Phoenix Property Crime Attorneys
Property Crime Laws in Arizona
The laws governing property crimes in the state of Arizona can result in serious penalties, including incarceration, restitution, fines, community service and professional counseling. Property crimes in Arizona range from misdemeanors to major felonies such as residential burglary. The list below contains information on some of the property crime cases that could be defended by our legal team at MayesTelles PLLC.
Get a tough defense from top lawyers at MayesTelles PLLC. We handle a wide range of property crimes, from theft to arson and everything in between. Contact us today at (602) 428-7104 or by filling out an online contact form for a free evaluation.
Criminal Trespass
There are three degrees of criminal trespassing with first degree criminal trespassing being the most severe. ARS 13-1502 describes third degree criminal trespassing as “knowingly entering or remaining unlawfully on any real property” after law enforcement or the property owner has asked you to leave, or if there is a posted notice that notifies people that entry is prohibited. Third degree is a class 3 misdemeanor, second degree is a class 2 misdemeanor, and first degree is either a class 6 felony or class 1 misdemeanor.
Burglary
Like criminal trespassing, there are three degrees of burglary. ARS 13-1506 defines third degree burglary as a class 4 felony that involves entering a private property with the intent of committing a felony (theft or otherwise). ARS 13-1507 defines second degree burglary as a class 3 felony, while ARS 13-1508 defines first degree burglary as a class 2 felony. Felony burglary involves entering a private property accompanied by a dangerous weapon or deadly instrument with the intent of committing a felony.
Arson
Chapter 17 of the Arizona Revised Statutes defines the property crime of arson.
Arson is further broken down into specific offenses such as:
- Reckless burning (A.R.S. §13-1702)
- Arson of a structure or property (A.R.S. §13-1703)
- Arson of an occupied structure (A.R.S. §13-1704)
Property Theft
Theft is one of the most common types of property crime. Some examples include stealing something from inside a private or nonresidential premises, whether on the property (such as a yard) or inside a structure on the property. Chapter 18 of the Arizona Revised Statutes details the various types of theft offenses.
Vandalism / Criminal Damage
Criminal damage (more commonly referred to as “vandalism”) is outlined in ARS 13-1602. Criminal damage is the criminal offense of knowingly and intentionally defacing or damaging someone else’s property. This might include things like graffiti, egging someone’s home, or tampering with someone’s property - such as a car to impair it from functioning.
Why You Should Hire a Phoenix Property Crime Lawyer
Any of the above charges could result in a wrongful conviction without proper legal defense. Unless you hire a skilled defense lawyer, you could end up spending time in jail or prison for a crime you are not guilty of committing. At MayesTelles PLLC, we will not stand for such injustice and could provide you with the determined and experienced representation that your case needs. Call today to learn more.
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The legal team at MayesTelles PLLC is experienced in the successful representation of clients who have been wrongfully charged with property crimes. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime of any kind in Arizona, don't wait to get in touch with our firm. We are available 24/7 and offer free consultations.
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We've Won Thousands of Cases
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Charges Reduced to Reckless Driving
Client R.C. was stopped by Mesa Police for a civil traffic violation and later charged with DUI, Extreme DUI, and Super Extreme DUI in a justice court. During the course of their representation, MayesTelles attorneys discovered important inconsistencies in the police reports. When we presented these issues to the State, the prosecutor’s office agreed to drop all DUI charges.
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Fatal Commercial Vehicle Accident
MayesTelles Client A.F. and her husband tragically lost their unborn child as a result of the negligence of an individual operating a commercial vehicle in Yuma, Arizona. After substantial investigation including accident reconstruction and filing a lawsuit, the insurance company paid out the policy limits of $1,000,000.00.
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4 Counts of Aggravated DUI Dismissed
Client M.W. was charged with 4 counts of Aggravated DUI in the Maricopa County Superior Court in July 2016 for allegedly riding a motorized bicycle under the influence. The attorneys at MayesTelles demanded that the State include certain materials in their presentation to the grand jury, resulting in the grand jury refusing to indict and the case being dismissed.
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Client Charged with DUI
Client, GS, charged with DUI - sentence was reduced to reckless driving.
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Client Facing Assault Felony
M.L. was charged with 1 count of Aggravated Assault, a class 3 dangerous felony. She plead guilty to Aggravated Assault, a class 6 undesignated felony, with a stipulation to 3 months of initial jail. She received credit for 32 days and the rest of the jail time was deferred. She was placed on 3 years of supervised probation. She has the opportunity to designate the offense a misdemeanor after successfully completing probation. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with DUI
Our client, A.R, was charged with 1 count of DUI and 1 count of Failure to Control Speed to Avoid a Collision. During extensive pre-trial investigation, it was discovered that the police made many errors in how they handled the case. We were able to get the client's charges reduced to reckless driving. Location: Glendale City Court
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Client Charged with Four Felony Counts
Our client, Ms. D., was charged with two counts of forgery - a class 4 Felony as well as theft - a class 2 Felony and also fraudulent schemes and artifices - a class 2 Felony. We were able to get her conviction reduced to a class 6 undesignated felony with the opportunity to reduce further to a misdemeanor. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Trespass & Assault
Our client, T.C., was charged in Maricopa County Superior Court on July 8, 2015 with 1 count of Criminal Trespass, a class 6 felony, and 1 count Assault, a class 2 Misdemeanor. On September 9, 2015, after an 8-day jury trial, our client was found not guilty on both charges. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Shoplifting
Our client, Ms. H., was charged with shoplifting - a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get her conviction set aside. Location: Phoenix Municipal Court
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Client Faced 5 Felony Sex Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with five counts of felony sex offenses, including two counts of Sex Conduct with a Minor and three counts of Molestation of a Child. We were able to get the case dismissed upon a successful Motion to Dismiss. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Disorderly Conduct
Our client, K.F., was charged with Disorderly Conduct, a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get this client's case dismissed. Location: Tempe Municipal Court
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Client Facing Multiple Criminal Charges
Our client, L.S., was charged on October 20, 2014 in Mesa for an assault, disorderly conduct, and criminal damage. MayesTelles PLLC was able to get those charges dismissed.
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Client Facing Multiple Domestic Violence Offenses
Our client, Ms. C., was facing charges of assault / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), disorderly conduct / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), and criminal damage / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor). We were able to get our client's case dismissed. Location: Mesa Municipal Court
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Charged with Assault & Failure to Appear
Our client, L.S., was charged in Phoenix on December 27, 2014 for assault and failure to appear. After completing diversion, our client's case was dismissed.
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Multiple Felony Theft Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with Theft of Means of Transportation (Class 3 Felony) and Trafficking in Stolen Property (Class 3 Felony). Both class 3 felonies have a possible sentencing range of 2 - 8.75 years in prison. We were able to get our client's charge reduced to a Class 1 Misdemeanor with no jail time. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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