Phoenix Criminal Defense
At Billar & Donald, P.C., we help ensure that your rights in the criminal law process are maintained. Remember, in criminal court you are innocent until proven guilty. The prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you are guilty. This means that both elements of action and mental state must be proved. It is our job as the defense lawyers to show that the prosecution's case against you is baseless under both elements.
You may need criminal defense in Phoenix for any the following charges:
Murder 1
One of the most serious crimes you can commit. It constitutes of planned, premeditated, killing with full intent. Felony Murder is also encompassed under a Murder 1 charge.
Murder 2
Second degree murder is not premeditated but still willful. An example would be the killing of someone during an unexpected fight.
Probation Violations and Setting Aside Convictions Expungement
Probation is an alternative to jail, set by a judge. It allows defendants to return to normal life with certain limitations. Phoenix, Arizona’s Adult Probation Services Division deals with drug and sex crimes. Violation of probation may include 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
This charge is often connected to many other crimes, and includes vandalism, home invasion, criminal damage, robbery, arson, trespassing, damages, and larceny-theft.
Include crimes pertaining to sex and include, but is not limited to, acts committed without consent. For example, sex abuse, sexual assault, spousal rape, statutory rape, and other sex crimes, are all contained in this category. Under Phoenix’s version of Megan’s Law, offenders will be 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 both types of law. The distinction between the two is the burden of proof, different techniques are needed to achieve the best results.
Violent Property Offenses
Often, charges of violence will bring property offenses, and vice versa. Attorneys who understand both are better equipped to defend you.
White Collar Crimes
Particularly besmirching because of their high profile nature, these range from charges of bankruptcy fraud to tax fraud. Penalties in Phoenix, Arizona are prison, high fines, restitution payments and probation.
We will answer your questions and begin to outline the criminal defense you need.