There are two primary levels of charges you can receive for a crime in Phoenix - a misdemeanor or a felony. If you’re facing a felony charge, it’s crucial to seek legal representation immediately. Arizona views an indictment of this nature as the most severe, and may punish you with up to 16+ years in prison and excessive fines.
At Charity Clark Law, we know going through this can be scary and overwhelming, and searching the internet can cause more anxiety than relief. That’s why we’re here to help. Our defense attorney has 12+ years of felony trial experience and a history of winning cases like yours. We offer a free consultation to sit down and take in every piece of your story. Then, we offer a completely custom quote and begin crafting a unique strategy to fight for you.
Arizona has different felony classes depending on the crime. Let’s go over each felony and its associated punishments.
Class 6 Felony (A.R.S 13-604 & A.R.S 13-701) - A class 6 felony is the least severe of all felony classes, but still comes with serious consequences. You may face 4 months to 5.75 years in prison and varying fines depending on previous criminal history. This class felony is unique because the prosecutor can decide to charge it as a misdemeanor, which would benefit the defendant. Some example of a class 6 felony in Arizona include:
Class 5 Felony (A.R.S 13-702 & A.R.S 13-703) - A class 5 felony can result in 6 months to 7.5 years in prison. The term will depend on previous convictions, as well as the nature of the crime. Dangerous crimes carry heavier sentences. Some examples of a class 5 felony in Arizona include:
Class 4 Felony (A.R.S 13-701) - A class 4 felony can result in probation or 1 to 15 years in prison depending on the circumstances. Some examples of a class 4 felony in Arizona include:
Class 3 Felony (A.R.S 13-701) - A class 3 felony can result anywhere from probation to 25 years in prison. This decision heavily depends on previous convictions and how “dangerous” the crime is. Some examples of a class 3 felony include:
Class 2 Felony (A.R.S 13-701) - A class 2 felony is one of the most serious in Arizona and has punishments to match the severity. You may receive between 3 and 35 years in prison and excessive fines. Some examples of a class 2 felony include:
Class 1 Felony (A.R.S 13-705, A.R.S 13-706, A.R.S 13-710, A.R.S 13-1104) - A class 1 felony is the most severe of all crimes in Arizona. The penalties include life imprisonment, natural life imprisonment, and the death penalty. The only crimes that fall under a class 1 felony are first and second degree murder.
Felony charges are complex and require precision to craft the right defense strategy. At Charity Clark Law, we bring the years of experience and thorough case knowledge you need in order to protect your freedom.
Our team looks at the alleged offenses from every angle, using a magnifying glass to find even the smallest details. Believe it or not, these small details are what have helped us win several cases in the past. We’ll do all we can to win yours next.
Charity Clark brings extensive case knowledge and unique defense strategies to all of her clients. With 12+ years of felony trial experience, she has defended several cases of this nature and kept her clients away from life-changing charges. Charity and our team begin preparing for trial on day one, ensuring we’re ready to fight for you if and when the time comes. You work with our defense attorney from start to finish, cutting out any miscommunication between middle men.
Contact us today for a free 30 minute case evaluation. We serve the Maricopa County areas, including Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe.
