Criminal & DUI
Alleged Use of Danerous Instruments including Firearms
When someone is charged with a crime that involved the use of a weapon or dangerous instrument, Arizona law often requires a mandatory prison term if the person is convicted. It is critical to have an experienced Attorney who will fight for you and defend you. Click here to learn more about how Owens & Perkins will help defend you against a weapons or dangerous instrument charge.
Assault
When someone is charged with Assault, depending on the severity of the allegation, the person may be facing punishment of a lengthy prison sentence and loss of certain constitutional rights. It is critical for you to have an experienced Attorney who will fight for you and defend you. Click here to learn more about how Owens & Perkins will help defend you against your Assault charge.
Disorderly Conduct
Disorderly Conduct is often used by the police to charge someone in a situation where they don't lie a persons actions but no other crime has been committed. This is a serious charge that in some instances can require a lengthy prison sentence upon conviction. If you are facing a disorderly conduct charge, it is critical that you have an experienced Attorney who will fight for you and defend you. Click here to learn more about how Owens & Perkins will help defend you against your Disorderly Conduct charge.
Probation Violations
A person charged with violating their probation is often told by their probation officer that they are being revoked and being sent to prison. While this may be the probation officers recommendation, it is not up to them. A person can attempt to fight a Probation Violation, and even if found to be in violation, can be reinstated back onto probation. If you are facing a Probation Violation it is critical to have an experienced Attorney who will fight for you and defend you. Click here to learn more about how Owens & Perkins will help defend you against your Probation Violation.
Domestic Violence Offenses
A Domestic Violence offense can include any number of crimes when the alleged victim and the person charged have a relationship with each other. In addition to the punishment that occurs for the underlying offense, which depending on the severity of the allegation may include a lengthy prison sentence, the person is facing additional sanctions if the crime is charged as a domestic violence offense. These include the loss of the right to bear arms and expensive and time-consuming mandatory counseling. It is critical in this situation to have an experienced Attorney who will fight for you and defend you. Click here to learn more about how Owens & Perkins will help defend you against your Domestic Violence charge.
DUI/DWI/OUI
DUI generally refers to any time when someone is charged with operating a vehicle (4-wheeler or car) under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicating substance. (OUI is charged when the vehicle is a boat or other watercraft). This is also one of the most common criminal charges. It is critical to have an experienced Attorney who will fight for you and defend you. Click here to learn more about how Owens & Perkins will help defend you against your DUI/DWI or OUI charge.
Major Drug Crimes
When someone is charged with a Major Drug Crime, such as Manufacturing, Transporting, or Possessing with the Intent to Sell, the person may be facing punishment of a lengthy prison sentence. It is critical in this situation to have an experienced Attorney who will fight for you and defend you. Click here to learn more about how Owens & Perkins will help defend you against your Major Drug charges.
Possession of Drugs and/or Drug Paraphernalia
Under Proposition 200, a person charged with possession of a small amount of drugs or drug paraphernalia for the first time generally cannot be incarcerated and must be placed on probation and ordered to attend counseling. However, any drug conviction can have severe consequences in terms of employment or obtaining financial aid for higher education and should not be taken lightly. Click here to learn more about how Owens & Perkins will help defend you against your Possession of Drugs and/or Drug Paraphernalia charge.
Property Damage
A person can be charged with Criminal Damage, or causing property damage, in a variety of circumstances. If your share property rights in your own property with someone else (i.e. community property with your spouse), you can even be charged with Criminal Damage for damaging your own property! In some situations, a person charged with this crime may be facing a lengthy prison sentence in addition to paying the alleged victim restitution for the amount of the damage. It is critical when facing a Criminal Damage charge to have an experienced Attorney who will fight for you and defend you. Click here to learn more about how Owens & Perkins will help defend you against your Criminal Damage charge.
Vehicular Crimes
There are a variety of Vehicular Crimes that a person may charged with other than DUI-related crimes. These range from Criminal Speeding up to Vehicular Homicide. Besides punishments that may range from a fine up to a lengthy prison sentence, a person will also often be facing the loss of their privilege to drive. It is critical when facing a Vehicular Crimes charge to have an experienced Attorney who will fight for you and defend you. Click here to learn more about how Owens & Perkins will help defend you against your criminal speeding or vehicular homicide charge.
Violations of Order of Protection
Although the hearing to get an Order of Protection (or an Injunction Prohibiting Harassment) is civil in nature, an allegation that such an order has been violated is a criminal charge that can include punishment that may include a lengthy prison sentence if there are multiple violations constituting a pattern of harassment. It is critical in this situation to have an experienced Attorney who will fight for you and defend. Click here to learn more about how Owens & Perkins will help defend you against your Violation of an Order of Protection charge.
Weapons Charges
There are a variety of Weapons Crimes that a person may find themselves charged with. These may include but are not limited to crimes involving weapon possession, unlicensed sale, or even federal crimes. In many instances a conviction may result in lengthy prison sentences. Even in cases resulting in probation, the terms of probation may be burdensome and the fact of the charge and conviction may prevent you from finding gainful employment. It is critical when facing a Weapons Crime charge to have an experienced Attorney who will fight for you and defend you. Click here to learn more about how Owens & Perkins will help defend you against your weapons charges.
White-Collar Crime
There are a variety of White-Collar Crimes that a person may find themselves charged with. These may include but are not limited to crimes involving Fraud, Identity Theft, and Computer Crimes. In many instances a conviction may result in lengthy prison sentences. Even in cases resulting in probation, white collar terms of probation may prohibit you from using a computer or handling money, which in this age will make it almost impossible to maintain gainful employment. It is critical when facing a White-Collar Crime charge to have an experienced Attorney who will fight for you and defend you. Click here to learn more about how Owens & Perkins will help defend you against your White-Collar Crime charges.
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OWENS & PERKINS, P.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
7322 E. THOMAS ROAD
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA 85251
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Since 1967, serving the Valley of the Sun, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Ahwatukee, Gilbert, Cave Creek, Carefree, Fountain Hills, Glendale, Surprise, Goodyear, Peoria, El Mirage, Sun City and other outer lying areas and counties, including, but not limited to Maricopa County, Pinal County, Coconino County, Yavapai County and Yuma County.