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30 Nov What Are the Arizona Cyber Crime Laws (ARS 13-2316)?

Posted at 20:26h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Technology, Todd Coolidge by Todd Coolidge

In today’s world, people use computers for everything. From business deals to banking transactions to ordering groceries online, computers are a mainstay in our lives. This increased use of computers has sparked a rise in cyber crimes. In Arizona, if you are charged with a...

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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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18 Nov What Is Disorderly Conduct?

Posted at 08:20h in Disorderly Conduct by Todd Coolidge

Raging parties, yelling obscenities, and drunken behavior are all activities that land you a disorderly conduct charge. If the retired corrections director of Arizona can be charged with felony disorderly conduct for disturbing the peace with a firearm while drunk, so can you. Read on...

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28 Sep Common Law vs. Statutory Law—What’s the Difference?

Posted at 22:01h in Court Systems, Laws by Todd Coolidge

Most nations in the world follow common and statutory laws. These types of laws set a standard of acceptable behavior and justice for both citizens and their government. Learning the difference between common law and statutory law can help you better understand your rights. At...

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09 Aug What Is Considered to Be Drug Trafficking in Arizona?

Posted at 20:53h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, Felonies, Felony, Laws, Marijuana by Todd Coolidge

Because of the 370-mile border we share with Mexico, drug trafficking in Arizona is not uncommon. In 2018, the United States Sentencing Commission reported Arizona as one of the top five areas for drug trafficking offenders in the country, followed by other border regions in...

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03 Aug Is Criminal Trespassing a Felony in Arizona?

Posted at 18:35h in Arizona Law, Criminal Activity, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Laws, misdemeanor, Trespassing by Todd Coolidge

Most people know that entering the home of a person they do not know without their permission is a crime. However, did you know that stepping onto their property without their knowledge can also get you into legal trouble? Arizona takes trespassing very seriously, and...

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29 Jul What Is Arizona’s Romeo and Juliet Law?

Posted at 16:54h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Laws, Sex Crimes, Sexual Conduct with a Minor by Todd Coolidge

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 college, seeing a live theatrical performance, or watching a...

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10 May What Are the Elements of a Crime?

Posted at 19:18h in Arizona Law, Criminal Sentencing by Todd Coolidge

In United States criminal law, all crimes can be broken down into different elements. In order to convict the defendant, these elements of a crime must then be proven in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Most crimes require that three essential elements...

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23 Jun What Is Considered a Dangerous Offense in Arizona?

Posted at 00:11h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Laws by Todd Coolidge

As everyone knows, felonies are harsher crimes than misdemeanors. For that reason, people convicted of felony crimes face serious penalties like large fines and time in state prison. However, there are some instances where the penalties for a felony can increase even more. If a person...

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02 May Penalties for Armed Robbery in Arizona

Posted at 21:42h in Arizona Gun Laws, Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Robbery by Todd Coolidge

Armed robbery in Arizona is a very serious offense. It involves not only taking another person’s property without permission, but doing so while using or threatening someone with a deadly weapon. For example, two young men are walking down the sidewalk in Chandler. They approach a...

felony in arizona Tag

30 Nov What Are the Arizona Cyber Crime Laws (ARS 13-2316)?

25 Feb How Does Parole Work for Arizona State Prisoners?

18 Nov What Is Disorderly Conduct?

28 Sep Common Law vs. Statutory Law—What’s the Difference?

09 Aug What Is Considered to Be Drug Trafficking in Arizona?

03 Aug Is Criminal Trespassing a Felony in Arizona?

10 May What Are the Elements of a Crime?

23 Jun What Is Considered a Dangerous Offense in Arizona?

02 May Penalties for Armed Robbery in Arizona

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