestic violence is one of...
When we think about bail, money is probably the first thing that comes to our minds. However, bail terms include much more than simply the amount you can pay to get out of jail before trial. As a criminal defense law firm in Chandler, AZ,...
Any time spent locked up is going to be unpleasant. That’s why it’s important to hire the right criminal defense attorney from the start. At Coolidge Law Firm, we’ve been extremely successful in pre-file representation. This type of representation is conducted before charges are ever...
As a criminal defense attorney serving the Phoenix Valley, Todd Coolidge is committed to fighting for his clients’ innocence. Having a case dismissed in pre-file representation or getting charges reduced is an ideal outcome. However, we know that on occasion a plea bargain may be...