Auto theft charges in Arizona are serious and a conviction can bring catastrophic consequences. If you face auto theft charges, you should consider reaching out to Chuck Franklin Law as soon as possible, as your legal rights are on the line. At Chuck Franklin Law, we have almost 40 years of experience representing clients who have faced serious felonies in the state of Arizona.
Determining whether the accuser freely gave his or her consent to sexual activity is typically the key issue in a sexual assault case involving adults. All sexual assault cases have severe penalties, but because children under age 15 cannot legally consent to any sexual activity, these cases are especially serious. Sexual abuse and assault convictions will require you to register as a sex offender and can result in a prison sentence and/or lifetime sex offender probation. You need an experienced trial attorney to represent you in sexual abuse and assault cases. At Chuck Franklin Law, we are prepared to go to trial and fight for you in sex crime cases. I prepare all cases for trial and am a tenacious litigator. I will work to protect your rights and minimize any penalties you may face.
Sexual assault is the legal term for rape in Arizona. It includes sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact without a person’s consent. Charges begin at a class 2 felony with a minimum sentence of 5.25 years. However, the sentence will be enhanced if the offender has a history of felony convictions, causes physical injury to the victim, or uses drugs to subdue the victim. While there is no charge called “statutory rape” in Arizona, statutory rape can be said to occur between an adult and a minor (under 18 years of age). In Arizona, children under the age of 15 cannot legally consent to any sexual activity so the penalties for sexual conduct with a minor increase when a child under 15 is involved: Sexual conduct with a minor who is at least 15 years of age is a class 6 felony. Sexual conduct with a minor who is under 15 years of age is a class 2 felony. If the offender is the minor’s parent, stepparent, adoptive parent, legal guardian, or foster parent, it is a class 2 felony. These are extremely serious charges. Those involving a child under 15 can be punishable under the dangerous crimes against children sentencing guidelines, which add years to a prison sentence.
Child sexual abuse is a grave and highly sensitive offense that involves any form of sexual activity with a minor. In Arizona, the laws are stringent and the penalties severe for anyone accused or convicted of such crimes. Child sexual abuse encompasses a range of actions, including inappropriate touching, exploitation, and more severe forms of sexual misconduct. Being accused of child sexual abuse can have devastating consequences, including lengthy prison sentences, mandatory registration as a sex offender, and irreparable damage to one’s personal and professional reputation. It is imperative to have a robust legal defense to navigate these serious allegations.
Child Molestation, known as Molestation of a Child in Arizona, is an extremely serious offense. A person commits molestation of a child by engaging in sexual contact with a minor under fifteen years of age. For this offense, sexual contact includes any direct or indirect fondling or manipulating of any part of the genitals or anus. If you have been charged with Molestation of a Child, you may be held without bail until your case is resolved. If convicted of the completed offense of Molestation of a Child, you will face a minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison depending on your criminal history. In addition, upon your release from prison, you will be required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Arizona law and Lifetime Probation.
The term “strong-arm” in the context of robbery demonstrates an accused person’s threat to use force and/or to use physical force without a weapon. A robbery may involve two or more individuals who hold a victim down while they steal the victim’s belongings. Although the alleged perpetrators may not be using weapons, their acts of restraining a victim and forcing compliance as a means to steal the victim’s belongings is a strong-arm robbery. Arizona statutes do not differentiate between robbery and strong-arm robbery. However, the law allows for an enhancement of penalties when aggravating factors are involved in an alleged robbery. Under Arizona law, robbery is the act of using force or threatening the use of force during the course of taking or forcing the surrender of a victim’s property. Robbery is a class 4 felony in Arizona, and strong-arm tactics may be considered aggravating factors in terms of sentencing a convicted person to jail.
Facing a domestic violence accusation in Arizona can feel overwhelming, but having an experienced attorney on your side makes all the difference. With almost 40 years in the legal field, Chuck Franklin brings unique insights into how cases are handled from start to finish. He understands the strategies prosecutors use and how to counter them effectively. When your reputation, career, and freedom are on the line, his ability to analyze evidence, challenge assumptions, and build a compelling defense ensures you’re not left navigating the complexities of the legal system alone.
Under Arizona Revised Statute Section 13-1902, an individual commits robbery when the individual, in the course of taking property from another person against that other person’s will, threatens or uses force against the other person with the intent to force the surrender of the property or prevent the other person from resisting or attempting to retain the property. Robbery is a crime that involves violence or potential violence. As such, robbery is considered a Class 4 Felony under Arizona law. Robbery becomes much more severe when the crime involves the use or threatened use of a deadly weapon. Pursuant to Arizona Statute Section 13-1904, an individual commits armed robbery when the individual, in the course of taking property from another person against that person’s will, is armed with a deadly weapon or a simulated deadly weapon or uses or threatens to use a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument (or a simulated deadly weapon) to force the surrender of another’s property. Armed robbery is a Class 2 Felony, demonstrating that the addition of any weapon or simulated weapon to the crime of robbery substantially increases the potential penalties as discussed below. At Chuck Franklin Law, we have extensive experience defending against serious felonies in Arizona. Our experienced legal team knows what to expect from area prosecutors, an advantage not shared by many criminal defense attorneys in Arizonaand gained though experience.
Simple assault, ARS Sec. 13-1204, in Arizona is a Class 1 or Class 2 Misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months, or four moths respectivley in jail, three years probation and a fine including surcharges over $5000. Possibly even including restitution to the victim. A simple assault on Law Enforcement, a Minor, Medical Personnel performing their job or a detention officer performing their job, turns this into a felony, simply because of their enumerated status. This includes an offensive touching of another, causing physical injury to another, either intentionally (CL1), knowingly (CL1) or recklessly (CL2). A conviction on any one of these with a Domestic Violence/DV label will result in your gun rights (2nd Amendment Right to Bear Arms) being revoked under Federal and State law. Even the sealing of your conviction will not restore your gun rights at the Federal level.
In the State of Arizona, being charged with Possession of Narcotic Drugs is a serious offense. It is classified as a class 4 felony which will stay on your record permanently. If you are found guilty of these charges, you could face time in jail or prison as well as difficulty finding employment in the future. If you have been charged with Possession of Narcotic Drugs, you need the experienced legal representation of our Narcotic Drug Possession Lawyers to defend your rights in court. Our attorneys have over 40 years of combined experience practicing Criminal Defense Law, including cases involving possession of Narcotic Drugs. In the Phoenix area as well as the rest of the state of Arizona, it is a crime for anyone to use or possess a narcotic drug. According to A.R.S. §13-3408 a person shall not knowingly: Possess or use of a narcotic drug. Possession of a narcotic drug for sale. Possess equipment or chemicals, or both, for the purpose of manufacturing a narcotic drug. Manufacture a narcotic drug. Administer a narcotic drug to another person. Obtain or procure the administration of a narcotic drug by fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or subterfuge.