Coming before a judge can be a nerve wracking experience. The uncertainty of the outcome of your case can make it even more daunting. It is important to not let this fear prevent you from making the most of your appearance and influence the judge’s...
Most people forget that driving is a privilege and not a right. It is no easy feat to get a driver's license and drive freely. We have to go through a driving course, pass a written driving test, get a permit, be supervised while driving...
Adults accused of committing crimes in Arizona go through specific criminal court procedures. These procedures are meant to build evidence for the case against the individual accused, to conclude the guilt of the individual, and, if found guilty, to sentence them according to the crime...
Intrusion into someone’s home or property is a serious criminal offense, and it gets worse when you combine that with assault with a weapon. Arizona has seen its fair share of breaking and entering as well as assault cases. Criminal offenses are not new to...
We all tend to drive a bit differently than the ideal driver according to the law. No one drives perfectly all the time, although it is best to stay the least distracted and follow all traffic laws. With the different types of traffic violations one...
When encountering the legal system, there can be so much legal speak that happens where you may not have any idea what someone is talking about. With the different terms used, one that may stand out is standard presumptive sentencing. It is a mouth full,...
When you hear about someone getting a felony charge, you might not realize that there are six classes of felony charges that could apply to a circumstance. Felonies, as a whole, consist of crimes that have a punishment of a year or more in a...
Possession or use of dangerous drugs is considered a felony in Arizona. While the classification of what constitutes a dangerous drug can be subjective, a felony charge usually concerns narcotics (not including marijuana). Todd Coolidge of Coolidge Law, located in Gilbert Arizona, has more than...
With advancements in technology, law enforcement has been able to do some pretty amazing things to catch criminals. Facial recognition, drone surveillance, and GPS tracking are some of the most prevalent forms of technology used by police. But law enforcement has a duty to use these...
Each day we’re faced with making hundreds to thousands of decisions: from what color of socks we’ll wear, to the type of toothpaste we’ll use, to what time we’ll leave for work. We may not consciously think about these smaller decisions, but they’re still choices...
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