Mesa Criminal Defense Attorney
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MayesTelles PLLC is one of the premier criminal defense law firms in the greater Phoenix area. If you live in Mesa or you were arrested in Mesa, our firm is here for you. Acting quickly after a criminal arrest is essential to protect your rights, so contact our firm today.
Here Are Some Reasons Why You Should Contact Us
- We have handled thousands of cases
- We have nearly 200 years' of collective experience
- We have attorneys listed in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- We have the insight of former prosecutors on our team
- We are available to you 24/7
Our team truly cares about your future. We are committed to providing exceptional defense representation that you can afford. When you contact MayesTelles PLLC, we pair you with the attorney best suited to handle your case. We have a staff full of exceptional attorneys, led by attorneys J. Blake Mayes and David Telles.
Cases We Handle
In Arizona, crimes are actions that violate the laws of the state, whether they are misdemeanors or felonies. Common types of crimes our firm handles include:
- Violent Crimes: These include offenses such as assault, battery, homicide, robbery, and domestic violence.
- Property Crimes: These involve offenses against property, such as theft, burglary, shoplifting, vandalism, and arson.
- Drug Crimes: These encompass offenses related to the possession, distribution, manufacturing, or trafficking of illegal drugs or controlled substances.
- DUI (Driving Under the Influence): Operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs is considered a serious offense in Arizona, especially if it leads to accidents or injuries.
- White-Collar Crimes: These typically involve financial deception or fraud, such as embezzlement, money laundering, identity theft, and various types of scams.
- Sex Crimes: These include offenses such as rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and indecent exposure.
- Traffic Offenses: Beyond DUI, traffic offenses can range from speeding and reckless driving to hit-and-run accidents and vehicular manslaughter.
- Weapons Offenses: Possessing, using, or trafficking illegal firearms or other weapons can lead to serious criminal charges.
- Domestic Violence: Any form of abuse or violence committed within a domestic relationship falls under this category.
- Juvenile Crimes: Offenses committed by minors, which can include anything from petty theft to more serious crimes like assault or drug-related offenses.
Penalties You May Face
The potential penalties for a conviction in Arizona vary depending on the severity of the crime, any prior criminal history of the offender, and other circumstances surrounding the case. Here's a general overview of the potential penalties:
- Fines: Fines are a common penalty for many offenses in Arizona. The amount of the fine can vary widely depending on the nature of the crime and other factors.
- Probation: Instead of or in addition to jail time, a judge may impose probation. During probation, the offender must comply with certain conditions set by the court, such as regular check-ins with a probation officer, attending counseling or rehabilitation programs, and refraining from further criminal activity.
- Jail or Prison Time: For more serious offenses, the court may impose a sentence of incarceration. Jail time is typically for misdemeanor offenses and can range from a few days to several months, while prison sentences are for felony offenses and can range from a year to life imprisonment, or even the death penalty for the most serious crimes.
- Restitution: In cases where the victim suffered financial losses as a result of the crime, the court may order the offender to pay restitution to compensate the victim for their losses. This can include reimbursing for medical expenses, property damage, or other financial losses incurred as a result of the crime.
- Community Service: In some cases, the court may order the offender to perform community service as part of their sentence. This could involve working for a certain number of hours at a nonprofit organization or performing other types of community service work.
- Loss of Rights: A conviction for certain offenses may result in the loss of certain rights, such as the right to possess firearms, the right to vote, or the right to hold certain professional licenses.
- Driver's License Suspension: For certain offenses, particularly those related to DUI or traffic violations, the court may suspend or revoke the offender's driver's license for a certain period of time.
Meet Our Attorneys
Attorneys J. Blake Mayes and David Telles are partners of MayesTelles PLLC. With accolades like AV Preeminent™, Top 100 Trial Lawyers and experience as former prosecutors, our legal team has what you need to combat your criminal charges.
Here for You 24/7 - Free Case Reviews Available!
The Mesa criminal defense lawyers at MayesTelles PLLC are here for you 24/7. If you or a loved one has been arrested, any time of day or night, contact us.
We can explain your legal rights and options in a free case review, so contact us today to learn more about how we can help with your defense!
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
Why Choose MayesTelles PLLC?
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Nearly 200 Years of Combined Experience
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Thousands of Cases Successfully Handled
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Voted Top 100 Trial Lawyers
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Available to Our Clients 24/7
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Former Prosecutors & Law Enforcement
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AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys