The state of Arizona ranks 7th in the nation in total number of registered firearms. If you happen to own one of the more than 200,000 guns in the state, and you’re traveling with it, chances are, that you’ll be pulled over with a gun...
If you’ve ever been pulled over and had your car searched, or been arrested for a crime, you may be left wondering if probable cause was established. You might even want to know exactly what probable cause is, to begin with. What is Probable Cause? Probable cause...
Many of us wouldn’t even think twice about paying a ticket if we were to be pulled over for speeding or another minor traffic offense in Arizona. However, you may not realize that by paying a ticket you are actually pleading guilty or no contest...
When we think about bail, money is probably the first thing that comes to our minds. However, bail terms include much more than simply the amount you can pay to get out of jail before trial. As a criminal defense law firm in Chandler, AZ,...
As a criminal defense attorney serving the Phoenix Valley, Todd Coolidge is committed to fighting for his clients’ innocence. Having a case dismissed in pre-file representation or getting charges reduced is an ideal outcome. However, we know that on occasion a plea bargain may be...
A good criminal defense attorney knows that they cannot properly defend against a prosecutors case unless they know if the client is guilty of the crime or not. Attorney-client privilege, however, is often confused with attorney-client confidentiality. The former is a rule that prevents a...
The summer is in full swing and that means travel plans are often made for sightseeing or vacationing. But if you have a DUI conviction on your criminal record, you may need to consider it when making your travel plans. At Coolidge Law Firm (serving...
By this spring, 47 states had already banned handheld calls and texting while driving. And in April (2019), Arizona joined the club—making it State 48 once again. Montana and Missouri are the remaining two that have yet to follow the majority. Arizona’s new cellphone laws...
As a criminal defense attorney in Phoenix, Todd Coolidge has argued his fair share of traffic violation cases in Arizona. With open skies and freeways that are five lanes wide on each side, it’s hard not to find your foot getting a little heavy when...
As a criminal defense law firm in Phoenix, we handle a variety of traffic offenses, from speeding, reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, to breaking any of the many Arizona traffic laws. Phoenix is the 6th most populous city in the United States. That...