Phoenix

Published on: March 12, 2012

Aggravated Felony Assault Laws in Phoenix, AZ

“The court has discretion over what your sentence will be within a wide range for felony assaults. So if your felony assault charges cannot be dismissed, the next step for your criminal defense attorney present mitigating factors in an effort to get your sentencing reduced.”

Arizona Aggravated Assault Charges – Phoenix AZ

Aggravated Assault charges are also known as Felony Assault charges. Simple or Misdemeanor charges can also be elevated to assault charges in Phoenix, when certain aggravating factors exist. Aggravated assault charges are taken very seriously in Arizona because they are crimes that harm or intent to harm another person or victim. All Felony Assault charges carry prison sentencing if convicted in Arizona.

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Published on: March 5, 2012

Fighting a Disorderly Conduct Charge in Phoenix, AZ

By James E. Novak, P.L.L.C.

“Disorderly Conduct arrests are routinely challenged by experienced criminal lawyers, and often dismissed”.

Disorderly Conduct Charges Phoenix AZ – A.R.S. 13-2904

If you face Phoenix Disorderly Conduct charges, you should consult a criminal lawyer who defends these charges frequently in Maricopa County. Although these charges are common, you may be exposed to harsh penalties. Often, the punishment does not fit the crime when it comes to these charges. Charges sometimes follow a warning by police, but not always. Due to the nature and subjectivity of the charges, they are frequently challenged. Consequently they are often dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence.

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Published on: February 27, 2012

An Examination of Disorderly Conduct Charges in Phoenix, AZ

By James E. Novak, P.L.L.C.

“Criminal Lawyers who defend Phoenix Disorderly Conduct charges are often successful in getting the charges dismissed by using some of these common defenses.”

A person can be charged with Disorderly Conduct in Phoenix AZ under ARS 13-2904 if with intent and knowledge they disturb the peace of another person business. The law is strict, and allows for a broad range of conduct to fall within the classification. Charges are very common but penalties are serious. The charges can be brought as misdemeanors or felonies. The decision as to how they will be classified based on the facts surrounding the incident. Disorderly Conduct charges are frequently challenged by criminal defense lawyers because of their subjective and sometimes vague nature. They are often able to get the charge dismissed to lack of sufficient evidence, or witnesses.

Disorderly Conduct Defenses

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