Phoenix Violent Crimes Defense Lawyer

Have you been charged with a violent crime in Phoenix?

Violent crimes are some of the most serious criminal charges that one can face. If you have been charged with any violent crime, it is absolutely crucial that you contact a Phoenix violent crimes defense attorney to protect yourself. At the Law Offices of Randall J. Craig, the legal team has fought an aggressive defense on behalf of countless clients charged with these very serious crimes.

Violent crime charges are very serious, and if you are convicted, you will be facing severe penalties. It is critical to your future and your freedom that you enlist the assistance of a criminal defense lawyer from the Law Offices of Randall J. Craig as quickly as possible after the arrest. It serves your best interests to have legal representation from the moment of the arrest in any violent crime charges. Do not answer any questions from law enforcement or other investigation units without first getting legal representation from the firm. In this way, you can protect your rights as is your right as a citizen.

Violent Crime Defense Lawyer in Phoenix

Attorney Randall J. Craig is a former felony prosecutor for Maricopa County and has fought successfully in the courtroom in high profile felony cases. This background gives the clients of the firm the advantage of having a criminal defense lawyer that understands how the prosecution is going to handle the case. Staying one step ahead in the fight for your defense can be the advantage you require in order to achieve a dismissal of the charges, a reduced charge or other negotiation on your behalf. Your case will be a priority, and the firm offers a free initial consultation to discuss your case and advise you how to move forward with your defense.

When a violent crime case is investigated and the accused arrested, there may be errors in police procedure in the arrest or in the gathering of evidence, or in the way the evidence was handled by the investigators or the laboratories involved. Every bit of evidence against you will be thoroughly reviewed and any errors or failures to follow the correct procedures will be challenged in court. Some successful court challenges result in the suppression of evidence, which then can lead to a case dismissal. This is only one approach to a serious violent crime charge when aggressively fighting for the defense of the client.

Violent Crime Penalties

Arizona has some of the toughest laws and penalties with regard to all types of violent crimes. These penalties have the purpose of acting as a deterrent for those who may be considering a criminal act. Phoenix law enforcement has been given the task to reduce the number of violent crimes in the area, and to get criminals off the streets.

Arizona is a death penalty state, and if convicted of murder, you may face the death penalty. Other violent crimes include long stays in state or federal prison as part of the penalty. It is a serious situation to be charged with a felony in Arizona, and it is critical that you have a powerful criminal defense lawyer fighting aggressively for your defense.

If you have been charged and convicted with rape in Phoenix, you could be forced to register as a "sex offender" for the rest of your life. Charges of rape and statutory rape are common today, and it is easy for individuals to be falsely accused of these charges. An attorney from our firm can assist you in fighting these charges as well as charges for harassment. There are many different circumstances that could result in a harassment charge, and some types of harassment charges are felonies.

When an action was taken against another person with the intent to harm with a weapon, the law enforcement considers it an aggravated assault. Assault & battery charges can result in heavy penalties such as time spent in prison or jail. It is always important to understand the legal definitions of crimes so that you can fight your charges in the most precise way.

The state of Arizona takes domestic violence charges such as child abuse or any other form of abuse very seriously and offenders will be punished to the full extent of the law.

Get an experienced and well-respected attorney on your side today!

With such odds working against you, it is absolutely crucial that you have a powerful and skilled Phoenix violent crimes defense attorney fighting aggressively for your defense. At the Law Offices of Randall J. Craig, the legal team has long experience in the defense of violent crime and other felony crimes. If you have been arrested for any violent crime, you can be assured that the prosecution will be highly motivated to get a conviction. They are backed up by law enforcement and investigators.

If you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with a violent crime, it is critical to your future that you immediately contact the Law Offices of Randall J. Craig for legal representation in your case. A free initial consultation can be provided for you to get information about the charges and your defense.

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