Phoenix Felony Defense Attorney

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.