Chandler Violent Crime Lawyer

Violent crimes are considered some of the most serious offenses. If you’ve been charged with one, our Chandler violent crime lawyers can help with your defense.

Since 2015, our Chandler criminal defense lawyers at The Law Offices of Brandon White have fought for the best possible outcomes for our clients. We understand how scary this process can be, and we want to give you confidence in the legal steps. 

Reach out today to schedule a consultation with our legal team. 

How Can Our Violent Crime Lawyers in Chandler Help You?

Being arrested is a stressful process; you’re likely worried about whether you’ll face jail time and what it will mean for your future. Our legal team’s goal is to help you at every step of the legal process. The lawyers at The Law Offices of Brandon White are committed to providing true five-star service at every stage of your case.

We can:

• Investigate the allegations against you, gathering evidence to support your defense.
• Build a strategic defense.
• Negotiate plea deals, if applicable.
• Represent you in court.
• Advocate for a lesser sentence, if necessary.

Throughout the process, we will address your concerns and answer your questions. You will never feel left in the dark about the status of your case.

Violent Crimes in Chandler

Our Chandler violent crime attorneys can help with a wide range of charges. These include:

Resisting Arrest

In Arizona, resisting arrest can be charged as a Class 6 felony or a Class 1 misdemeanor. Resisting arrest can involve physical force in an attempt to resist arrest, but it may also involve verbal threats and passive resistance. What happens if you are charged with resisting arrest?

• Charged as a Class 6 felony: Up to one year of probation or up to two years of jail time. 
• Charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor: Up to 180 days in jail and a possibility of probation for up to three years.

Harassment

Harassment involves intentionally attempting to cause someone else distress. This can be physical or verbal in nature. This can be charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor or as a Class 5 or 6 felony.

• Class 1 misdemeanor charges: Up to six months in jail and the possibility of a fine.
• Class 5 felony: Harassment of a public officer or public employee. Typically carries harsher penalties, especially when there are previous criminal convictions.
• Class 6 felony: This is usually reserved for charges of aggravated harassment, such as violating a protective order, and can carry a jail sentence of up to two years.

Kidnapping

This charge involves someone being taken by force. It can be charged as a Class 2, 3, or felony depending on the specific circumstances of the case.

• Charged as a Class 4 felony: This is the least serious kidnapping charge and is usually reserved for cases where the victim is released without harm and before arrest happens. It is punishable by up to 3.75 years in prison.
• Charged as a Class 3 felony: The victim is unharmed and released after a negotiation. Can be punishable by up to 8.75 years in jail. 
• Charged as a Class 2 felony: This is the most serious charge and may be used when the victim is under 15, the victim is harmed, or a weapon is used. Typically punishable by up to 12.5 years in prison, but can be extended to up to 24 years in prison when there are aggravating factors.

Manslaughter

Manslaughter is an offense where a reckless action causes the death of someone else. Manslaughter is usually charged when the perpetrator did not intend to harm someone, but did know that their actions were dangerous.

Manslaughter is usually charged as a Class 2 felony. It can be punishable by up to 21 years in jail. If a deadly or dangerous weapon was used, then a longer sentence is possible.

Negligent Homicide

This charge occurs when a negligent action causes someone else’s death. Unlike manslaughter, negligent homicides are charged when the perpetrator did not know that their actions could cause a death. It is generally charged as a non-dangerous offense, with punishment of up to 3.75 years in jail.

If a dangerous weapon or vehicle was involved, though, then it is charged as a dangerous offense. This can be punishable by up to eight years in jail.

Additional Effects of a Conviction

In addition to jail time and fines, violent crime convictions can have significant impacts on the rest of your life. These include:

• Permanent criminal record.
• Impacts on housing, job seeking, and immigration status.
• Impacts on child custody and visitation rights.
• Probation.
• Social stigma.

Our legal team will fight for the best possible outcome for your case. We listen to your story to understand what’s happened and what you are hoping for.

What Evidence Can Be Used Against You in Violent Crime Cases?

The prosecution must build a strong case for conviction. They may use evidence like:

• Victim statements.
• Witness testimony.
• Testimony from arresting officers or those involved with the investigation.
• Police reports.
• Forensic evidence.
• Video footage.
• Digital communications, such as texts and emails.
• Phone records.
• Your own admissions during arrest or questioning.

Criminal defendants have rights in Arizona. We will analyze the prosecution’s evidence. If any evidence was obtained unlawfully or in a way that violated your rights, then we will push for it to be dismissed.

Contact a Violent Crime Attorney in Chandler Today

If you have been arrested for or charged with a violent crime, every minute matters. Contact The Law Offices of Brandon White, and we can get started on your case right away. 

Call today to schedule your initial consultation.