Lake Havasu City

Lake Havasu City Criminal Defense Lawyer

Have you received a traffic ticket? Have you been charged or arrested for a crime in or near Lake Havasu City, Arizona? If so, you should reach out and speak to one of our Lake Havasu Criminal Defense Lawyers at the Law Offices of Brandon White. Whether you live in Lake Havasu or outside of Arizona, our experienced attorneys could provide you with the local know-how and guidance needed in order to successfully navigate your misdemeanor or felony case. There are two types of violations/charges you may receive in Lake Havasu City, Arizona: misdemeanor offenses and felony offenses. Each type of offense takes a slightly different route through the courts, but both require the guidance of a skilled attorney.

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Misdemeanor Charges in Lake Havasu City

Misdemeanor offenses are the lowest level of criminal offenses in the state of Arizona. There are three classes of misdemeanor offenses, Class 3 being the least severe and Class 1 being the most severe. However, the way these offenses travel through the court is basically the same regardless of the classification. Penalties for a misdemeanor charge can range anywhere from simple fines to six months in jail.

Example of Misdemeanor Offenses:

Excessive Speed/Criminal Speed
DUI – Driving Under the Influence
Endangerment
Reckless Driving
Aggressive Driving
Open Container
Suspended Driver’s License
Shoplifting
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Failure to Stop at Port of Entry (Commercial Vehicle Drivers)

Your Misdemeanor Case will be assigned to a prosecuting attorney to prosecute the case against you. The first appearance in court for a misdemeanor offense will be an arraignment. That is where a defendant would plead guilty or not-guilty to the charged offense. In many cases your defense attorney could appear at the arraignment on your behalf then get to work meeting with and attempting to negotiate with the assigned prosecutor.

Eventually the case will conclude with either the entering of a plea agreement or a trial. We recommend that you retain one of our local criminal defense attorneys to help you navigate this process and ensure best efforts are used towards a good outcome for your misdemeanor charge.

Felony Criminal Offenses

Felony offenses are more severe than misdemeanor offenses and have six different levels called “classes.” Like misdemeanors, Class 6 is the least severe and Class 1 is the most severe level of felony. Penalties for felony convictions can range from probation and fines to significant prison time. Felony convictions can also have longer lasting impacts on a person such as loss of the right to vote and the right to own or possess firearms. Felonies can even affect your future employment opportunities as many employers ask applicants if they have ever been convicted of a felony.

Example of Felony Charges:

Aggravated DUI
Firearm Related Offense
Robbery
Drug Charges
Aggravated Assault

The court process for felony charges is similar to that of a misdemeanor. There are several different types of court appearances for felony charges as the penalties are significantly more severe. It is recommended that you hire our Criminal Defense Attorneys in Lake Havasu City to help you minimize the potential penalties and defend you against the long-lasting effects that a felony conviction could have.

Which Courts Are in or Near Lake Havasu City, AZ?

If you are facing any sort of criminal charges chance are they will be out of the following courts:

Lake Havasu City Municipal Court
Lake Havasu City Justice Court
Parker Justice Court
Parker Magistrate Court
Quartzsite Justice Court
La Paz Justice Court
Mohave County Superior Court
La Paz County Superior Court

If you are facing a Misdemeanor or Felony in or near Lake Havasu call to schedule a complimentary consult with one of our Lake Havasu Defense Lawyers at the Law Offices of Brandon White. We are here to help.

“Attorney Brandon White is a former State Police Officer/Trooper and his Team of criminal defense attorneys are almost all former prosecutors. Let us put this experience to work for you.”

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