Violent Crimes

Phoenix and Glendale Arizona Violent Crimes Attorney

Violent crimes take many forms, but they all have one thing in common. A violent crime conviction will almost always land you in prison. Even if it is your first offense. Even if you were acting in self-defense. What's worse, Arizona's tough sentencing laws designate most violent crimes as "dangerous" crimes, which means your prison sentence can double. At the Doerfler Law Firm in Phoenix, Arizona, we know how to combat charges of violent crime. Whether it's tearing apart a witness' story due to bias or inconsistency, or using DNA to prove you never touched the weapon, our attorney, Chris Doerfler, knows how to fight your case.

Self Defense

If you've been charged with a violent crime, chances are you acted in self-defense, or there were other significant extenuating circumstances. Many people think that if they acted in self-defense, they don't need a lawyer. They believe the police will realize they only did what they had to do, and the prosecutors won't file charges.

Wrong. Even if you acted in self defense, you are still likely to be charged with a violent crime, and the prosecutor will still push as hard as possible to put you in prison for a long, long time. The police and prosecutors don't like self-defense claims. They think it is just an excuse for vigilante justice. You need a skilled attorney to make sure your rights are protected.

Violent Crimes Aren't Always "Violent"

Arizona's tough violent crimes laws include many offenses that don't even involve an act of violence. If you are speeding or run a red light, you can be charged with aggravated assault or murder if you cause an accident. The prosecutors will even designate your car as a weapon so that you face a lengthy prison sentence on "weapons" charges. Another "violent" crime is "display of a firearm." Sometimes a person finds himself in a dangerous situation and pulls out his gun just to let his potential attackers know he is armed. He doesn't point. He doesn't shoot. He just "displays," and that alone can land him in prison for over ten years. Don't take a chance, contact a skilled criminal defense lawyer who will fight to protect you, your family, and your future.

Skilled and Aggressive Defense

Our law firm offers a vigorous defense against all violent crimes, including:

• Murder – including first-degree and second-degree homicide, manslaughter, and vehicular and negligent homicide
• Attempted murder
• Assault
• Gun crimes
• Robbery and Burglary
• Gang-related violence
• Drive By Shooting
• Road Rage
• Probation violations

Experienced Violent Crime Defense

Our attorney will fight for you in the courtroom, and do what it takes behind the scenes to make sure you get the best defense possible. Whether it's solid investigation or top notch motions, the Doerfler Law Firm will represent you to the highest degree of skill and assertiveness. For a criminal defense attorney who explores all possibilities, contact our Phoenix defense attorney at Doerfler Law Firm. We have the knowledge and experience to help.