Violent Crimes

Violent Crime Defense - Phoenix Aggravated Assault

If you're facing serious Arizona charges of any violent crime, such as homicide, vehicular or negligent homicide, or felony assault, you might well be facing a mandatory prison term if convicted. If you are accused of a violent crime in Maricopa County, you face the further problem of extremely limited plea negotiation options. If you cannot plead guilty to the offense charged, you will have to take your chances in front of a jury.

Contact the AV-rated* Weingart Law Firm in Tempe for reliable advice and experienced representation in court in defense of Arizona crimes of violence. Phoenix criminal trial lawyer Mark Weingart is a board certified specialist in criminal law through the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. With more than 500 jury trials in his 30-year career, Mark Weingart has the ability to present your side of the story as effectively and persuasively as possible.

Our Arizona criminal defense lawyers represent clients on such violent crime charges as:

Murder, homicide, negligent homicide, or manslaughter
Arson
Armed robbery
Aggravated assault, simple assault, assault with a weapon, or assault resulting in serious injury
Kidnapping

Several of our attorneys have experience as prosecutors, and our familiarity with the investigation of crime scenes, the location and examination of witnesses, and the review of police reports can help develop your strongest defense. We also have long experience with the development and presentation of forensic evidence on any technical or scientific issue ranging from ballistics to the ability of a witness to have actually observed the facts described in testimony.

The facts underlying many violent crime charges give the defendant the opportunity to plead self defense as an answer to the accusation of homicide or assault. Our experience with the development and proof of self defense pleas can represent a major advantage to you both prior to trial and before the jury.

Many violent crimes in Arizona are charged as "dangerous crimes", which means that mandatory minimum sentences are imposed upon conviction. Our Arizona defense lawyers can advise you fully as to the consequences of the charges you're facing and show you options for minimizing your exposure to punishment.

For further information and a free consultation about the scope of our criminal defense client service, contact a Phoenix criminal defense lawyer at the Weingart Law Firm.

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The Arizona criminal defense attorneys of the Weingart Law Firm in Tempe advise and represent clients facing serious charges such as aggravated assault, possession or distribution of methamphetamine or other dangerous drugs, domestic violence or stalking, extreme DUI, or identity theft. Our criminal trial lawyers serve clients throughout Arizona, including Maricopa County, Pinal County, Phoenix, Avondale, Apache Junction, Glendale, Mesa, Peoria, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Surprise, Casa Grande, Gilbert, Chandler, and other East Valley communities.

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