Phoenix Criminal Defense
At Billar & Donald, P.C., we help ensure that your rights in the Phoenix criminal law process are maintained. In criminal court the prosecution must prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Elements of action and mental state must be proved. It is our job as criminal defense lawyers in Phoenix to show that the prosecution's case against you is baseless under both elements.
You may need a criminal defense attorney for any the following charges:
Murder 1
Murder one constitutes planned, premeditated, killing with full intent. Felony murder is also encompassed under a murder one charge.
Murder 2
Second degree murder is not premeditated, but still willful. An example would be killing someone during an unexpected fight.
Probation Violations and Setting Aside Convictions Expungement
Probation is an alternative to jail, set by a judge that allows defendants to return to normal life within certain limitations. Phoenix, Arizona’s Adult Probation Services Division deals with drug and sex crimes and handles probation violations such as failing a drug test or failure to complete counseling. Expungement is the erasure of a prior crime from a defendant’s record, usually after probation.
Property Offenses
Often connected to many other crimes, property offenses include vandalism, home invasion, criminal damage, robbery, arson, trespassing, damages, and larceny-theft.
Sexual offenses are not limited to acts committed without consent. For example, statutory rape along with sex abuse, sexual assault, spousal rape, and other sex crimes are all contained in this category. Under Phoenix’s version of Megan’s Law, offenders are registered for up to 25 years and have their personal information placed on the Internet. An offender also faces incarceration, large fines, counseling or treatment and restitution payments. See our Phoenix Sex Crimes page.
Billar & Donald P.C. are experienced in state and federal criminal law. The distinction between the two is the burden of proof. Different techniques are needed to achieve the best results.
Violent Property Offenses
Under Phoenix criminal laws, charges of violence often bring property offense charges, and vice versa. Attorneys who understand both charges are better equipped to defend you.
White Collar Crimes
Particularly besmirching because of their high profile nature, white collar crimes range from charges of bankruptcy fraud to tax fraud. Penalties in Phoenix, Arizona are prison, high fines, restitution payments, and probation.
Contact Billar & Donald, P.C. today
Our criminal attorneys in Phoenix can answer your law questions and begin to outline the criminal defense you need.