The criminal defense lawyers at JacksonWhite Law have more than ten years of experience defending clients in the greater Phoenix area. We’ve helped clients receive reduced penalties, dismissed charges and flexible legal results that make it easier to move on after your case. View the recent case results below to get a better idea of how our criminal defense attorneys provide first-class service to their clients.

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Recent DUI Case Results

In Arizona, DUIs are a common offense – there were nearly 30,000 DUI arrests in 2013 alone. But although DUIs are common, they still hold severe penalties.

First-time DUIs can include 10 days to six months in jail, license suspension, probation, ignition interlock installation, and over $3,000 in fines and surcharges. Repeat offenders can face even harsher consequences.

At JacksonWhite Law, we’ve helped many DUI clients avoid the maximum penalties in their cases.

Court	Charges	Results
Kyrene Justice Court	Two counts DUI	MADD classes Ignition interlock device Drug screening/counseling
Maricopa Superior Court	Two counts juvenile DUI One count juvenile false report to law enforcement One count juvenile leaving the scene of non-injury accident	Charge decreased to minor in possession Probation until age 18 30 hours community service 30 days detention Substance Abuse Life Skills Program
Scottsdale City Court	One count DUI One count speeding – failure to avoid collision One count failure to drive on right side of road One count unsafe lane change One count driving across gore area One count yield sign violation	Class 1 misdemeanor DUI All other charges dismissed Drug screening, fines
Maricopa Superior Court	One count DUI – drugs or metabolite One count DUI – impaired to the slightest degree	Class 1 misdemeanor DUI Fines, substance abuse classes One year unsupervised probation
Scottsdale City Court	One count DUI One count driving with suspended license One count failure to drive in single lane	Charge reduced to reckless driving Alcohol classes No jail or probation time

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Recent Extreme DUI Case Results

Extreme DUIs typically come with 30 days in jail, 90-day driver’s license suspension, a maximum of five years probation, ignition interlock installation and over $3,000 in fines.

Court	Charges	Results
Scottsdale Municipal Court	One count extreme DUI One count DUI over .08% BAC One count DUI	Case dismissed
Peoria Municipal Court	One count extreme DUI One count failure to appear	Reduced to reckless driving
Tempe Superior Court	One count extreme DUI without driver’s license	Two years unsupervised probation
Gilbert Municipal Court	One count extreme DUI (second offense)	Charge reduced to non-extreme DUI No jail time Fines, five years of probation

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Recent Possession of Marijuana Case Results

The charges and penalties for possession of marijuana in Arizona depend largely on the amount found. If the amount is large enough, the offender may be charged with possession with intent to sell.

Possession of marijuana, regardless of the amount, is a felony charge in Arizona and comes with severe penalties that include one to five years in prison.

Court	Charges	Results
Globe Superior Court	One count possession of marijuana for sale One count possession of drug paraphernalia One count misconduct involving weapons One count child abuse One count endangerment	Reduced to attempted possession of marijuana for sale One year of probation 360 hours of community service Fines and court costs
Maricopa Superior Court	One count possession of marijuana One count possession of marijuana for sale One count possession of drug paraphernalia	Reduced to solicitation to commit possession of marijuana One year supervised probation Substance abuse classes, fines
Maricopa Superior Court	One count possession/use of marijuana One count possession of drug paraphernalia	Possession of drug paraphernalia charge dropped No jail time One year of probation Substance abuse classes, fines
Maricopa Superior Court	One count possession of marijuana	Charges dismissed after successful completion of two-year TASC program

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Recent Drug Possession and Transportation Case Results

We’ve worked with clients facing all types of drug charges, including possession of narcotics, possession of a dangerous drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and transportation of narcotics.

Possession of a narcotic drug is typically charged as a class 4 felony in Arizona, which comes with a maximum three-year prison sentence for first-time offenders.

Drug paraphernalia can include pipes, bongs and other objects or kits created for using drugs. Anyone found possessing drug paraphernalia in Arizona can be charged with a class 6 felony, which comes with up to 1.5 years in prison.

Depending on which illegal substances are involved, transporting drugs can be charged as a class 2, 3 or 6 felony in Arizona, with maximum prison sentences ranging from 1.5 to 10 years.

Court	Charges	Results
Maricopa Superior Court	One count possession of narcotic drug	Prosecution suspended Drug testing for two years
Maricopa Superior Court	One count possession/use of narcotic drugs One count possession/use of dangerous drugs One count possession of drug paraphernalia	Prosecution suspended Two years of Treatment Assessment Screening Center (TASC) program
Maricopa Superior Court	One count possession of drug paraphernalia Marijuana violations	Case dismissed within six months Two years of TASC program
Yavapai County Superior Court	One count transporting narcotic drugs for sale One count possession of a deadly weapon One count possession of narcotic drugs One count DUI One count driving on a suspended license One count using a stolen or fictitious plate	Charges reduced to attempted sale of narcotic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and DUI 150 days in jail Six years probation and fines

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Recent Juvenile Crimes Case Results

Depending on the severity of the offense, a juvenile can be charged in adult court and can face the same penalties as an adult offender (aside from the death penalty with a first-degree murder charge).

Penalties for juvenile crimes in Arizona can include juvenile detention, adult jail or prison, probation, a permanent criminal record and significant fines.

Court	Charges	Results
Maricopa Superior Court	One count juvenile third degree burglary One count juvenile attempted second degree burglary	Letter of apology Community service Probation
Maricopa Superior Court	Two counts juvenile third degree burglary One count juvenile theft One count juvenile criminal trespass	Charges reduced to class 6 undesignated felony theft Probation, restitution
Maricopa Superior Court	Two counts juvenile DUI One count juvenile false report to law enforcement One count juvenile leaving the scene of a non-injury accident	Charges decreased to minor in possession Probation, 30 hours community service 30 days detention, Substance Abuse Life Skills Program
Maricopa Superior Court	One count juvenile assault/reckless injury	Case dismissed
Maricopa Superior Court	Six counts third degree burglary One count minor in consumption	Charges dismissed Probation Restitution, Ward of the Court

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Recent Domestic Violence Case Results

Domestic violence charges can result from a variety of situations, but the offense is defined by the relationship between the defendant and the victim.

Situations which may result in domestic violence charges include assault, rape, stalking, harassment, threatening and intimidation, and related offenses.

Depending on the circumstances, domestic violence can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona, or in some cases, a defendant may multiple charges. Penalties for domestic violence vary greatly in Arizona, but often include prison time.

Unlike in other states, Arizona prosecutors can choose to charge an offender with domestic violence regardless of whether or not the victim wishes to pursue charges.

Court	Charges	Results
Glendale City Court	One count domestic violence One count disorderly conduct	Domestic violence charge dropped One-year diversion program Anger management classes
Mesa Municipal Court	One count domestic violence	Case dismissed
Gilbert Municipal Court	One count domestic violence One count criminal damage	Three-year diversion program Domestic violence classes
Phoenix Municipal Court	One count domestic violence One count assault	One-year diversion program
Scottsdale City Court	One count domestic violence – assault One count criminal damage One count disorderly conduct	Reduced to disorderly conduct (class 1 misdemeanor)
Mesa Municipal Court	One count domestic violence	Case dismissed
Glendale City Court	One count domestic violence – assault	Charge reduced to disorderly conduct One-year supervised probation Fines, classes

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Recent Disorderly Conduct Case Results

Disorderly conduct is typically charged as either a class 1 misdemeanor or a class 6 felony in Arizona, depending on the circumstances of the case.

Class 1 misdemeanors can include up to six months in jail, and a class 6 felony can include up to 1.5 years in prison.

Court	Charges	Results
Mesa Municipal Court	One count disorderly conduct	Case dismissed
Apache Junction Justice Court	One count disorderly conduct – fighting One count assault – touched to injure	Case dismissed Fines, apology letters
Chandler Municipal Court	One count disorderly conduct	Case dismissed Anger management classes, fines
Mesa City Court	One count disorderly conduct	Case dismissed
Scottsdale City Court	One count disorderly conduct One count threatening to intimidate with injury One count use of a telephone to threaten/intimidate	Charges dropped to misdemeanor disorderly conduct Counseling, fines
Chandler Municipal Court	One count disorderly conduct One count criminal damage	Criminal damage charge dropped One-year probation Counseling
Scottsdale City Court	One count disorderly conduct One count failure to obey an officer	Six-month diversion program Counseling, fines

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Recent Child Abuse and Endangerment Case Results

Child abuse is an extremely serious offense in Arizona, and depending on the circumstances, it can be charged as a class 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 felony.

The penalties associated with child abuse can range from 2 to 12.5 years in prison for first-time offenders, in addition to hefty fines and probation requirements.

Endangerment is typically charged as a class 1 misdemeanor in Arizona, unless substantial risk of imminent death is involved, in which case it is charged as a class 6 felony.

A class 1 misdemeanor comes with a maximum of six months in jail, while a class 6 felony comes with a maximum of 1.5 years in prison.

Court	Charges	Results
Chandler Municipal Court	One count child abuse One count sexual misconduct with a minor	No charges filed
Maricopa Superior Court	Two counts child abuse	No prison time 10 years probation Restitution, fines
Chandler Municipal Court	One count endangerment	Case dismissed Traffic school
North Mesa Justice Court	One count endangerment – life/health of a child	Case dismissed
North Mesa Justice Court	One count endangerment One count reckless driving	Endangerment charge dropped Summary probation, fines

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Recent Assault and Aggravated Assault Case Results

Depending on the circumstances of the offense, assault is typically charged as a class 1 misdemeanor, which can come with six months in jail, a $2,500 fine, and three years of probation.

Aggravated assault can be charged as a class 6, 5, 3 or 2 felony, with maximum penalties ranging from 1.5 – 10 years in prison and additional heavy fines.

Court	Charges	Results
Scottsdale City Court	One count assault apprehension and damage property-deface	Case dismissed
Scottsdale City Court	One count assault One count criminal damage One count disorderly conduct	Charges dropped to class 1 misdemeanor disorderly conduct 9-month diversion program Counseling and fines
Maricopa Superior Court	One count aggravated assault	Charge reduced to disorderly conduct Fines, restitution Counseling and two years of probation
Maricopa Superior Court	One count class 2 felony aggravated assault	Charge dropped to disorderly conduct Three years of probation, fines

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Recent Sex Crimes Case Results

In addition to imprisonment and fines, sex crimes may come with required sex offender registration for the remainder of the offender’s life. This can impact employment, place of residence, educational opportunities, and much more.

The sex crimes lawyers at JacksonWhite will work to decrease your charge to a non-sexual related offense to avoid this registration requirement.

Common sex crimes in Arizona include indecent exposure, molestation of a child, and prostitution. View our recent case results for these offenses below.

Depending upon whether or not a child was exposed to the offender’s indecency, indecent exposure can be charged as either a class 1 misdemeanor or a class 6 felony in Arizona.The maximum penalty for indecent exposure is two years in prison in AZ.

Molestation of a child is an extremely serious offense in Arizona, and can come with a maximum 24-year prison sentence for a first offense, in addition to exorbitant fines and lifetime sex offender registration.

Prostitution typically comes with jail time in Arizona, even for a first offense. Furthermore, depending on whether its a first offense or not, exorbitant fines may also be imposed.

Court	Charges	Results
North Mesa Justice Court	One count indecent exposure	Charge reduced to disorderly conduct
Scottsdale City Court	One count indecent exposure	Charge reduced to disorderly conduct Fines
East Mesa Justice Court	One count indecent exposure	40 hours of community service Fines
Maricopa Superior Court	One count molestation of a child Two counts of assault – touch to injure/provoke	Charges reduced to assault – knowingly touch
Chandler City Court	One count prostitution	Charge reduced to attempt to commit prostitution Fines

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Recent Shoplifting Case Results

Shoplifting can be charged in Arizona if a person takes something from an establishment without paying for it. Shoplifting is a felony in Arizona, ranging from class 6 to class 4.

Penalties include substantial fines, as well as jail or prison time.

Court	Charges	Results
Glendale City Court	One count shoplifting One count violating probation	Reinstated probation Classes and fines
Mesa Municipal Court	One count shoplifting	Case dismissed Diversion classes, fines
Phoenix Municipal Court	One count shoplifting	Case dismissed (upon diversion class completion)
Mesa Municipal Court	One count shoplifting	Case dismissed (upon diversion class completion)

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Recent Theft Case Results

A theft charge can result from a variety of situations, but typically an individual is charged with theft in Arizona if they intentionally deprive another person of that person’s property.

The penalties associated with theft depend largely on the monetary amount of the item stolen, but charges can range between a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 2 felony, with imprisonment ranging from 6 months in jail to 12.5 years in prison. Large fines may also be imposed.

Court	Charges	Results
Scottsdale City Court	One count theft One count public intoxication	Case dismissed prior to trial
Maricopa Superior Court	Two counts theft	Three years probation Restitution
Maricopa Superior Court	One count theft One count second degree trafficking stolen property	No jail time Charges decreased to facilitation to commit second degree trafficking stolen property Two years of probation, fines and restitution
Maricopa Superior Court	Two counts theft	No jail time Three years of probation, fines and restitution

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Recent Burglary Case Results

Burglary is a theft crime that involves entering another person’s property to commit a theft. This can include breaking into a car or a fenced area.

Burglary is charged in either the first, second, or third degree in Arizona, with first-degree burglary being the most severe charge.

An offender accused of burglary will face a class 2, 3 or 4 felony charge depending on the circumstances of the case. Prison sentences can range from 3.75 to 12.5 years for burglary in Arizona.

Court	Charges	Results
Maricopa Superior Court	One count third degree burglary One count attempted second degree burglary (juvenile)	Letter of apology Community service Probation
Maricopa Superior Court	Two counts third degree burglary One count theft One count criminal trespass (juvenile)	Charge dropped to one count theft Class 6 undesignated felony Probation, restitution

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Recent Fraud Crimes Case Results

Fraud crimes include offenses like unemployment fraud, fraudulent schemes, forgery and fraudulent use of a credit card. Learn more about these crimes and our recent case results below.

Unemployment fraud typically comes with one year in prison, $150,000 fine per count, and a class 6 felony charge. Fraudulent schemes is typically charged as class 2 felony in Arizona and can come with 12.5 years in prison.

Forgery is typically charged as class 4 felony in AZ and can come with three years in prison per offense, in addition to large fines and probation.

AHCCCS Fraud

The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is Arizona’s Medicaid program that offers healthcare to Arizona residents who fall within a certain income or meet other requirements. You can be charged with AHCCCS fraud in Arizona if you are guilty of receiving overpayments, falsifying claims, and many more.

Penalties for AHCCCS fraud in Arizona can include significant fines—possibly over $10,000 per charge—and jail or prison time.

Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card

Charges for fraudulent use of a credit depend upon the value of the items obtained through use of the credit card. Fraudulent use of a credit card is a class 1 misdemeanor in Arizona, unless the value of the items obtained reaches anywhere from $250-$1,000, in which case it is charged as a class 6 felony. If the value is $1,000 or more, it is charged as a class 5 felony.

It is important to remember that fraudulent use of a credit card is a separate charge from theft of a credit card; furthermore, you may also face identity theft charges if found in possession of another person’s credit card without their permission.

Penalties for fraudulent use of a credit card can range from six months in jail to two years in prison for a first offense.

Court	Charges	Results
Maricopa Superior Court	Thirty-five counts of employment fraud	Class 1 misdemeanor Ability to set charge aside
Arizona Corporate Commission	One count fraudulent schemes	Case settled No charges filed
Maricopa Superior Court	One count fraudulent schemes – concealment Three counts forgery	Charges reduced to class 1 misdemeanor, first degree attempting to hinder prosecution One year of probation Fines, restitution
Maricopa Superior Court	Four counts forgery One count fraudulent schemes	Charges reduced to misdemeanors No probation
Maricopa Superior Court	One charge AHCCCS fraud	No charges filed
Maricopa Superior Court	One count fraudulent use of a credit card One count theft of a credit card Three counts forgery	Prosecution suspended Three years unsupervised probation

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Recent Minor in Consumption Case Results

Anyone under the age of 21 found to be under the influence of alcohol can be charged with minor in consumption in Arizona.

Penalties for this offense in Arizona can include alcohol education or addiction programs, probation, and community service, in addition to a criminal record.

Court	Charges	Results
Scottsdale City Court	One count minor in consumption	Case dismissed after 90 days Diversion program
Gilbert Municipal Court	One count minor in consumption	Reduced to alcohol counseling Fines
Scottsdale Municipal Court	One count minor in consumption	Case dismissed 90-day diversion program

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Recent Criminal Trespass Case Results

Depending on the circumstances of the offense, criminal trespass can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. A class 1 misdemeanor can come with six months in jail and a $2,500 fine. A class 6 felony charge can come with 18 months in jail and a $150,000 fine.

Court	Charges	Results
Tempe Municipal Court	One count criminal trespass One count minor in consumption	Charge reduced to minor in consumption Classes, no probation
Mesa Municipal Court	One count criminal trespass One count damage to school grounds	Case dismissed Diversion program
Mesa Municipal Court	One count criminal trespass	Case dismissed
Tempe Municipal Court	One count second degree criminal trespass	Diversion program

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Recent Criminal Damage Case Results

Charges for criminal damage depend largely on the monetary amount of the property damage incurred by the offender. In Arizona, criminal damage can range from a class 2 misdemeanor to a class 4 felony, with maximum sentences ranging from four months to seven years imprisonment.

Court	Charges	Results
Gilbert Superior Court	One count criminal damage	Two-year diversion program Anger management classes Early termination from probation
Gilbert Municipal Court	One count criminal damage One count reckless driving	Criminal damage charge dropped
Mesa Municipal Court	One count criminal damage One count criminal trespass	Case dismissed Community service
Gilbert Municipal Court	One count criminal damage One count possession/use of dangerous drug One count possession/use of drug paraphernalia One count possession/use of weapon in drug offense One count disorderly conduct	No prison time Three-year diversion program Classes, fines

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Recent Traffic Violation Case Results

In most circumstances, criminal speeding is charged as a class 3 misdemeanor in Arizona, and can come with up to 30 days in jail and a fine of $500. However, if you were arrested, you may have to pay to retrieve your car from an impound lot, and your license may be suspended.

Court	Charges	Results
Highland Justice Court	One count criminal speeding One count racing	Case dismissed Attended traffic school
Flagstaff Municipal Court	One count criminal speeding	Reduced to civil traffic violation
Mesa Justice Court	One count criminal speeding	Reduced to civil traffic violation Attended traffic school
Ironwood Justice Court	One count criminal speeding	Reduced to civil traffic violation Attended traffic school
Highland Justice Court	One count criminal speeding One count racing	Case dismissed Attended traffic school

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Recent Case Results