felony in arizona Tag

07 Jan Understanding Second Degree Murder in Arizona

Posted at 22:46h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, Todd Coolidge by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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Second degree murders in Arizona are an extremely serious offense. If found guilty, defendants face lengthy jail time in state prison.  Two men are leaving a bar at the same time on a Friday night. One of them says something to the other, and the other...

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22 Dec Can You Vote if You Have a Felony in Arizona?

Posted at 16:16h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felonies, Felony, News, U.S. Constitution by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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Felonies are the most severe type of crimes, and they carry the toughest penalties. While most people understand that a felony crime conviction includes jail time and fines, they may not realize they can lose certain rights if they plead guilty to a felony. One...

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06 Dec Penalties for First Degree Murder in Arizona

Posted at 17:21h in Capital Punishment, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, Felony, First-Degree Murder, Todd Coolidge by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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The act of killing another person is a very serious crime with very serious consequences. First degree murder is the highest level of homicide, and it will be punished harshly. If you find yourself facing a charge of first degree murder in Arizona, you will...

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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, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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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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21 Aug Dangerous Crimes Against Children in Arizona (DCAC)

Posted at 14:01h in Child Abduction, Child Abuse by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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  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...

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20 Jun What You Should Do if Pulled Over for a DUI in Arizona

Posted at 14:58h in DUI by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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  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...

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22 Jan What are Inchoate Crimes?

Posted at 21:24h in Arizona Law, Criminal Activity by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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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...

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08 Dec Money Laundering: Definition and Consequences in Arizona

Posted at 15:33h in Federal Crimes by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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We aren’t talking about accidentally putting your wallet through the washing machine. Money laundering is the act of disguising the proceeds of criminal activity. It is a serious crime and it comes with some significant consequences. In Arizona, money laundering is always a felony, so...

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30 Nov Domestic Violence Charges in Phoenix

Posted at 19:30h in Arizona Law, Domestic Violence by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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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...

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13 Oct Arizona Bail Rules: How are Terms of Bail Determined

Posted at 19:38h in Arizona Court System, Arizona Law by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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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,...

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