In Arizona, minors are not permitted to own, carry, shoot, or transport firearms of any kind, except under very specific circumstances. Minors in possession of a deadly weapon can be charged with a felony and could be sentenced to time in a correctional facility. Plus,...
Whether you stole something of value or were caught with suspicious tools in your possession, in Arizona, any type of burglary is a felony. A guilty verdict could land you up to 35 years in prison, so if you’ve been charged with burglary, you’ll need...
Arizona is home to some incredible landscapes, people, history, and nature. But whether you live in Arizona or you’re just visiting, you’ll have to obey the laws. Most of our state’s laws are reasonable, but we still have a few that are outdated, silly, or...
The Bar Association of Arizona certifies several areas of law from mediation services to worker's compensation. To become certified in an area of law, the lawyer must meet several standards. Certified criminal attorneys are lawyers who have earned a specialty in criminal defense. A certified criminal...
When you learn how to drive, you are expected to learn the rules of the road. When these rules are broken—either on purpose or by accident—you could be ticketed or charged by law enforcement. Arizona House Bill 2419 seeks to change the charges that apply to...
In our last blog post, we outlined a few of the avenues that remain after you are convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe or anywhere in Arizona. This included Appeals, Habeas Corpus, PCR Petitions and Arizona Rule 32. Today we will...
Todd Coolidge of Coolidge Law Firm, serving the Greater Metro-Phoenix Arizona area, has won another landmark case! Recently, The Court of Appeals made a ruling on his oral argument in the case of a California man traveling in Arizona with a physician recommendation for cannabis....
Making purchases on a credit card that’s in another person’s name qualifies as credit card fraud in Arizona, and the state is quite severe on this matter. According to Arizona law, credit card fraud carries identity theft charges. Arizona Identity Theft Laws Using the name, driver’s license,...
Aggravated Assault can be considered a misdemeanor, but additional factors surrounding the crime may cause it to be elevated to felony status. If you've been accused of aggravated assault, Coolidge Law in Gilbert Arizona is your choice for a tough and knowledgeable defense. We're experienced,...
Driving with a suspended license may seem like a minor violation, but Arizona law takes it seriously. A suspended license means an offense has already been committed, and driving on that suspended license is a second breach of the law—which means leniency is not likely....