Phoenix Criminal Lawyer

Jackson White Law

40 N. Central Ave., Ste. 1400
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
USA

(480) 818-9943

www.jacksonwhitelaw.com/criminal-defense-law

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Jackson White Law offers a full range of legal services to assist individuals, families and businesses in achieving success in a wide range of legal matters. Founded in 1983, the firm has grown steadily to include a full complement of highly experienced attorneys and staff who are proud to be a part of the largest law firm in Phoenix‘s East Valley.

Arizona criminal defense lawyer Jeremy Geigle is dedicated to getting his clients back on the right track. He is committed to defending individuals and juveniles, and uses his skill and experience to make sure they receive the minimum punishment for their crime.

Languages: English, Spanish

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Jackson White Law is committed to defending the rights of our clients on issues related to:

-Armed Robbery

Armed robbery is among the most serious of theft crimes. Somebody commits ordinary robbery when they use violence or the threat of violence to take property from another person. The state elevates this charge to armed robbery when the person uses a weapon to commit the robbery. Armed robberies are punished more severely than most theft crimes, not only because they involve a weapon, but also because they are a victim’s crime. That is to say that those who commit an armed robbery personally confront their victims and take the property by means of aggressive force.

- Aggravated Assault

Aggravated assault is a more serious crime than simple assault. Aggravated assault may be charged as a class-2 or class-3 felony, and is punishable by imprisonment, fines, probation and community service. If a deadly or dangerous weapon is used to commit the crime, the imprisonment penalties are more severe and vary from 1.5 (minimum) to 35 (maximum) years, depending on if the person has committed prior offenses. Those charged with aggravated assault in Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Scottsdale or Chandler should promptly consult with an Mesa aggravated assault lawyer to begin preparing their defense.

- Arson

Arson is the crime of knowingly and maliciously setting fire to a structure, property or wild land area. Examples include deliberately setting fire to another person’s property and setting fire to one’s own property to collect insurance compensation. Arson is a serious offense in Arizona that is classified as a felony.

- Assault

Assault is a crime of violence against another person, which can be physical, verbal or sexual in nature. Most assault crimes are classified as felony offenses, and the penalties for conviction include time in state prison, probation, large fines, community service, mandatory counseling, restitution to the victim and more. Furthermore, under certain circumstances, assault can be elevated to aggravated assault, which is a more serious crime.

- Auto Theft

Arizona classifies stealing a means of transportation as a Class 3 Felony. In Arizona, auto theft is punishable by a wide range of penalties. Possible punishments include fines, restitution, jail time and even prison time. A Mesa auto theft attorney can help minimize the punishment for defendants charged with this crime.

- Credit Card Theft

In Arizona, credit card theft is not taken lightly. Credit card theft is the crime of taking or possessing someone else’s credit card without consent. Those holding onto someone else’s credit card as a security for debt or those who sell a credit card with the intent to defraud can also be convicted of this crime. Defendants can even be convicted of this offense without ever personally using the stolen credit card. For instance, someone who accepts a gift purchased with a credit card he knows to be stolen can be convicted of this crime.

- Criminal Damage

Criminal damage is the crime of damaging another person’s property. Most commonly, criminal damage charges are for: Defacing or damaging another person’s property. Substantially tampering with another person’s property as to impair its function or value. Drawing or inscribing a message, slogan, sign or symbol on any public or private building or structure. In Arizona, criminal damage can either be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the dollar value of the damage.

- Computer/Internet Crimes

Computer crimes encompass a broad range of illegal activities, which can be classified in two general categories: Crimes that directly target computer networks or devices. Crimes facilitated by computer networks or devices, the primary target of which is independent of the computer network. The punishment for Internet crimes has grown worse over the past decade. Fines, restitution and jail time are all common penalties for committing this crime. Worse yet, because local, state and federal authorities can all have jurisdiction, defendants sometimes face multiple counts for the same Internet crime.

- Domestic Violence

Punishments for domestic violence charges in Arizona can vary depending on the circumstances. If you are facing charges of domestic violence you need to speak with a Phoenix domestic violence attorney immediately to begin preparing your defense.

- Drug Crimes

At JacksonWhite Criminal Defense, we are dedicated to defending all individuals or juveniles who are facing these serious charges. Do not attempt to face the judge on your own. An experienced attorney from our firm will fight on your side to get you results.

- DUI

If you have been arrested for driving while under the influence in Mesa or Phoenix, AZ, a DUI attorney should be the first call that you make. At JacksonWhite Criminal Defense, we are dedicated to providing the highest-quality defense available for our clients. If you are facing drunk driving charges, you should not face the courts on your own. Be sure that you have an experienced attorney on your side who will fight to make sure that your rights are protected and that your outcome is fair.

- Expungement

The process of removing criminal arrests or charges from a person’s record is known as expungement. Expungement is available to those with a criminal record, but who were not actually convicted of their charges. Expunging a criminal record causes it to be completely destroyed, as if the criminal charges or arrest never occurred. Expungement is a valuable tool for those with a criminal history because it allows them to entirely erase their criminal record.

- Felony Defense

Felonies in Arizona encompass the more serious crimes. A wide range of unlawful acts make up felony crimes, and they are processed through the legal system in a number of ways. Depending on the nature of the crime and the location in which it took place, felonies can be tried in either federal or state court. Felonies committed against the United States government, that took place in more than one state or that embody special legal circumstances are tried in federal court. On the other hand, felonies committed against individuals or a state government, and that occurred in only one state, are tried in state court.

- Forgery

Forgery is the process of making, adapting or imitating objects, statistics or documents with the intent to deceive. Where forging currency is involved, it is referred to as counterfeiting. Forged records or documents are oftentimes called false documents. With consumer goods, forgeries are goods that are not manufactured by the manufacturer named on the label or flagged by the trademark symbol. Charges of forgery in Arizona can carry some steep punishments.

- Fraud

Fraud includes a wide range of criminal activity. Somebody commits fraud when they intentionally deceive another person to make personal gain or to damage that person. People commit fraud in many settings, and people are committing more fraud on the Internet than ever before. Depending on the nature of the fraudulent activity, fraud can be charged at the federal or state level. Fraud crimes charged at the federal level include counterfeiting and crimes that cross state lines.

- Juvenile Crimes

When somebody under the age of 18 commits a criminal offense, it is typically charged as a juvenile crime. Minors can commit the same criminal offenses as adults, but their penalties are generally not as severe when they are charged as juveniles. Arizona is typically more lenient with juveniles than with adults when it comes to punishing them for crimes. Minors convicted of crimes are oftentimes given an opportunity for rehabilitation instead of time in jail. This is part of Arizona’s philosophy that offering rehabilitation to minors will prevent them from committing crime again.

- Kidnapping

Kidnapping is the crime of taking or transporting a person against his or her will. Sometimes people commit this crime for ransom or in furtherance of another crime, but most commonly it is in connection with a child custody dispute.

- Murder

Somebody who kills another person can be charged with murder or manslaughter. The difference between the two crimes lies in whether the killing was premeditated. Somebody who plans or premeditates killing another human being, and then goes through with it, commits murder. On the other hand, somebody who kills another human being unintentionally or in the heat of the moment commits manslaughter.

- Probation Violations

Courts can sentence people to probation even without sentencing them to time in jail. Courts that impose probation hope that its conditions and restrictions will help the probationer lead a law-abiding life. Probationers remain under the state’s supervision until the probationary period is complete.

- Resisting Arrest

Somebody who interferes with a police officer’s lawful attempt to make an arrest can be charged with the crime of resisting arrest. Individuals can also be charged with resisting arrest for fleeing from a police officer or providing a police officer with false information. Once charged with resisting arrest, defendants face two criminal charges, the original crime as well as the crime of resisting arrest.

- Robbery

Robbery is a violent crime, different from other theft crimes, because one person uses force to take another person’s property. So in addition to theft, robbery inherently includes an aspect of intimidation. This additional component of the crime is what makes robbery such a serious offense. Law enforcement officials, including police officers, prosecutors and even judges, do not take robbery lightly, and are typically unsympathetic to Arizona defendants charged with this crime.

- Sex Crime

Sex crimes encompass the range of behavior that is sexual in nature and violates state or federal sex crime laws. Sex crimes are almost always perpetrated against the victim’s will. Sometimes, however, defendants are charged with sex crimes for consensual activity.

- Theft

Theft crimes include stealing, taking or carrying away the personal property of another. People can be charged with a theft crime for obtaining property that doesn’t belong to them in unlawful ways ranging from false pretense to burglary.

- Trespassing

Criminal trespassing covers a range of behaviors. In the first degree, it is when somebody enters or remains on another person’s property in reckless disregard of that person’s privacy; or when somebody searches for or removes minerals from property for which he has no mineral rights; or when somebody enters or remains on another person’s property with the intent of burning or defacing a religious symbol. In the second degree, it is when somebody unlawfully enters a non-residential structure or fenced yard.

- Unlawful Imprisonment

Unlawful imprisonment is when one person illegally restrains another person. The restraint element of this crime can be satisfied physically, verbally or by using trickery or deceit to restrict the victim’s liberty. Unlawful imprisonment is included in the crime of kidnapping, but it is a lesser crime because the prosecution is not required to prove that the person charged intended to do anything but restrain the victim.

- Violent Crime

Arizona defendants convicted of committing a violent crime can be punished with a mandatory prison sentence. As such, the stakes are much higher for defendants facing these types of criminal charges. In addition to facing mandatory prison sentencing, Arizona violent crime defendants are typically not offered very generous plea bargains. The combination of these factors increases the likelihood that violent crime cases will make it to a jury trial.

- Weapon Crimes

While Arizona has relatively liberal gun laws, the criminal punishment for certain weapon crimes can be severe. It is not against the law to openly carry a gun in Arizona; and a new law that has yet to take effect will make it legal for people to carry concealed weapons in the state. These liberal gun laws, however, do not negate the fact that using a weapon to commit another crime is in and of itself a felony offense in the state of Arizona.

- White Collar Crime

Employees and professionals typically commit those crimes classified as “white collar.” They include deceptive acts of financial, corporate or economic wrongdoings. While these crimes aren’t violent in nature, the legal system nevertheless takes them very seriously.