The Boyd-Collins Law Firm understands the importance of having an attorney that is experienced, one that knows the way each court operates, and that understands the importance of keeping a client informed. The Boyd-Collins Law Firm is focused on making sure every case is fully investigated and developed to provide the best defense or position for every client. Everyone should have an attorney to help them get through and understand what is taking place in their lives.
Many charges in Arizona can be charged as a misdemeanor offense. When you have any criminal charge pending, you want a defense attorney involved as soon as possible. A defense attorney is the only one who will make sure any challenges in your case are pursued and the only one who can give you legal advice about the real impact any decision will have on your life.
In Arizona, charges for Assault must be taken seriously. If you have caused injury to someone, made them believe you were going to injure them, or touched, pushed, or poked them as set forth in A.R.S. §13-1203, you want an attorney to evaluate your case to determine the evidence against you, whether any issues exist in your case, and whether any defenses are available.
Even though a traffic offense may not be a criminal charge, the collateral consequences can have a huge impact on your every day life, your employment, and your family. Civil offenses may carry points to your license or may result in more significant penalties from motor-vehicle department, such as traffic survival school. Before you make a decision in your case, make sure you speak to an attorney about the ticket, whether it can be proven in court, and what other possible consequences you may f
Did you know you can receive a criminal citation for having too many weeds in your front yard or leaving your garbage bags outside of your home? Seemingly civil issues can become criminal when they violate the city code and charges can lead to typical criminal sanctions including jail, probation, and/or fines. Even if you’re not charged criminally, accepting a civil resolution to your case could lead to criminal charges down the road if the infraction is not remedied to the City’s standards.
Criminal damage is a serious criminal misdemeanor charge that may have many defenses available to the person charged. The State has to be able to prove who owned the item or items damaged in addition to who did the damage and when. Charges may also carry a domestic violence classification even when the true owner does not fit that category. Make sure you have an attorney in your corner to review your case and advise you regarding your options.
Disorderly conduct is a catch-all offense for any time a person disturbs the peace of someone else with their conduct. A verbal dispute, music playing too loud, or even your dog regularly barking can lead to charges for disorderly conduct. Many officers and prosecutors add this charge to criminalize conduct that may not fit any other offense. Disorderly conduct can severely impact your family, life, and employment.
In Arizona, there is no actual charge of domestic violence. DV is a classification of a charge, based on your relationship to the victim. If you are charged with assault or disorderly conduct, and the charge is classified as domestic violence, it is based on the alleged relationship you have to the listed victim in the case. A conviction for a charge categorized as domestic violence carries mandatory minimum sentencing in Arizona; including a fine/assessment and 26 weeks of domestic violence cou
Drug offenses may be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the drug involved and other factors. If you are facing such charges, you want an attorney involved immediately to start talking to you about your options and the best plan moving forward. You may be eligible to participate in a diversion program prior to formal charges being filed in your case or may want to obtain exculpatory evidence before the charges are filed.
If you find yourself charged with a DUI, you probably already know how many areas of your life this one charge can affect. You may face jail time, hefty fines, suspension of your driving privileges, points on your license, traffic survival school, and mandatory counseling. In a DUI investigation, officers can make all kinds of mistakes or cut corners. You want a Phoenix DUI attorney to review your case for any such errors and to work to get you the best possible offer in your case before decidin
Many people don’t know that speeding can be a criminal charge. Arizona allows for speeding to be criminal at certain speeds and the impact can be significant to your employment, driving privileges, and family. Many officers still treat your case like a civil speeding charge, and that means they don’t always document the case as necessary.
Indecent exposure can carry serious and severe collateral consequences including mandatory sex offender registration. These charges often appear without all elements being met, leading people to be overcharged when they were simply irresponsible about where they chose to urinate in public.
Reckless driving can carry serious mandatory consequences, including jail time, depending on your driving record. It may also lead to other consequences to your license and obligations from motor-vehicle department. Courtney Collins can discuss the consequences with you and help you make the best decision in your particular situation.
Shoplifting can be charged for a host of purposeful conduct but also for average citizens simply failing to scan all of their items at the self-checkout. A shoplifting conviction can have huge consequences for future employment and even housing.
Trespassing charges can result in you being prohibited from returning to a certain location. An experienced attorney can review your matter to verify the State can even prove your case and, if so, can get you the best outcome in your matter.
While an order of protection or injunction against harassment is civil itself, a violation of either court order is a criminal offense. Such an order is the JUDGE ordering you not to have contact with the listed party. Even if that person invites contact, you can NOT have contact with them until the order has been dismissed by the Court.
The Boyd-Collins Law Firm can help defend against an order/injunction OR can help you obtain either against someone else.
If you have had an injunction against harassment filed against you or have been charged with violating an injunction, you want to have an attorney on your side to represent all of your interests. In most circumstances, you have one opportunity to challenge the injunction, one hearing to get the judge to drop the injunction against you. Or, do you need to file an injunction against someone else to keep them from having contact with you? We can help you with that too and at any hearing to fight to
If you have had an order of protection filed against you, you have one opportunity to challenge the order, one hearing to get the judge to drop the order against you. An order is the JUDGE ordering you not to have contact with the protected person and can have criminal consequences.
Felony cases in Arizona carry substantial consequences including prison and supervised probationWith mandatory sentencing ranges, an experienced attorney can mean the difference between a bump in the road or. a life-altering outcome.
Drug offenses may be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the drug involved and other factors. If you are facing such charges, you want an attorney involved immediately to start talking to you about your options and the best plan moving forward. You may be eligible to participate in a diversion program prior to formal charges being filed in your case or may want to obtain exculpatory evidence before the charges are filed.
In Arizona, a standard DUI can become a felony aggravated DUI under certain circumstances including having someone under 15 in your vehicle, having a suspended license at the time, or having two prior DUIs in the last 84 months. Mandatory sentencing for aggravated DUI is extremely harsher than a misdemeanor DUI and an experienced attorney is required if you are facing such charges.
Aggravated assault may result from several scenarios including any assault on a peace officer, causing serious injury or disfigurement, using a deadly weapon, or even an age difference between the parties. Self-defense must be alleged and proven by the defendant, so having an attorney on your side is imperative.
A misdemeanor domestic violence charge can become aggravated DV if you have two prior convictions for domestic violence, enhancing the mandatory sentencing substantially for a felony.
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