Criminal Defense Attorneys in Phoenix, Arizona

Beresky & Fish, P.C. Attorneys

1421 East Thomas Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85014
USA

(602) 714-1632

(602) 200-8173

www.bereskyandfish.com

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The law firm of Beresky & Fish, P.C. provides people with criminal defense against charges of sex offenses, theft, assault and drugs. They are former prosecutors and hence have insider?s knowledge where district attorney?s approaches are concerned. Hence, they are able to protect the interests of their clients well and defend them with aggressive arguments and well-researched briefs. They have clients in cities of Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Paradise Valley, Casa Grande etc.

Our Phoenix criminal defense lawyers aggressively defend our clients against all criminal charges, including: Domestic violence; Drug possession, trafficking and manufacturing; DUI; Theft and forgery; Violent crimes, including assault, gun crimes and murder/homicide; Sex crimes; Probation violations; Licensed Professionals Charged with Crimes; and Human smuggling. Our experience as former prosecutors provides an insider's knowledge of the approaches district attorneys use to convict. We will put our experience to work for you.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Kidnapping; Online Solicitation; Public Indecency; Disorderly Conduct; Criminal Damage to Property; Violation of An Order of Protection; Stalking; Internet Harassment or E-Mail Threats; Road Rage Incidents; Bar Fights; Resisting Arrest; Home Invasions; Auto Theft; Check Forgery; Forgery; Employee Theft; Disorderly Conduct; Drug Manufacturing; Drug Possession; Drug Sentencing; Drug Trafficking; Extreme DUI; Human Smuggling; Licensed Professionals Charged With Crimes; Probation Violations; Sexual Conduct With A Minor

Practice Areas Description

Our practice includes:

- Aggravated Assault

It's extremely challenging to justify the use of excessive force in self-defense - self-defense is only a defense to aggravated assault whenever you had a reasonable fear that you could be seriously injured or killed. Your chances of success in claiming self-defense for aggravated assault improve with any corresponding injuries you may have suffered and the number of witnesses that support your account of the events leading to your charge. Our Phoenix aggravated assault attorneys will do everything feasible to prove that the force used to defend yourself or your loved 1 was reasonable.

- Assault

The criminal charge recognized as assault covers a lot much more than most people think. Actually, creating a threatening remark or simply touching somebody "offensively" is enough to get you charged. Such actions may be sufficient to get you convicted, too. Our law firm represents individuals in the Phoenix region and all through Maricopa, Yavapai and Pinal counties who have been arrested on an assault charge. In the event you or somebody close to you is facing a situation like that right now, we can help.

- Child Pornography

Our Phoenix child pornography lawyers can build a strategic defense for all crimes related to child pornography, including: Possession, manufacturing or distribution of child pornography; Child sexual exploitation; and Solicitation of a minor. Even an accusation of these crimes can ruin your reputation in your community forever. But consequences for conviction of a crime related to child pornography are much more severe. We know how much is at stake. We are not here to judge. Our Phoenix child pornography lawyers are here to help.

- Disorderly Conduct

Our Phoenix disorderly conduct lawyers understand that disorderly conduct is a very subjective crime — the truth is that simply irritating the police officer is enough to get you arrested, such as: Fighting; Public drunkenness; Noise disturbances; Attempt to provoke someone with abusive or offensive language; Loitering; and Recklessly handling a weapon. Because arrest for disorderly conduct is subjective, there is room for interpretation of your specific situation. The severity of the punishment is also subjective, depending on the circumstances in your case. Consequences can be severe — if convicted of a dangerous disorderly conduct, you could face prison time. Our Phoenix disorderly conduct lawyers will aggressively pursue a different interpretation of your actions to demonstrate that your conduct was not unreasonable and that severe punishment would not be appropriate. In this way, we may be able to reduce or eliminate the charges, or in the very least reduce the punishment.

- Domestic Violence

We represent men and women in the Phoenix area and throughout Maricopa, Yavapai and Pinal counties who have been charged with crimes related to domestic violence. Our defense lawyers, Justin Beresky and Geoff Fish, are experienced former prosecutors who can effectively use their insights into both sides of a criminal case to aggressively defend you against a variety of charges. No matter what the specific charges against you are, the criminal penalties for conviction will be serious. Our goal is to obtain the best possible outcome given the facts, circumstances and any previous criminal history. In some cases, that may mean getting the case dropped; in others, a significant reduction of charges. It may also mean going to trial to confidently pursue an acquittal. Your rights are important to us. You are important to us.

- Drug Manufacturing

Our firm provides aggressive and unyielding criminal defense representation to people in the Phoenix area and all through Maricopa, Yavapai and Pinal counties. In cases that involve drug manufacture (most usually meth lab instances), that means challenging the prosecution on issues such as probable trigger, search and seizure techniques, police procedures as well as on their version of what certain equipment was allegedly being used for. Unfortunately, it is not always feasible to successfully challenge a prosecutor's case in these methods. When that's the situation, your lawyer's credibility, trial abilities and encounter can go a lengthy way toward minimizing the damage to your client. Our attorneys are expert and ethical members of the legal profession who will stay focused on achieving the very best possible outcome regardless of how far the case against you goes.

- Drug Sentencing

At Beresky & Fish, P.C., our attorneys represent people throughout Maricopa, Yavapai and Pinal counties who have been charged with drug crimes ranging from personal possession of small amounts of marijuana to the large-scale trafficking of drugs from across the border. If you or someone close to you has been arrested for and charged with a drug-related crime, our firm can guarantee that: Your case will be personally handled by an experienced former prosecutor; you will work closely with that attorney from beginning to end; and we will stay focused on obtaining the best possible result throughout.

- Drug Trafficking

Whether or not the charges stem from drug trafficking or an alleged drug conspiracy, a number of important questions require to be asked and answered by your defense lawyer. How did the police become involved? Did they have probable trigger? Were constitutional protections against illegal searches and seizures closely observed? Did they read you your rights and quit questioning you when you asked for a lawyer? As former prosecutors ourselves, we know that when police errors are exposed, the state's case falls apart. We also comprehend the methods and approaches district attorneys' offices will likely use in their attempts to convict you of these significant charges. Those experiences and insights have proven themselves to be valuable assets in our practice as defense attorneys.

- DUI & Extreme DUI

In the event you or somebody close to you has been arrested on a drunk driving charge, you'll need skilled legal representation to minimize the damage. As your attorneys, one of the first things we'll do is request an MVD hearing. This will prevent immediate suspension of your license and provide you with time to create other arrangements, just in case. This hearing can also provide info which will assist us prepare for trial - again, just in case. Following that, we'll work to acquire copies of the police reports and also the maintenance and calibration records of the breath testing equipment utilized by the officers. We'll also seek to acquire 1 of the blood samples that had been taken from you and have that sample retested by an independent laboratory. If we discover problems in these areas, rest assured we will make problems for the prosecutors attempting to convict you. Failing that, an effective DUI defense can still be mounted on the basis of other issues including probable trigger, evidence handling and police procedures. Whatever the situation turns out to be, we will stay focused on achieving the very best possible result at each and every stage of the case.

- Gun Crimes

The consequences of any gun charge conviction are significant, especially when you think about that if you are ever convicted of another crime within the future, the gun conviction will probably be a main factor in sentencing. Because of that, a vigorous criminal defense is important. Our Phoenix gun crimes charges lawyers will put their own encounter as district attorneys to work for you and seek to challenge the prosecution's evidence wherever they possibly can. If those efforts are ineffective or unrealistic - we may still have the ability to leverage our credibility with the prosecutors toward achieving an outcome that is much less damaging to you and your life.

- Human Smuggling

Human smugglers have been defined to consist of anyone who physically tries to transport an illegal or undocumented alien and anyone connected with the procedure of performing that. This includes anyone who has anything to do with the money involved or with "harboring" an undocumented or illegal alien along their way into the United States. what this means, for example, is that people who "hold" cash in their bank accounts for buddies or relatives involved in human smuggling could be arrested and face charges. If you have discovered yourself in a situation like this, rest assured that as your attorneys we'll be as aggressive as we possibly can in defending you. Your rights are important to us. You're important to us.

- Licensed Professionals Charged with Crimes

Depending on the crime, an arrest or conviction can trigger an expert to shed his or her license to practice in Arizona. Some professional licensing boards require that the crime be related to the duties performed. In some instances, the conviction itself is enough. Our law firm represents professionals within the Phoenix area and throughout Maricopa, Yavapai and Pinal counties who have been charged having a crime. If you're concerned about the consequences to your career, we can certainly help. Our Phoenix professional license defense attorneys will work to minimize the consequences by reducing the charge or seeking a deferred disposition (delaying the proceedings until a date where the effect of suspension or revocation of your license will be less).

- Probation Violations

Probation beats sitting in jail. There's no question about it. Nevertheless, probation does restrict your freedom in many important ways. You will find rules that need to be followed about where you can go, who you can be around, what you are able to do and much more. Because of that, it's a relatively simple factor to "screw up" and find yourself charged with a probation violation. At Beresky & Fish, we believe in second chances and will work hard to see that you get one. However, the wheels that could send you to jail may already be turning and fast action may be needed to stop them. Our lawyers handle probation violation cases by doing a thorough background investigation so that we can present the facts and circumstances of your case in the best light.

- Sex Crimes

Our Mesa sexual misconduct lawyers have experience with a wide range of sex offenses, including: Sexual conduct with a minor (statutory rape); Possession of child pornography; Sexual abuse and child molestation; Sexual assault (rape or date rape); Internet sex crimes; online solicitation; and Public indecency. Our Phoenix sex crimes attorneys will give you an upfront explanation of what that could mean for you. Within the case of somebody who views six different pages of a child pornography web site on his or her pc, he or she may be charged with six separate counts of child pornography possession. If convicted on every count, that person could serve something like 100 years in prison prior to being released. Whenever you think about that and the fact that anyone might be directed to a child pornography website by accident, an aggressive defense only makes sense.

- Theft & Forgery

Our practice includes: Shoplifting, "boosting"; Thefts of personal property/burglary; Auto theft; Identity theft; Check forgery; Forgery; Embezzlement/employee theft; and Theft via computer. Although theft and forgery crimes are considered to be crimes of moral "wickedness," the reality is that these crimes are usually committed not by "wicked" people, but by otherwise decent people who have become mixed up with drugs. At our firm, we think that's an important distinction. It's also one we've made time and again on behalf of people in the Phoenix area and throughout Maricopa, Yavapai and Pinal counties.