Criminal felony charges in Scottsdale Arizona can carry extremely harsh punishments
by
Aaron Black • April 07, 2017
Felony offenses in Arizona are the most serious criminal charges. Unlike misdemeanor charges the fines go up exponentially and depending on your circumstances, prison time may be mandatory. Even if you are sentenced to probation a judge can still sentence you to up to one year in county jail. (Tent City)Tent City has long been known throughout the nation for enduring the sweltering heat from the Phoenix sun and meatless meals.
Penalties for a Felony Conviction
Class 6 felony- Carries a maximum punishment of 2 years in prison.
- 3 years of supervised probation
- $150,000 fine plus surcharges
Class 5 felony
- Carries a maximum punishment of 2.5 years in prison
- 3 years of supervised probation
- $150,000 fine plus surcharges
Class 4 felony
- Punishable by a maximum punishment is 3.75 years in prison
- 4 years of probation
- $150,000 fine plus surcharges
Class 3 felony
- Punishable by up to 8.75 years in prison
- 5 years of probation
- $150,000 fine plus surcharges
Class 2 felony
- Punishable by up to 12.5 years in prison
- 7 years of probation
- $150,000 fine plus surcharges
Class 1 felony
A class 1 felony offense is the most serious crime a person can be charged with and is reserved for murder charges only
- Carries a minimum of 25 years to life and has a maximum penalty of the death penalty.
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About the Author
Aaron Black is the founder and sole attorney of the Law Office of Aaron Black. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, his DUI and criminal defense law firm provides legal services to people who have received felony or misdemeanor charges from the state.
Aaron has developed a strong interest in defending people who have been arrested and received criminal charges for driving under the influence. With his professionalism and knowledge of Arizona DUI and criminal law, he has acted as a check and balance on the police, prosecution and courts and has protected a great number of his clients from excessive and unfair sentencing.Along with DUI defense, Aaron handles a range of other criminal matters, including aggravated assault, burglary, domestic violence, drug possession, drug trafficking, fraud defense, insurance fraud, sex crimes and white-collar crime.
After graduating college in 2003 from the University of Arizona, Aaron decided to pursue a law degree. He followed a family long tradition and went to the University of South Dakota School of Law where he pursued his goal of becoming a criminal defense lawyer.
After passing the Arizona and South Dakota bar exams, Aaron joined the Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender where he defended hundreds of people charged with serious criminal offenses. His work as a public defender helped him sharpen his litigation skills and gave him a unique insight into the Arizona criminal justice system.
Over the course of his 15-year legal career, Aaron has spent a considerable amount of time in both Arizona justice, municipal, state and federal courts. He has argued over 50 jury trials, tried over 100 bench trials and has become one of the highest-rated criminal and DUI defense attorneys in Phoenix and the surrounding areas. He has received a 10/10 rating from the legal directory Avvo because of his legal background and successful case record. Since 2014, he has received the Super Lawyer rating for his work as a Phoenix DUI and criminal defense attorney.
You can review Aaron’s Attorney Bio page for more information about his background, education and experience as a Phoenix DUI and criminal defense attorney.
