Sex crimes involving a minor in Arizona are a serious offense. And if charged and convicted, a defendant can face up to 35 years in prison (possibly more depending on the conviction). For this reason, if you’ve been arrested for a sex crime involving a...
In light of the last few blog posts we’ve written about the national drug epidemic and Arizona penalties and punishments for drug possession and use, we thought we’d cover the larger history of drug use in the US, as well as a timeline of US...
The issue of possession, use, sale, manufacture and transportation of illegal drugs is a vast one. And Arizona, like many other states, takes drug infractions seriously. So in depth is the subject that Arizona has 29 specific statutes outlining everything from definitions to punishments for...
Both civil and criminal law were created to deter or punish wrongdoing and to compensate for the victim’s losses. So what exactly is the difference between civil and criminal law? We’ll take the next two blog posts to define each and lay out their similarities...
In a country where heinous crimes occur every day, it might seem preferable to remain ignorant of what is going on around us. However, some crimes can be thwarted with informed and active citizens. In particular, that includes cases of child abduction. At Coolidge Law...
Gun control is a hot topic in America these days. Regardless of your political stance, Todd Coolidge Law Firm would like to address from a legal standpoint, the gun control laws in Arizona. What are your rights as a resident of the Grand Canyon State,...
When you end up on the other side of the law with charges against you, it can be a stressful time. Coolidge Law, located in Gilbert Arizona, is excellent at building strategic defenses to head into court with. We specialize in criminal defense and are...
Whether you find yourself in legal trouble or not, Coolidge Law Firm (serving the greater Metro Phoenix Area) believes it’s always a good idea to stay informed about how the law works on a national, as well as a local level. In our previous post...
Stunning and saddening news was published in the NY Times on August 14th, 2018 that yet again, the Catholic Church is guilty of covering up atrocious acts of sexual abuse. While this Grand Jury hearing took place in Pennsylvania, sexual abuse laws in Arizona are...
Todd Coolidge, the lead criminal defense attorney at Coolidge Law Firm, has represented many homicide cases in Arizona. His experience in the courtroom and his vast knowledge of the subtleties of law mean his clients trust him to handle their case. In our previous blog...