Flagstaff Criminal Defense Attorney
Have you been arrested for a criminal offense?
An arrest on a criminal charge can be one of the most challenging occurrences that can happen to an individual. The criminal justice system is both confusing and frightening, especially those who have never been charged with a crime before. Often a person will trust that their innocence will get them through without having to use an attorney, but this can be a deadly mistake, leaving many sitting in jail when they are in fact innocent of any crime. A Flagstaff criminal defense attorney should be contacted immediately after an arrest. Beginning your defense early in the game can make a difference on the outcome of your case.
Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC, we are a team of lawyers who care about our clients and work diligently to get them as strong a defense as possible. With over 80 years of combined experience in the state and federal court systems here in Arizona, we are a firm that can be trusted and relied on to be there for you when you need it most. Our firm has extensive experience in and out of the court room, so can fight for you through tough negotiations on a plea bargain, dismissal or at trial if necessary. Our goal is to get your charges reduced or dismissed altogether.
Our team of Flagstaff criminal defense attorneys is ready to assist you with whatever type of criminal charges you may be facing. If you are charged with a
DUI in Arizona, even a first time offender can face thousands of dollars in fines or jail time. Arizona considers any person driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) above 0.08% to be impaired, and a person caught with a BAC above 0.20% can be charged with a "Super Extreme" DUI. Drivers may also face DUI charges if they are caught driving under the influence of drugs (illegal or prescription). A skilled criminal defense lawyer can help you fight your charges and defend your rights. If you are charged with a type of
drug crimes for possessing, selling or distributing any type of illegal drug, your offense may be classified as a
federal crime.
If you are a first time offender or have committed minor crimes, you may have been put on probation for a specified period of time. If you have recently been charged with a probation violation, you could be arrested and subject to the penalties of your original sentence. Our firm can help advise you on the proper steps to take in order to avoid arrest. The legal team at Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC, also has years of experience helping those convicted of
sex crimes,
theft crimes,
violent crimes and
white collar crimes, so contact us for the quality legal assistance you need!
Criminal Defense Lawyer in Flagstaff
A criminal conviction can lead to devastating effects on you and your family, ones that can affect the rest of your life. Many of these crimes can include the following penalties:
- Steep fines
- Loss of your driver's license
- Probation
- Community service
- Restitution to the victims
- Mandatory drug or alcohol treatment and classes
- Forfeiture of property
- Jail or prison time
Even after conviction and your sentence complete, you risk difficulties in finding employment, housing, loans and higher insurance rates for those convicted of drug or alcohol crimes. Your best option is to fight your charges from the beginning with the strong defense team from our office.
Contact a Flagstaff Criminal Defense Attorney
for a committed and knowledgeable legal team you need when facing criminal charges.