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Arizona Criminal Law
- Do you need an experienced Arizona criminal lawyer now?
- Have you or someone you love been arrested anywhere in Arizona and need an Arizona criminal lawyer?
- Were you stopped at the I-8 immigration checkpoint and charged with a drug crime? Are you required to appear in Wellton justice court or Yuma superiour court for these drug crimes?
- Were you stopped on I-40 given an warning ticket, then asked if they could search your car, then arrested on a drug charge or for a drug crime?
- Are you under investigation and have questions about what to do next regarding your case and need the advise of an experienced Arizona criminal lawyer?
- Have you been charged with mortgage fraud, wire fraud or mail fraud in federal court and need an Arizona criminal lawyer?
- Do you need help getting someone out of jail in Arizona, including the matrix in fourth avenue jail in Phoenix?
- Have you been charged or indicted in federal court for any federal crime?
If you answered yes to any of these quetions you need help now from an experienced Arizona criminal lawyer. If someone you love has been arrested do not wait to get legal help. You need to get someone to help protect their rights as soon as possible. Their first court appearance is very important. The judge will decide release conditions and if not released right away it may take weeks to get get their bond reduced or their release conditions changed. Call now 480-620-8568.
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RESULTS FOR OUR ARIZONA CRIMINAL LAWYERS:
- In the past week we were able to get six Wellton Justice Court casses dismissed for various reasons. These casses all involved possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. These were all the result of a drug dog search at the Immigration checkpoint on I-8 near Yuma Arizona. In several of the cases we were told by our clients that a lawyer sent them unsolicited letters wanting to represent them. When they talked to the lawyer she told them that it was impossible to get the casses dismissed. She was wrong. We were able to get the casses dismised without our clients having to come to Arizona for Court. (Wellton Justice Court, Wellton, AZ)
- Caught with over 750 pounds of marijuana traveling on I-15 outside of Camp Verde, Arizona. Gave a full confession when stopped. Client was facing 5-15 years in prison. Plead to 2.5 years and a fine. (Yavapai County Superior Court, Prescott, AZ)
- Caught with 150 pounds of marijuana near St. Johns, Arizona on I-40. Facing mandatory prison of up to 12.5 years. After filing of a motion to surpress based upon the nature of the traffic stop the prosecution agreed to a term of probation no jail. (Apache County Superior Court, St. Johns, Arizona)
- Client was charged with two counts of sexual conduct with a minor (Statutory Rape) she was facing prison time, lifetime registration as a sex offender and sex offender probation. Her original attorney wanted her to plead guilty and face the sentence listed above. We took over the case and had her incriminating statements made to the police suppressed based her not being read her rights. The prosecution then agreed to plead to misdemeanor child abuse, no jail, no sex offender registration, no felony and 18 months standard probation. (Maricopa County Superior Court , Phoenix, AZ)
- Client was caught with 28 grams of Cocaine at the Immigration Checkpoint on State Highway 95 North of Yuma. Arizona. He was charged with a serious drug crime and he was on probation in California at the time he was caught. While his case was proceeding he caught another drug charge in California and was convicted. We got the prosecutor to plead the case to a probation eligible offense. The judge originally wanted to reject the plea and send him to prison. After further hearings we were able get the client 3 years probation with no jail time and permission to live in California. (Yuma County Superior Court, Yuma, Arizona)
- Client caught with four Kilos of Cocaine (aprox. 9 pounds). He was facing a minimum of five years in federal prison. A plea agreement was reached and the client received probation no jail. (Federal District Court, District of Arizona, Phoenix)
- Client was out on a felony warrant for possession of marijuana, the client had a prior conviction for the same. Got he warrant quashed without the client being taken into custody, plead the case to a misdemeanor, unsupervised probation no jail. Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix, Arizona)
- Client charged with Aggravated Assault. Case was proceeding and set to trial. We filed a challenge to the Grand Jury proceedings and got he case dismissed. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix, AZ)
- Charged with domestic violence assault in Glendale City Court. We got the client into a diversion program and the case is dismissed. (Glendale City Court, Glendale, AZ)
- Charged with criminal Speeding, plead to civil speeding and client allowed to take defensive driving school to dismiss the charge and avoid the points. (Scottsdale City Court, Scottsdale, AZ) Client was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, facing prison time, one of our Arizona Attorneys reached a plea agreement of disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor, with unsupervised probation and community service. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Mesa, Arizona)
- Client originally charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for sale facing 5-15 years in prison. Originally reduced it to simple possession and eventually got all charges dismissed. (LaPaz County Superior Court, Parker, Arizona)
- Client charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernilia at the I-8 Immigration / Drug Check Point. Client was in the country on a student visa, facing removal, all charges dropped. (Wellton Justice Court, Wellton, AZ)
- Client was stopped at the immigration checkpoint on I-8 near Yuma and charged with drug crimes. He hired a low cost attorney to represent him in his case. The low cost attorney wanted him to plead guilty, pay a fine and have a criminal record for the rest of my life. Client consulted with my family’s personal attorney back home and they found Mr. Cates. They hired our law firm and who learned that the client’s rights had been violated and our Arizona Lawyers got all charges dismissed. (Wellton Justice Court)
- Client charged with First Degree Murder in the Federal District Court, District of Arizona. Client was acing life in prison. After conducting discovery and having the client evaluated by our psychological expert, got the client a plea of 10-15 years. (Federal Court Phoenix)
- Client charged with attempted murder with a deadly weapon. Facing 7-21 years mandatary prison time. After interviewing the officers and conducting discovery we were able to get the client a plea of disorderly conduct with will be reduced to a misdemeanor up completion of 36 months probation. No Jail. (Gila County Superior Court, Payson, AZ)
- Client was caught in the act of burglary shortly after being placed on probation for criminal trespassing. Because he had a prior felony conviction and was on probation he was facing mandatory 7.5 years in prison. Arranged a plea where client did 3 years prison. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix, AZ)
- Charged with domestic violence, charges dismissed. (Ajo Justice Court, Ajo, AZ)
- Charged with multiple counts of embezzlement, theft, running a criminal enterprise involving over $300,000.00. Facing 5-25 years in prison. First plea offer was for 5 years. Negotiated a new plea that was probation eligible, but client got 2.5 years.
- Client charged with seven counts including possession of marijuana for sale, transportation of marijuana for sale, possession of a gun in a drug crime and money laundering. Went to full trial. The two money laundering counts were thrown out. Client convicted on five counts. We filed and won a motion for new trial and prosecution plead case out to probation no more jail. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix, Arizona)
- Charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, lives out of state. Our Arizona Lawyer got the client in a diversion program and client did not have to appear in Arizona. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix, AZ)
- Charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia at the I-8 immigration checkpoint near Wellton, Arizona. All Charges Dismissed . (Wellton Justice Court, Wellton, Arizona)
- Client was charged with two counts of Possession of Dangerous Drugs for Sale, a class 2 felony (methamphetamine), two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and one count of Trafficking in Stolen Property. Client had three prior felony convictions, one being a prison prior. Original Plea offer called for 6-9 years in prison, hired present counsel and Plead to Facilitation to Possess Dangerous Drugs for Sale, received 1.5 years prison. Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix.
- Client was stopped at the I-8 Immigration check point near Yuma, Arizona, charged with three counts of possession of dangerous drugs, 1 count of Possession of Marijuana and 1 count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Plead to Possession of Marijuana, an un designated offense (will be a misdemeanor upon completion of probation) and sentenced to 12 months unsupervised probation. Yuma Superior Court, Yuma Arizona.
- Charged with two separate cases it two separate courts of Minor in Consumption of Alcohol. One case dismissed one case placed on diversion and case dismissed. Phoenix City Court, Scottsdale Municipal Court.
- Charged with two separate Armed Robbery cases, both cases alleged to be dangerous offenses and included the use of a deadly weapon. Facing 10.5 on the first case and 21 years on the second. Plead out and received 4 years and probation. Maricopa County Superior Court, Mesa, Arizona.
- Charged with possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Charges dismissed after diversion. Maricopa County Superior Court, Mesa Arizona.
- Charged with Growing Marijuana, Possessing Marijuana, Possession of Dangerous Drugs. These crimes were alleged to have occurred in a school zone. Plead to Attempted manufacture of Marijuana, unsupervised probation. Maricopa County Superior Court, Mesa Arizona.
- Client facing a probation violation for new charge of drug possession while on intensive probation on two prior drug cases. Prosecutors and probation officer asking for revocation to prison on prior cases along with new charges for 2.5 years. Our Arizona Criminal Lawyers got the client reinstated on probation with only 90 days additional jail time. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix, Arizona)
- Client was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphenalia as passenger in car stopped on Interstate 17. Our Attorneys retained just prior to trial and, upon conclusion of the State’s case at trial, successfully argued and got all charges against client dismissed with prejudiced. (Mayer Justice Cout, Mayer, AZ
- Client facing probation violation for new charges of transporting drugs while on probation on prior drug cases. Prosecutors and probation officer asking for revocation to prison for 2 years. Our Attorneys got client reinstated on probation with only 30 days additional jail time. (Yuma County Superior Court, Yuma, Arizona)
- Client, while having marijuana or its metabolite in his system, involved in vehicular accident which resulted in the death of another motorist and was being investigated for numerous charges including aggravated DUI and vehicular manslaughter. Our Arizona Criminal Lawyers got client a plea for a first offense DUI Drugs with a minimum sentence of only 24 hours in jail. (Kingman/Cerbat Justice Court, Kingman, Arizona)
- Client was charged with sexual conduct with a minor facing 4to 12.5 years in prison, plead to was sentenced to a mitigated term of 4.5 years. (Gila County Superior Court, Globe Arizona)
- Client was accused of child molestation, facing life in prison, hire this firm and through our efforts prevented charges from being filed. ( Apache Junction, Arizona)
- Client was stopped at the Highway 95 immigration checkpoint, his car searched by drug dogs and 78 pounds of Marijuana found. He was charged with Transportation of Marijuana for sale, which in this case carried a mandatary prison sentence between 4-10 years. Our Arizona Criminal Lawyers Plead the client to Attempted Transportation of Marijuana for sale and the client received Intensive probation client rejected probation and received a mitigated sentence of 2 years. (Yuma County Superior Court, Yuma Arizona)
- Client was charged with indecent exposure with a special allegation of sexual motivation, facing jail and registering as a sex offender for he rest of his life. Arranged a plea where the allegation of sexual motivation was dropped and client was not required to register as a sex offender. (Glendale Municipal Court, Glendale, Arizona)
- Client was charged with domestic violence assault facing classes jail time up to six months and probation. Our Phoenix Criminal Lawyers got the client into a diversion program where the charges will be dismissed. (Chandler Municipal, Court)
- Client charged with felony trespassing, client plead to a misdemeanor unsupervised probation. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Mesa, Arizona)
- Client was charged with his third offense of Possession of Marijuana, Facing felony charges with jail time. Plead to misdemeanor. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix)
- Client was stopped at the Highway 95 immigration checkpoint, his car searched by drug dogs and Marijuana found. He was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Our Arizona Criminal Lawyers got the charges dismissed. This saved the clients career. (Wellton Justice Court, Wellton, Arizona)
- Client was charged Super Extreme DUI over .20 charges dismissed. (Phoenix Municipal Court, Phoenix Arizona)
- Client was charged with domestic violence assault facing classes jail time up to six months and probation. Our Phoenix Criminal Lawyers got the client into a diversion program where the charges will be dismissed. (Phoenix Municipal Court)
- Client charged with felony Drug Charges with mandatory prison time, client plead to a misdemeanor unsupervised probation. (Yavapai County Superior Court, Camp Verde, Arizona)
- Client was arrested for Armed Robbery Facing 7-28 years in prison, plead to a class 6 (lowest) felony 30 days jail probation. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Mesa, Arizona)
- Client was charged Super Extreme DUI over .20 charges dismissed. (Phoenix Municipal Court, Phoenix Arizona)
- Client was charged with two separate cases both requiring up to 5 years prison. Plead to probation and 9 months jail. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix, Arizona.)
- Client charged with felony Drug Charges with mandatory prison time, client plead to a misdemeanor unsupervised probation. (Yavapai County Superior Court, Camp Verde, Arizona)
- Client was arrested for Armed Robbery Facing 7-28 years in prison, plead to a class 6 (lowest) felony 30 days jail probation. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Mesa, Arizona)
- Client Charged with Drug possession and possession of Drug Paraphernalia, charges dismissed after diversion program. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Mesa, Arizona)
- Client was accused of theft and criminal syndicate, prevented charges from being filed. (Phoenix, Arizona.)
- Client was accused of production of marijuana for sale, prevented charges from being filed. (Mesa, Arizona)
- Client Charged with Domestic Violence Assault, Charges Dismissed at trial. (Phoenix Municipal Court, Phoenix, Arizona)
- Client was accused money laundering. Charges dismissed, a civil forfeiture case was filed and we were able to recover 50 % of the money take before trial. (Phoenix, Arizona.)
- Client was charged with domestic violence assault, our Arizona Criminal Lawyers got client into a diversion program where the charges will be dismissed and he will have no conviction for domestic violence on his record(Chandler, Arizona)
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- Client charged with armed robbery facing possible 10 year prison sentence, our criminal lawyers got the client a pea for probation 30 days jail. (Mesa Superior Court, Mesa Arizona)
- Client was facing felony probation violation, the probation office and the prosecutor were requesting that the client’s probation be terminated and the he be sent to prison. Our Attorneys got the client reinstated on probation with no jail time. (Phoenix Arizona Probation Violation Court, Phoenix Arizona)
- Client was charged with domestic violence assault facing classes jail time up to six months and probation. Our Phoenix Criminal Lawyers got the charges dismissed. (Phoenix Municipal Court, Phoenix Arizona)
- Client was falsely accused of sexual assault while in Tempe on vacation, our Sex crime lawyers rebutted the false allegations of rape and prevented charges from being filed. (Tempe, Arizona)
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- Client was charged with Felony Resisting Arrest and Criminal Damage. Plead to misdameanor no jail small fine. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix, Arizona);
- Charged with participating in a felony shoplifting ring while on probation. Presumptive prison term was 1.5 years. At sentencing client was sentenced to nine months prison. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Mesa, Arizona);
- Charged with DUI, (.147) original plea offer was 6 days in jail, plead to minimum sentence of 1 day in jail. (Surprise Municipal Court, Surprise, AZ);
- Charged with Extreme DUI with a BAC of .190, Facing 30 days of mandatory jail. Plead to non extreme DUI three days jail. (Tempe Municipal Court, Tempe, Arizona);
- Charged with DUI Drugs and Regular DUI. Facing mandatary one year license suspension and jail time. Plead to Reckless Driving. (Buckeye Municipal Court, Buckeye AZ);
- Charged with Extreme DUI with a BAC of .196 Facing a mandatory 30 day jail sentence, plead to non extreme DUI. (East Mesa Justice Court, Mesa, AZ);
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- Facing Possible Felony charges for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Plead to Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, small fine. (Scottsdale City Court, Scottsdale, Arizona)
- Charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Charges Dismissed. (Wellton Justice Court, Wellton, AZ)
- Charged with Conspiracy to Possess Marijauna for sale, Possession of Marijuana for sale, Money Laundering, Possession of a gun in a Drug Crime, facing up to 30 years in prison, Case Dismissed Before Trial. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix, Arizona)
- Charged with two counts of child molestation and two counts of kidnapping, facing two consecutive life sentences, plead to one count of attempted child molestation and one count of attempted kidnapping, one year jail, life time probation. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Mesa, AZ);
- Charged with Criminal Damage, facing up to six months in jail, Charges Dismissed. (Scottsdale City Court, Scottsdale Arizona);
- Charged with domestic violence assault, charges dismissed. (Phoenix Municipal Court, Phoenix, Arizona);
- Charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Charges Dismissed. (Lake Havasu Municipal Court, Lake Havasu City, Arizona);
- Charged with Felony DUI and Felony Car Theft. Facing up to 5 years in prison, plead to probation four months prison. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Glendale Regional Court Center, Glendale, Arizona);
- Charged with four counts of child molestation, facing four life sentences, plead to three counts of attempted child molestation, one year jail, life time probation. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix, AZ);
- Charged with transportation of marijuana for sale, over 5 pounds, possession of drug paraphernalia, with prior felony convictions. Plead to attempted possession of marijuana for sale, six months jail, probation. (Mohave County Superior Court, Kingman, Arizona);
- Charged with possession of dangerous drugs, possession of narcotics, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, facing 2-5 years in prison and felony convictions, plead to possession of marijuana reduced to a misdemeanor, probation no jail. (Yuma County Superior Court, Yuma, AZ);
- Charged with transportation of marijuana for sale, over 17 pounds, Possession of narcotic drugs for sale and possession of drug paraphernalia. Plead to attempted possession of marijuana for sale, 60 days jail, probation. (Mohave County Superior Court, Kingman, Arizona);
- Client Charged with felony possession of marijuana and felony possession of drug paraphernalia, plead to misdemeanor with no jail and unsupervised probation with permission to live out of state. (Kingman Justice Court, Kingman, Arizona);
- Accused of domestic violence assault, prevented charges from being filed. (Phoenix City Court, Phoenix Arizona);
- Charged with 26 federal counts of Mortgage Fraud, Bank Fraud, Wire Fraud, and conspiracy to commit the same. Facing 25 to 30 year prison sentences, Plead to one count of Conspiracy, 48 months prison. (Federal Court, District of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ);
- Charged with assault, criminal damage, and disorderly conduct all designated as domestic violence offenses, facing 6 months jail and domestic violence counseling, plead to non domestic violence criminal damage and disorderly conduct, small fine unsupervised probation no jail. (Globe Justice Court, Globe, Arizona);
- Client was charged with Conspiracy to possess marijuana for sale over the threshold amount, possession of a weapon during a drug crime, and money laundering, facing 5-10 years in prison. Plead to Probation 180 days jail. Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix, Arizona);
- Charged with underage drinking, placed in diversion program, charges are to be dropped upon completion. (Tuscon City Court, Tuscon, Arizona) ;
- Charged with driving on a suspended license, facing mandatory two days in jail, all evidence suppressed at hearing because the office did not have probable cause to make the traffic stop, charges dismissed. (Mesa City Court, Mesa, Arizona);
- Charged with four counts of Child Molestation each count carries a life in prison sentence, plead to two counts of Attempted Child Molestation, 7.5 years and lifetime probation. (Yavapai County Superior Court, Prescott, Arizona);
- Charged with Possession of Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, Charges dismissed (Wellton Justice Court, Wellton, AZ);
- Charged with Extreme DUI, charges dismissed (Prescott City Court, Prescott, AZ);
- Charged with DUI plead to reckless driving. (Buckeye City Court, Buckeye, AZ);
- Charged with money laundering, Charges dismissed (Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix, AZ);
- Charged with resisting arrest, Charges dismissed (Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix, AZ);
- Charged with Possession of Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, Charges dismissed (Wellton Justice Court, Wellton, AZ);
- Client was traveling along I-40 in a rental car with out of state plates, pulled over for going 5 mph over the speed limit, given a warning ticket, at the end the Officer walked a drug dog around the car and found over 140 pounds of marijuana, 40,000 cash and narcotic drugs. Client was charged with transportation and possession of marijuana for sale, facing 5-10 years in prison. Plead to attempted possession of marijuana for sale, 1.5 years in prison. (Coconino Superior Court, Flagstaff, Arizona);
- Stopped at the I-8 Immigration checkpoint, searched by dogs, charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug paraphernalia, charges dismissed (Wellton Justice Court, Wellton Arizona);
- Defendant, while being represented by a public defender, was convicted in a jury trial of two counts of Aggravated Assault designated dangerous and one count of criminal damage. He was Facing 30 years in prison. Defendant Hired Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC for sentencing and appeal. Defendant was sentenced to only six years prison. After filing of a Petition for Post Conviction Relief, the convictions were vacated and Defendant was allowed to plead to endangerment with time served. (1.3 years) (Mohave County Superior Court, Kingman);
- Charged with five felony counts including conspiracy to possess over 300 pounds of marijuana and attempted possession of marijuana for sale, money laundering, auto theft and Possession of marijuana for sale, client had a prior drug conviction and a pending drug case from another state, facing 10-15 years, plead to attempted possession of marijuana for sale 2.25 years in prison. (Pima County Superior Court, Tucson Arizona);
- Successfully modified supervised probation for misconduct involving weapons to unsupervised probation so client could move to Texas. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Probation Violation Court, Phoenix, Arizona);
- Skipped probation on two cases for over five years, probation reinstated with no jail on both cases and interstate compact to reside out of state (Probation violation court, Phoenix);
- Charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Charges dismissed (Wellton Justice Court);
- Charged with Possession of Prescription Drugs a class four felony facing 2.5 years prison, Placed in diversion program charges dismissed (Superior Court, Phoenix); BR>
- Charged with DUI Drugs, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Plead to Reckless driving with all other charges dismissed (Wellton Justice Court);
- Charged with three counts of Armed Robbery class 2 dangerous felonies and three counts of Kidnaping class 2 dangerous felonies each of which carries ten year presumptive prison sentence, plead to unlawful use of a credit card, six months prison, no probation(Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix);
- Charged with Possession of Cocaine, a class four felony facing 2.5 years prison, Placed in diversion program charges dismissed (Superior Court, Phoenix);
- Charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Charges Dismissed (Wellton Justice Court);
- Charged with aggravated robber a class 4 felony facing 2.5 years, plead to class six un-designated felony (will become a misdemeanor upon completion of probation), probation no jail (Maricopa County Superior Court, Glendale RCC);
- Charged with Theft of Means of Transportation, a class 5 felony, facing 1.5 years in prison, plead to Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct NO probation 500 fine (Prescott / Camp Verde Yavapai Superior Court);
- Charged with DUI, Charges dismissed (Glendale City Court);
- Charged with Possession of 12 pounds of Marijuana for sale with two prior felony convictions, facing 9.5 years of manditory prison time, plead to probation no jail(Maricopa County Superior Court Phoenix);
- Charged with conspiracy to possess of over 100 pounds of marijuana, not guilty verdict after a full jury trial(Phoenix);
- Charged with transportation for sale of over five pounds of marijuana (5 years mandatary prison),plead to possession with just probation (Prescott);
- Charged with criminal damage a class five felony, plead to misdemeanor (Yuma);>
- Charged with seven counts of domestic violence, plead to one charge (Scottsdale City Court);
- Charged with felony possession of Marijuana, plead to disorderly conduct a misdemeanor (Mesa, Maricopa County Superior Court);
- Charged with domestic violence assualt, charges dismissed (Scottsdale city court);
- Chaged with domestic violence assault and disturbing the peace designated as s domestic violece offence, charges dismissed (Surprise City Court);
- Charged with possession of Meth for sale over threshold, facing mandatory 10 years, plead to probation (Kingman);
- Charged with eleven counts of burglary two counts designated dangerous with mandatory prison, received probation (Prescott);
- Charged with murder, plead to possession of marijuana, probation (Phoenix, Maricopa County Superior Court);
- Charged with aggravated assault, designated dangerous with mandatory prison time, plead to twelve months probation (Phoenix, Maricopa County Superior Court);
- Charged with Class two felony theft facing 4-10 year in prison, plead to class six undesignated offense with probation (Phoenix, Maricopa County Superior Court);
- Three separate clients charged with domestic violence assault, charges dismissed in all three cases (Phoenix);
- Charged with growing marijuana, charges dismissed; Four separate clients charged with possession of marijuana, charges dismissed in all four cases (phoenix);
- Probation violation on two felony cases, client skipped for over two years, reinstated on probation no jail (Phoenix);
- Client accused of child molestation, prevented charges from being filed (Kingman);
- Client accused of child abuse, prevented charges from being filed (Phoenix);
- Charged with Felony DUI while on probation for Felony DUI, skipped on warrant for two years plus probation violation, received 1.5 years for everything (Phoenix);
- Charged with selling stolen property, charges dismissed (Phoenix);
- Charged with Possession of Marijuana,did not have to travel back to Wellton for court, small fine (Wellton Justice Court)
- Charged with Possession of Meth for sale at the I-8 Immigration checkpoint at Welton AZ, Probation plea (Yuma)
- Three clients charged with shoplifting, all received diversion with charges being dismissed (Phoenix);
- Charged with 24 counts in Federal Court including bank fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy, plead to conspiracy with 23 counts dismissed (Phoenix Federal Court);
- Charged with aggravated assault, charges dismissed (Phoenix);
- Charged with criminal false reporting and civil traffic violations, criminal charges dismissed small fine (Mocassin Justice Court);
- Possession of drug paraphernalia, charges dismissed (Flagstaff);
- Charged with custodial interference, charges dismissed (Glendale);
- Charged with disorderly conduct with a weapon, a dangerous felony with 1.5 to 3 years mandatory prison time, plead to probation no jail time (Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix)
- Charged with two counts aggravated assault on police officers facing one year in prison, plead to misdemeanor six months probation. (Maricopa County Superior Court, Mesa).
- First degree murder with video confession facing death penalty or 25 to life, plead to second degree murder 16 years.
- Sexual abuse and burglary, full jury trial not guilty on all counts.
- Armed robbery and extortion designated dangerous facing 10 years, plead to 20 months.
- Possession for sale of over 50 pounds of marijuana facing 5 years, plead to unsupervised probation.
- Aggravated assault, kidnapping, designated dangerous, facing 10+ years prison, case dismissed.
- Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, case dismissed.
- Burglary class 5 felony, case dismissed.
- Arrested for aggravated assault on a police officer, charges not file.
- Reckless driving, charges dismissed during jury trial.
- Held on 16 counts including conspiracy to murder, possession for sale of meth., aggravated assault designated dangerous, facing 10-45 years plead to 3.5 years.
- Note: past performance is not a guarantee of future results each case is different and results may vary.
WHAT SETS US APART?
WE ARE ARIZONA CRIMINAL LAWYERS
We handle a variety of Arizona criminal matters in all Courts in Arizona. Our Arizona criminal lawyers handle criminal matters in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale and all Maricopa County cities. We handle cases in all Counties all Courts. If you or someone you know is in the fourth avenue jail or been arrested anywhere in Arizona we can help. Our Arizona criminal lawyers handle all matters, including Assault, DUI, Murder, Drug Charges, any crime in any Court in Arizona. The Arizona criminal Lawyers of Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, PLC are ready to defend your rights in all criminal cases, including I-8 checkpoint drug cases and I-40 drug stop cases. We are experienced in all criminal matters such as dui, dwi, assault, sexual abuse, sexual assault, aggravated assault, armed robbery, drug crimes, sex crimes, murder, and crimes in Federal Court, Justice Court and all city courts including domestic violence, orders of protection violations, criminal traffic violations, trespassing, and vicious animal charges. Dwane M. Cates and Max Nicholas Hanson are the criminal defense lawyers of Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, PLC and we are here to serve you in any criminal matters including both Felonies and misdemeanors in any court in the state of Arizona. We travel throughout Arizona including and handle all aspects of the case from initial appearences in fourth avenue jail through appeal in Kingman, Yuma, Flagstaff, Bullhead City, Lake Havasu, Williams, Holbrook, Wellton and anywhere criminal defense lawyers are needed in Arizona. If you need an Arizona criminal law Lawyer in Arizona Please feel free to call.
ARIZONA CRIMINAL LAWYER FOR DRUG CRIMES:
It is very common in Arizona for law enforcement to find a reason to stop almost any rental car they see traveling through the state of Arizona, especially on I-8 and I-40. Once they stop you, they generally give you a warning ticket and as you are walking back to your car, they ask you if they can search your vehicle. You do not have to consent the this search. If you do, they will search your car and may very well bring in a drug dog to help. If you refuse, they generally can not search your car and in most cases they can not hold you while they bring in a drug dog, unless they have evidence that a crime is or is about to be committed. This is a very common practice on all of Arizona's interstate highways including i-10, I-8, I-15 and I-40. However, if they have a drug dog with them when they stop you they can run the dog around your car.
ARIZONA CRIMINAL LAWYER FOR DRUG CRIMES AT CHECKPOINTS:
Another method they use is to use a drug dog at the immigration checkpoint on I-8 between Yuma and Gila Bend, Arizona. They also have other portable check points throughout Arizona. If you are arrested at the Wellton checkpoint on I-8 in Arizona for a small amounts of drugs, you will be required to appear in the Wellton Justice Court. If you are stopped at the Welton checkpoint on I-8 and arrested for possession of drugs for sale or large amounts of drugs, you will be required to appear in Yuma County Superior Court. They also set up portable check points on the surrounding two lane highways all over the state of Arizona. If you are charged with simple possession of marijuana we are generally able to handle with case without you having to travel back to Wellton for Court. (this is up to the judge) As you pull into the check point they will sometimes, point blank, ask you if you are driving a rental car. If you are they most likely will ask you if they can search your car. They also look for signs that people are trying to cover the smell of drugs like people lighting up cigarettes spraying air freshener etc.
ARIZONA CRIMINAL LAWYER FOR ALL DRUG CRIMES IN ANY COURT
If you have been arrested in Arizona for a drug crime it is very important that you get legal help from an Arizona drug crime lawyer. You could go to prison, have felony on your record for the rest of your life, be placed on probation, loose your right to vote, loose student financial aid, loose your driving privileges, be placed on supervised probation, required to remain in the state of Arizona until your case and or your probation is over, be ordered not to drink alcohol, be placed on a monitoring bracelet and many other consequences.
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In Arizona drug crimes are governed by A.R.S. 13-3400 et seq. These statute contain a comprehensive list of drugs that it is illegal to possess, transport, use, or sell in Arizona.
ARIZONA CRIMINAL LAWYER IN ASSAULT AND RELATED CASES
ASSAULT:
If you have been arrested in Arizona for endangerment, threatening and intimidating, assault or aggravated assault you need the help of a legal professional. Some aggravated assault charges have mandatory prison time if they are designated dangerous. This is usually the case where the person committing the assault uses a dangerous weapon or deadly instrument. This includes assault involving a car, a gun, a knife, a pair of scissors , etc. We have experienced Arizona criminal defense lawyers who know Arizona law and are ready to fight for your rights. Our experienced Arizona criminal lawyers can handle any assault case in any court in Arizona.
ARIZONA CRIMINAL LAWYER IN ASSAULT CASES
In Arizona assault is governed by A.R.S. �13-1201-1213. These statutes cover, endangerment, Threatening and intimidating, assault, aggravated assault, aggravated assault on a police officer, aggravated assault on a teacher, illegal use of a laser pointer, unlawful discharge of a firearm, prisoner assault, and all areas of assault.
ARIZONA CRIMINAL LAWYER IN ENDANGERMENT CASES
In Arizona a person commits endangerment by recklessly endangering another person with a substantial risk of imminent death or physical injury. Endangerment involving a substantial risk of imminent death is a class 6 felony. In all other cases, it is a class 1 misdemeanor
ARIZONA CRIMINAL LAWYER IN THREATENING OR INTIMIDATING CASES
In Arizona a person commits threatening or intimidating if the person threatens or intimidates, by word or conduct, if they threaten to, cause physical injury to another person or serious damage to the property of another; or to cause, or in reckless disregard to causing, serious public inconvenience including, but not limited to, evacuation of a building, place of assembly or transportation facility; or to cause physical injury to another person or damage to the property of another in order to promote, further or assist in the interests of or to cause, induce or solicit another person to participate in a criminal street gang, a criminal syndicate or a racketeering enterprise.
Threatening or intimidating described above is a class 1 misdemeanor, except that it is a class 6 felony if: The offense is committed in retaliation for a victim's either reporting criminal activity or being involved in an organization, other than a law enforcement agency, that is established for the purpose of reporting or preventing criminal activity, the person is a criminal street gang member or threatening or intimidating induce or solicit another person to participate in a criminal street gang, a criminal syndicate or a racketeering enterprise is a class 3 felony.
ARIZONA CRIMINAL LAWYER IN AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
In Arizona a person commits aggravated assault if the person commits assault under any of the following circumstances: If the person causes serious physical injury to another. If the person uses a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. If the person commits the assault by any means of force that causes temporary but substantial disfigurement, temporary but substantial loss or impairment of any body organ or part or a fracture of any body part. If the person commits the assault while the victim is bound or otherwise physically restrained or while the victim's capacity to resist is substantially impaired. If the person commits the assault after entering the private home of another with the intent to commit the assault. If the person is eighteen years of age or older and commits the assault on a child who is fifteen years of age or under. If the person commits assault as prescribed by section 13-1203, subsection A, paragraph 1 or 3 and the person is in violation of an order of protection issued against the person pursuant to section 13-3602 or 13-3624. If the person commits the assault knowing or having reason to know that the victim is any of the following: a teacher, a cop, a paramedic, fire fighter, or a prosecutor.
These are the basic assault laws in Arizona, please consult the Arizona Revised Statutes or call one of our experienced Arizona criminal lawyerS for a more comprehensive and detailed description of Arizona Law.
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