Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney

Domestic Violence laws in Phoenix, Arizona. Criminal Defense Attorney, Carissa Jakobe, breaks it down. Domestic violence offenses  encompass a wide range of offenses ranging from assault, disorderly conduct, trespass, harassment, and damage to property just to name a few. Even just simple incidents that are charged as misdemeanors. Literally, almost any offense can have the domestic violence tag attached to it. The reason why the law decides that some  Violent Crimes offenses  are “domestic violence” is solely due to the relationship status between the parties. This is not limited to marital spouses or unmarried couples. It extended to all family members (brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, etc). Widening the sweep of this law, it even extends to roommates living in the same house. Domestic violence (“DV”) offenses start off as simple offenses but just due to the sole nature of the relationship of the parties, a  domestic violence conviction  leads to...

What are Arizona violent crimes consequences for Burglary? Burglary in the third degree is defined as; Entering or remaining unlawfully in or on a nonresidential structure or in a fenced commercial or residential yard with the intent to commit any theft or any felony therein. Making entry into any part of a motor vehicle by means of a manipulation key or master key, with the intent to commit any theft or felony in the motor vehicle. (13-506). Burglary in the third degree is a class 4 felony. A class 4 felony carries a prison term of 1.5 years to 3 years for a non-dangerous offense. A class 4 felony carries a prison term of 4 to 8 years for a dangerous offense. Probation IS eligible only for a non-dangerous offense. Burglary in the second degree is defined as; a person commits burglary in the second degree by entering or remaining unlawfully in or on a residential structure with the intent to commit any theft or any felony therein. (13-1507) Burglary in the second degree is a ...

What are Arizona sex crimes consequences for Sexual Exploitation? Sexual exploitation of a minor, if victim 15, 16, or 17 is defined as knowingly recording, filming, photographing, developing, or duplicating any visual depiction in which a minor is engaged in exploitive exhibition or other sexual conduct. Sexual exploitation of a minor carries a mandatory prison term of 3 years to 12 years. Probation IS eligible up to a lifetime term. Registration as a sex offender IS mandatory. Sexual exploitation of a minor, if victim is under 15 is defined as knowingly recording, filming, photographing, developing, or duplicating any visual depiction in which a minor is engaged in exploitive exhibition or other sexual conduct. Consecutive sentences for each picture of a multi-count sexual exploitation case is constitutional.Sexual exploitation of a minor carries a mandatory prison term of 10 years to 24 years. Probation is NOT eligible. Registration as a sex offender IS mandatory. What are Co...

What are Arizona sex crimes consequences for Unlawful Mutilation? Unlawful mutilation with victim 15, 16, or 17 is described as; unlawful to: Mutilate a female under 18 Knowingly transport a female under 18 to another jurisdiction for the purpose of mutilation Recklessly transport a female under 18 to another jurisdiction where mutilation is likely to occur. Mutilation/mutilate means the partial or total removal of the clitoris, prepuce, labia, labia minora, with or without the removal of the clitoris, the narrowing of the vaginal opening or any other harmful procedure to the genitalia, including pricking, piercing, incising, scraping, or cauterizing. There is a medically necessary defense for physicians. There is not a defense that the minor or parent of the minor consented to the mutilation. Unlawful mutilation carries a mandatory prison term of 5.25 years to 28 years, dependent on priors. Probation is NOT eligible for this offense. Registration as a sex offender only oc...

What are Arizona sex crimes consequences for Sexual Abuse? Sexual Abuse with victim 15 or older is defined as intentionally/knowingly touching, fondling or manipulating genitals, anus or breast without consent. Sexual abuse carries a mandatory prison term of 5 months to 2.5 years. Probation is eligible up to a lifetime term. Registration as a sex offender is mandatory if victim is under 18 but is not mandatory if victim is over 18. Sexual Abuse with victim under 15 is defined as intentionally/knowingly touching, fondling breast. Sexual abuse with victim under 15 carries a mandatory prison term of 2.5 years to 7.5 years. Probation is eligible up to a lifetime term. Registration as a sex offender is mandatory for this offense. What are Arizona sex crimes consequences for Molestation? Molestation of a child under 15 is defined as intentionally/knowingly engaging in or causing a person to engage in sexual contact. Sexual contact is touching, fondling, or manipulating genitals or a...

Criminal Lawyer Phoenix  Business Name: Mendoza Jakobe Law Address: 722 E Osborn Rd Suite 310, Phoenix, AZ 85014 Phone: (602) 274-0016 URL: http://www.mendozajakobelaw.com  Tags: Criminal Lawyer Phoenix. Criminal Attorney Phoenix, Sex crimes defense, Violent Crimes Defense. Mendoza Jakobe Law Mendoza/Jakobe Law is a criminal defense firm that practices in all areas of criminal law with a heavy emphasis in sex crimes, violent crimes, organized crime, and drug trafficking.  It is imperative that you hire an attorney from the first sign of trouble. In short, the sooner you hire an attorney after police contact – or even prior to – the better. Ms. Jakobe represents clients at all stages of a case, from investigation of an offense, bond hearings, pre-indictment, post-indictment and even probation violations or appeal. Oftentimes Ms. Jakobe is retained to advocate for a client’s interests while on probation to make sure he or she is treated fairly. Ms. Jakobe takes a ...