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28 Apr Your Miranda Rights Part One – The History

Posted at 22:25h in Aggravated Assault, Assault, Bias Crime, Burglary, Criminal Damage, Disorderly Conduct, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, DUI, Felonies, Larceny, Legal Process, misdemeanor, Todd Coolidge by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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We’ve all heard the Miranda Rights read aloud on a criminal-drama TV series by a police officer upon the arrest of a suspect. Hopefully, you haven’t had these words read aloud in person! It goes as such: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything...

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29 Apr What Happens in the Pre-Charge Investigation Stage?

Posted at 17:01h in Laws, Legal Process by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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Facing criminal charges can be quite overwhelming. Keeping track of all of the steps involved can be difficult for those not engaged in the world of DUI charges and felonies in Arizona on a daily basis. In a previous blog post we outlined what happens...

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01 Jun I’ve been convicted of a felony in Arizona. Is there anything left to do?

Posted at 17:10h in Felonies, Legal Process, misdemeanor by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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Being convicted of a felony in Arizona, or even a misdemeanor, is not the end of the line. There are still avenues that can be taken to positively effect your life, reduce the number of negative consequences of a criminal conviction, or even overturn or...

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24 Nov Felony Gang Participation

Posted at 08:00h in Aggravated Assault, Assault, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, DUI, Failure to Appear, Felonies, Harassment & Stalking, Identity Theft, Laws, Legal Process, Misconduct Involving Weapons, misdemeanor, Robbery, Sexual Conduct with a Minor, Theft, Todd Coolidge, Traffic Offenses, Uncategorized by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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Taking part in any aspect of gang-related activity is punishable by law. Crime that is organized is considered a direct attack on the government, and in particular, Arizona legislation has been created to address gang participation. Coolidge Law in Gilbert Arizona is experienced in defending...

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02 Nov The Process of Appealing a Criminal Case in Arizona

Posted at 12:00h in Arizona Court System by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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  We’ve taken a look at filing an appeal in Arizona and now we’re going to dive in a little deeper. When you have good representation from the get-go, an appeal is often not needed. However, there are times when an appeal is necessary. We will...

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29 Sep Examples of Federal Crimes vs. State Crimes

Posted at 19:19h in Court Systems by Coolidge Law Firm

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What Is Considered a Federal Crime? Federal crimes are violations of the U.S. Constitution and always overrule state law. The majority of criminal trials are held in state courts. For a crime to go to federal court, it must be of federal interest. See below for...

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15 Feb The Process for Criminal Cases in Arizona

Posted at 22:57h in Courtroom Procedure, Criminal Defense, Legal Process by Todd Coolidge, Certified Criminal Law Specialist

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No one wants to have to go through the court procedures associated with being arrested for criminal conduct. But knowing what’s coming can make the process less frightening. Here is a quick breakdown of the process you’ll go through in Arizona’s court systems, should you...

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