Todd Coolidge Attorney Archives

21 Jul The Difference Between Murder and Manslaughter in Phoenix, Arizona

Posted at 18:38h in Arizona Law, Death Penalty, Domestic Violence, DUI, Felonies, First-Degree Murder, Homicide, Manslaughter, Misconduct Involving Weapons, misdemeanor, Todd Coolidge by devcoolidge

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...

14 Jul Committing Homicide in Arizona

Posted at 21:39h in Aggravated Assault, Arizona Law, Capital Punishment, Death Penalty, Felonies, First-Degree Murder, Homicide, Todd Coolidge by devcoolidge

Subjects like these are never fun to discuss, but understanding how the law approaches and defines acts like homicide is essential when interacting with our court systems. Todd Coolidge, a Certified Criminal Law Specialist, has handled scores of challenging cases throughout Maricopa County and the...

certified criminal law specialist in Phoenix, Arizona

07 May Your Miranda Rights Part Two – What Are They?

Posted at 21:29h in Aggravated Assault, Assault, Burglary, Criminal Damage, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, Felonies, Larceny, misdemeanor by devcoolidge

In our last blog post, we covered the history of the Miranda Warning and how it became mandatory for all suspected criminals to be read their rights before arrest. In this post, Coolidge Law Firm (certified criminal law specialist in Phoenix, Arizona) would like to...

15 Mar Misdemeanor Classifications & Sentencing in Arizona

Posted at 21:05h in Aggravated Assault, Assault, Bail Jumping, Burglary, Criminal Damage, Disorderly Conduct, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, DUI, Failure to Appear, Felonies, Forgery, Fraud, Harassment & Stalking, Identity Theft, Laws, misdemeanor, Robbery, Theft, Todd Coolidge by devcoolidge

If you’ve been charged with a misdemeanor in Arizona, this post will tell you what you need to know about misdemeanor classifications and their sentencings. Since we’re criminal law specialists who have been serving Gilbert, Chandler, and Mesa Arizona for over 25 years, at Coolidge...

10 Mar Landmark Ruling on Out-of-State Medical Marijuana Cards in AZ

Posted at 20:10h in Disorderly Conduct, Drug Possession, Felonies, Laws, Legal Process, misdemeanor, Todd Coolidge by devcoolidge

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....

10 Feb New Arizona Legislation On Opioid Use

Posted at 22:03h in Drug Possession, DUI, Felonies, Laws, Todd Coolidge, Uncategorized by devcoolidge

At Coolidge Law, we want you to be aware of current changes in Arizona that will affect the legal system, health care systems, drug manufacturers, and law enforcement agencies. The new law regarding opioid use in Arizona impacts the dispensing of and use of opioid...

26 Jan Driving With a Suspended License in Arizona

Posted at 08:00h in Todd Coolidge, Traffic Offenses by devcoolidge

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....

17 Jan Defense Against Domestic Violence in Arizona

Posted at 08:00h in Aggravated Assault, Assault, Domestic Violence, Felonies, Harassment & Stalking, Laws, Legal Process, misdemeanor by devcoolidge

When you find yourself on the wrong side of Arizona law and charged with a crime, it’s important for your rights or the rights of your loved ones to be fully protected in legal proceedings that will affect your future. You need experienced representation that...

03 Jan Steps for Healthy Decision Making in 2018

Posted at 08:00h in Aggravated Assault, Assault, Bail Jumping, Criminal Damage, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, DUI, Failure to Appear, Felonies, Forgery, Fraud, Harassment & Stalking, Identity Theft, Laws, Legal Process, Minor in Possession, Misconduct Involving Weapons, misdemeanor, Robbery, Sexual Conduct with a Minor, Technology, Theft, Todd Coolidge, Traffic Offenses, Uncategorized, White Collar Crime by devcoolidge

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...

18 Dec Crime and the Holiday Season

Posted at 08:00h in Aggravated Assault, Assault, Criminal Damage, Felonies, Fraud, Harassment & Stalking, Identity Theft, Theft, Todd Coolidge, Traffic Offenses by devcoolidge

Though the holidays are meant to be a positive and uplifting experience, for many people they can be difficult and stressful. The challenges surrounding holiday seasons can lead to making unwise decisions or to hurting other people. Crimes spike during the holidays due to the...