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“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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“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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To obtain a copy of your DUI or criminal incident police report you can make your request in person or by mail to the following address (requests are not accepted by telephone, fax or electronically): 

Gilbert Police Dept.,  Records Section

75 E. Civic Center Drive

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“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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Following a Gilbert DUI arrest or criminal charges, you will be taken into custody. It is highly recommended that you arrange for a consultation and retention of criminal defense attorney to represent you in your matter. The “Initial Appearance” is your very first court appearance after the arrest. It will be very brief. This is where the judge informs you of your criminal charges, and sets Release Conditions. In some cases you will want your attorney to file a motion to modify release conditions if they are too harsh, unfair, or unreasonable.

Release Conditions – The Judge’s Considerations for Release Conditions

Release conditions are set by the judge for the purpose of assuring you will appear for your next court date. The judge will consider numerous factors before setting your Release Conditions. Some of these factors include but are not limited to the following:

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How to Protect Your Rights after a Tempe DUI Arrest

If you were arrested for DUI charges in Tempe AZ, you must to everything you can to protect your rights. By preserving your rights, your Tempe DUI lawyer can use them in your defense. Here are 5 important tips that will help you preserve your rights:

1) Never resist arrest – Once the police have decided to arrest you, they rarely change their mind.  To become argumentative, or to resist arrest, you will only make your situation worse. The police will add additional and more serious charges (such as resisting arrest, or assault to a police officer). Resisting arrest may also lead to physical harm to you as a result of the police using force to make the arrest.

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  • Call around: There are no governing entities in Scottsdale, AZ that dictate what a criminal defense attorney can charge for their services. So you may get quotes with a major gap between high and low. Remember that lower fees do not necessarily mean the attorney is less effective to defend your case. While at the same time, higher costs may not mean they are any more qualified either. There are many factors that attorneys consider for pricing including supply and demand; overhead and operating costs; competition and geographical areas.
  • Request a discount: Many criminal attorneys who defend Scottsdale criminal charges, will extend a discount if you ask for it, and if they feel you are serious about hiring them.
  • Negotiate:  A good number of attorneys will agree to an offer from the client to pay a higher amount up front, example a reasonable and fair amount of $80% to 90% of the total quote. This, in exchange for a 10% to – 20% reduction of the total cost.
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“Attorney Ratings and Reviews should be considered as one factor, but not the only factor, to help you find the best attorney.”

  1. Licensed Arizona Criminal Defense Lawyer – Make sure they are licensed in Arizona for criminal defense, and defend Mesa Arizona DUI & criminal charges frequently. You can contact the Maricopa County Bar, or the Arizona State Bar for more information. Using a general attorney or a lawyer who practices in multiple areas of law is not recommended for DUI and criminal charges. Arizona DUI and criminal law and legislation are complex; strict, and constantly changing, you will need to hire someone who does it day in and day out.
  2. Attorney Ratings & Reviews – You can find just about anything you want to know about an attorney before hiring them. Valuable resources include attorney rating and reviews on the internet; including search engine; attorney rating and review websites; and ratings or reviews posted on attorney profiles throughout the web; and the various social networks. Reviews are important, but should be just one of many factors. There is one thing to keep in mind about attorney reviews: Understandably if someone has been represented for DUI or criminal charges, they may not be enthusiastic about posting a review. Many review and rating sites require the reviewer to create a profile that can be tracked back to them. They may not want an employer or others to know they had been charged with DUI or other crime. So you will find fewer reviews on Attorney services in contrast to say a restaurant or coffee shop.
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