Facing charges for misconduct involving a weapon in Phoenix can be scary and overwhelming. Arizona law enforcement takes crimes of this nature with the utmost seriousness and usually charges the offender with a felony offense. If you receive a guilty verdict, you may suffer penalties like prison time, monetary fines, and life-long hardships. Felonies remain on your permanent record and can revoke key rights like your ability to vote, serve in the military, run for public office, own a firearm, and even access to employment or housing. We understand the gravity of this situation and don’t want you to go through it alone.
At Charity Clark Law, our team always leads with compassion and understanding. Our out-of-the-box strategies help our clients build a solid defense against complex cases like misconduct with a weapon. We have 12+ years of felony trial experience and the in-depth case law knowledge necessary to fight for your freedom. We offer a completely free consultation so you can sit down with our criminal defense attorney and explain your situation. During this meeting, we’ll make note of every detail - big and small. We’ll also explain what you can expect moving forward based on the prosecutor assigned to your case. Once you have all the information necessary, you can make the decision of who should represent you. If you choose us, we’ll do all we can to fight for you.
ARS 13-3102 lists a set of criteria that describe misconduct involving a weapon and the penalties associated.
A crime of this nature can encompass a range of activities, including but not limited to:
Each of these circumstances carries different consequences and requires strategic defenses. Arizona has strict gun laws, which can turn even a minor infraction into a serious charge.
Here is a list of common charges associated with misconduct involving a weapon:
Class 2 Felony (Most Severe) - Offenders can face this charge if they use a weapon to commit an act of terrorism. You can receive between 3 and 12.5 years in prison, as well as probation. If you have a prior conviction, the prison sentence can escalate to upwards of 23 years in prison.
Class 3 Felony - You can face a Class 3 Felony for a few different reasons. These include:
Class 4 Felony - You can be charged with a class 4 felony for the following reasons:
Class 6 Felony - The court may charge you with a class 6 felony for misconduct involving a weapon if arrested for:
Class 1 Misdemeanor (Least Severe) - You can face a class 1 misdemeanor charge if you have been caught:
At Charity Clark Law, we have extensive experience handling all of these charges for misconduct with a weapon. Our previous cases and in-depth knowledge of the law equip us to create the best defense strategy based on your specific circumstances.
Our criminal defense attorney is compassionate, understanding, and ready to build a creative argument in your favor.
Navigating weapon-related charges requires a deep understanding of both state and federal laws. These cases can become extremely complex based on individual circumstances. A knowledgeable defense attorney can:
At Charity Clark Law, our experienced legal team can assist you with all of these things and more. You work directly with our criminal defense attorney from start to finish, ensuring you receive a personal and custom approach.
We will do all we can to fight for you.
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At Charity Clark Law, our legal team brings creativity to complex cases such as misconduct involving a weapon. With our firm’s 12+ years of felony trial experience and a history defending crimes of this nature, your case will have a strong and strategic defense completely custom to your circumstances.
We provide a free consultation with our criminal defense attorney to discuss your specific charges. This evaluation helps us build a unique quote that fits each aspect of your case. Our defense attorney will also give you an understanding of what you will potentially be faced with based on the prosecutor assigned to your case and the court that will be handling your case. Once that consultation is complete, you will have all of the crucial information necessary to decide if our firm will represent you in your case. Give us a call or email us using our contact form to schedule your free consultation.
Our firm serves many cities and counties throughout Arizona. If your court case or potential charges are in Maricopa, Pinal, Pima, Yavapai or Coconino counties, then contact us today to schedule a free consultation!
