About Us — Phoenix Criminal Lawyer Law Firm

A violent crime conviction can subject you to severe penalties, including lengthy mandatory jail or prison terms, steep fines, and a criminal record. It could also render you ineligible for probation and other forms of deferred sentencing or to possess or own a firearm.

However, it’s worth recalling that an accusation of a violent crime won’t necessarily lead to a conviction. The prosecution must prove you committed every element to the crime beyond any reasonable doubt for a conviction to occur. This can be a difficult burden to meet, particularly when proving the mental state to commit the crime. If the jury/judge doubts whether an element of the crime was established, the charges against you can be reduced or dismissed.

We know how to cast doubt in the jury or judge’s mind to obtain the best possible outcome for your case. We’ll do this by poking holes into the prosecution’s evidence to weaken their case. Then, we’ll develop a solid defense strategy that will leave the jury/judge with no option but to reduce or dismiss your charges. We defend against all violent crimes, including:

• Homicide
• Manslaughter
• Sexual assault
• Felony assault
• Armed robbery
• Dangerous crimes against children
• Kidnapping
• First-degree burglary
• Arson to a building/structure while it’s occupied
• Drive-by shootings
• Aggravated assault with a deadly or dangerous weapon
• Participating in street gang crimes or a criminal syndicate

Arizona domestic laws apply to your current or former spouse, current or ex-partner, a person you’re dating, family member, the elderly, a person living with you, a person you have a child with, and children.  Domestic violence offenses include any financial abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, mental abuse, custodial interference, harassment, threat or fear of violence, homicide, and assault or battery against the parties we have mentioned.

A conviction of a domestic violence crime may lead to loss of child custody, limitations of child visitation rights, mandatory counseling, loss of gun privileges, probation, and jail or prison sentence. If you have been charged with a domestic violence crime in Phoenix, never try resolving the issue on your own.  Any contact you make with the victim can lead to additional charges. Reach out to us immediately, and we will help you. We have in-depth knowledge of Arizona domestic violence laws and have successfully defended clients who have been accused of these crimes. Our defense strategy includes conducting a complex legal analysis regarding the admissibility of the prosecution’s evidence.

It’s a terrifying experience to face an accusation of any drug crimes. The chances of losing your freedom and hurting your future are overly high. Therefore, you need to have a criminal defense attorney with the experience and brainpower to protect your rights and defend you from the harsh prosecution you will face.

There’s no drug offense that our drug crime lawyers can’t defend you against. We have the skills, passion, and experiences to take on these kinds of cases. Better yet, we understand drug crimes law, are up-to-date with the current changes in these laws and have a proven track record of giving you confidence in our legal representation.  Our lawyers are devoted to their clients, seeking every possible means to obtaining a case dismissal or not guilty plea. Where this is not possible, they will negotiate a charge reduction whereby your charges will be lowered to a lesser included offense, and you will face lighter penalties. Various drug crime charges you may face in Arizona include:

• Simple drug possession
• Drug possession with intent to sell
• Drug distribution and trafficking
• Prescription fraud
• Drug manufacturing
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• DUI drugs
• Narcotics trafficking

DUI is a serious offense that may have long-lasting adverse consequences. If you have been accused, you need to contact an experienced DUI criminal defense lawyer for help as soon as possible to stand a chance of avoiding the repercussions. At Phoenix Criminal Lawyer, we will start developing a defense strategy immediately you contact us and appear at both hearings— Arizona Motor Vehicle Division hearing and criminal court hearing to defend your constitutional rights. The penalties that come with a DUI conviction in Arizona are tough, so expert legal representation is critical.

We handle all types of DUI-related charges, from first-time DUIs to aggravated or extreme offenses. Our DUI criminal defense lawyers are trained and have several years of practicing experience. Most of them have also practiced as prosecutors for a considerable period, which gives us a distinct advantage in defending your case. By knowing and understanding how the prosecution thinks, our attorneys will use that insight to reduce or even eliminate the charges against you. All you need to do is reach out to us as soon as you are under arrest or investigation and let us do what we do best to protect your freedom.

Prosecutors throughout Arizona prosecute fraud crimes very seriously. You are accused of a fraud crime when you lie or make false promises to another person as part of a scheme to defraud them to benefit. The fraud might be very simple or quite complex. For instance,  suppose you obtain goods from your employer that have a given value from the vendor, and you write a check from your employer’s account for more than the goods’ value with the agreement that you’ll obtain half of the extra money back from the vendor. In this case, you are likely to be prosecuted for fraud.

Just as they’re prosecuted very harshly, the consequences for committing fraud are more severe. That is why you want to hire an expert fraud crimes lawyer to defend you if you’ve been accused. Our attorneys will help you develop the best strategy to clear the charges against you or establish ways to lower the sentence.

We work diligently to prove that you did not become involved in the fraudulent act for the sake of personal benefit or did not receive any personal benefit from your involvement. We know numerous ways to find redeeming proof and exonerate you.  The most common fraud crimes with which you can be charged in Arizona include bank fraud, mortgage fraud, credit card fraud, and check fraud. The most critical thing to do if you’ve been charged with fraud is to contact us early in the proceedings. Having us help you creates the most promising chance for vindication.

Most Arizona gun and weapon crimes are felonies punishable by fines, jail/prison time, or probation. Often, people accused of committing a firearm or weapon offense might not realize that they were engaging in any unlawful activity. Arizona gun and weapon offenses include:       

• Unlawful discharge of firearms
• Disorderly conduct with a weapon
• Drive-by-shootings
• Aggravated assault
• Weapons trafficking
• Concealing a weapon
• Carrying a gun in an authorized place
• Carrying a concealed weapon without a license to do so
• Unlawful sale, possession, or distribution of a weapon
• Minor in possession of a weapon
• Using a weapon to commit a crime

Gun and weapon charges don’t have to lead to a conviction. But for this to happen, you need an attorney by your side with extensive knowledge of Arizona gun and weapons laws. At Phoenix Criminal Lawyer, we serve clients throughout Phoenix and beyond, providing dedicated advocacy and experienced, effective criminal defense against firearm crime charges. We invite you to contact us as soon as you are arrested or suspect to be under investigation for a firearm-related offense. We will move with speed to fight and ensure we obtain you the best possible outcome.

If your child commits a criminal offense, they’ll be subject to prosecution in juvenile court. And upon conviction, the minor may face penalties, including fines, intensive probation, and doing community service, or even serving time in a juvenile correction facility.

Therefore, if your child is in trouble with the law, you want the best criminal defense lawyer to help them avoid these harsh consequences. Our juvenile lawyers are well-established and respected in the legal community, not to mention they have a deep understanding of Arizona laws governing juvenile offenses. You can count on them to do everything they can to achieve the best possible results for your child. We understand what you’re going through, and we will provide dedicated and personalized services.

The term ‘property crime’ is used to describe a wide range of criminal activity. Generally, it’s used to describe offenses that affect only property and not a victim’s well-being. Property crimes range from simple misdemeanors to complex felonies. The penalties can be severe, ranging from incarceration, fines, restitution, professional counseling, and community service. We defend against property crimes like burglary, criminal trespass, vandalism/criminal damage, property theft, arson (arson of property or structure, arson of an occupied structure, reckless burning), and many more.

Any property offense could lead to a wrongful conviction without proper legal representation. If you don’t retain expert legal counsel, you may end up serving a prison/jail term for an offense you didn’t commit. At Phoenix Criminal Lawyer, we won’t stand for this kind of injustice when we can provide the skillful and determined representation your case requires. We’re experts in successfully representing clients who have been accused falsely/wrongfully of property crimes. Don’t wait any longer to reach out to us. We’re available 24/7 and will give a free initial consultation.

A conviction of any sexual offense may follow you into the future. Apart from a prison/jail sentence and hefty fines, you’ll have to register as a sex offender with your name, photo, address, and the offense accessible to anybody with a digital device. There’s also the social stigma that comes with these crimes. You want to have an expert sex crimes defense attorney to help you ensure the prosecution is building a case against you based on nothing else but facts (which, in most cases, isn’t the case).

Our sex crimes defense attorneys are aggressive and know how to build a compelling defense case. Arizona prosecutors are assertive when it comes to securing criminal convictions. Therefore, it’s dangerous to go against them without help from an expert criminal defense attorney. We’ve been working in the criminal justice system for years now and have successfully defended many complex cases. We’re trial attorneys who are dedicated and passionate and take on sex crime charges with top-tier legal experience and skills. Arizona sex crimes include:

• Prostitution
• Child pornography
• Sex soliciting
• Sex offender registration
• Public sexual indecency
• Indecent exposure
• Sexual abuse
• Sexual conduct with a minor
• Child molestation
• Sexual assault
• Voyeurism
• Sexual exploitation of a minor

You commit theft in Arizona by knowingly converting or taking someone else’s property or service without permission and intending to deprive them of that property/service. Theft could happen through physical action, deceit, or misrepresentation. It is also theft to assume control of a lost property without any reasonable effort to notify the actual owner.

Like other states, Arizona categorizes theft crimes by the value of the services or property stolen, and in given cases, the kind of property stolen (irrespective of its value). The state law classifies theft crimes into six offense levels, ranging from a class 2 felony down to a class 1 misdemeanor. Examples of Arizona theft crimes include shoplifting, robbery, embezzlement, theft from an employer (retail and non-retail), organized retail theft, auto theft, joyriding, etc.

If you’ve been accused of a theft crime, you’ll be facing challenges both in your personal life and in court. With incarceration period, probation, fines, and other collateral consequences, a skilled theft crimes attorney like us can mean a significant difference between a not guilty verdict and a conviction. We’ve successfully defended clients charged with both felony and misdemeanor theft offenses in plea negotiations and trial. We will answer all your questions and help you learn more about your charges, possible defenses, and penalties in the course of helping you beat the accusations against you.