Being charged with any crime in Arizona can be overwhelming. It is absolutely critical for you to contact an attorney if you or a loved one have been charged with a felony in Arizona. Felonies can come with harsh penalties if convicted and having a consultation with a criminal defense attorney will be the best step you can take. 

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If you or a loved one has been charged with a felony, it is important that you consult with a criminal defense attorney. When working with our law firm, you will have an experienced attorney who will provide an aggressive representation so that you can have the best chance to get your case resolved. We offer free consultations to help you determine what your next steps need to be. 

It is important to understand that not all felonies are categorized the same way in Arizona. Felonies in Arizona fall under 6 different categories when charged. The different types of felony charges are:

• Class 6 Felony: With a Class 6 Felony, you can expect to face a potential minimum of 1 year in prison. The specific details of the case will matter on final sentencing if you are convicted and there is a potential that you end up with a misdemeanor instead of a felony.

• Class 5 Felony: With a Class 5 Felony, you can expect to face a potential minimum 2 years in prison. The specific details of your case will affect the end sentencing if you are convicted.

• Class 4 Felony: With a Class 4 Felony, you can expect to face a potential minimum 2.5 years in prison. The specific details of your case will affect the end sentencing if you are convicted.

• Class 3 Felony: With a Class 3 Felony, you can expect to face a potential minimum 3.5 years in prison. The specific details of your case will affect the end sentencing if you are convicted.

• Class 2 Felony: With a Class 2 Felony, you can expect to face a potential minimum 5 years in prison. The specific details of your case will affect the end sentencing if you are convicted.

• Class 1 Felony: With a Class 1 Felony, you can expect to face a potential minimum 16 years in prison to a potential life sentence. The specific details of your case will affect the end sentencing if you are convicted.

The importance of contacting a criminal defense attorney if you are charged with a felony is incredibly high. If you or a loved one have been charged with a felony, we offer free consultations to give you an idea of the direction you need to move in. Some of the felony crimes we take on and defend are:

• Sex Crimes: Sex crimes can include rape, sexual assault, child pornography or sexual abuse.

• Drug Crimes: This can include drug trafficking, prescription fraud, drug sales and drug possession with the intent to sell.

• Theft Crimes: This can include burglary, robbery, embezzlement or any other theft crime.

• Violent Crimes: This can include all forms of aggravated assault, domestic violence, arson, manslaughter, homicide and any other violent crime.

• Weapons Crimes: This can include discharging a firearm in gang activity, possession of a prohibited deadly weapon, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit and any other weapons charges.