The criminal defense lawyers at JacksonWhite Law have more than ten years of experience defending clients throughout Arizona. We’ve helped clients receive reduced penalties, dismissed charges and flexible legal results that make it easier to move on after your case.Â
View our recent case results below to get a better idea of how our criminal defense attorneys provide first-class service to their clients.
DUI Case Results
In Arizona, DUIs are a common offense – there were over 30,000 DUI arrests in 2021 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.
Kyrene Justice Court​
Two Counts DUI
Results: MADD classes, ignition interlock device, drug screening/counseling, no jail time
Maricopa Superior Court​
Two counts juvenile DUI, false report to law enforcement, leaving the scene
Results: Charge decreased to MiP, probation until age 18, community service, detention, life skills program
Scottsdale City Court
One count DUI, speeding – failure to avoid collision, failure to drive on right side of road, unsafe lane change, driving across gore area, yield sign violation
Results: Class 1 misdemeanor DUI, drug screening, fines, all other charges dismissed
Maricopa Superior Court​
One count DUI – drugs or metabolite, One count DUI – impaired to the slightest degree​
Results: Class 1 misdemeanor DUI, fines, classes, one-year supervised probation, no jail time​
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.
Scottsdale Municipal Court​
One count extreme DUI, one count DUI over .08% BAC, one count DUI
Results: Case dismissed​
Peoria Municipal Court​
Charges: One count extreme DUI, one count failure to appear​
Results: Reduced to reckless driving​
Tempe Superior Court​
One count extreme DUI without driver’s license​
Results: Two years unsupervised probation​
Gilbert Municipal Court​
One count extreme DUI (second offense)​
Results: Charge reduced to non-extreme DUI, no jail time, fines, probation​
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.
Under Arizona law, Possession of marijuana is illegal unless you have a valid medical marijuana card or you are over the age of 21 and possess no more than one ounce of marijuana
Globe Superior Court​
One count possession of marijuana for sale, possession of drug paraphernalia, misconduct involving weapons, child abuse, endangerment
Results: Reduced to attempted possession of marijuana for sale, probation, community service, fines and court costs​
Maricopa Superior Court​
One count possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale, possession of drug paraphernalia
Results: Reduced to solicitation to commit possession of marijuana, probation, substance abuse classes, fines​
Maricopa Superior Court​
One count possession/use of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia
Results: Possession of drug paraphernalia charge dropped, probation, substance abuse classes, fines, no jail time​
Maricopa Superior Court​
One count possession of marijuana​
Results: Charges dismissed after successful completion of two-year TASC program​
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.
Maricopa Superior Court​
One count possession of narcotic drug​
Results: Prosecution suspended, drug testing for two years​
Maricopa Superior Court​
One count possession/use of narcotic drugs, possession/use of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia
Results: Prosecution suspended, two years of Treatment Assessment Screening Center (TASC) program​
Maricopa Superior Court​
One count possession of drug paraphernalia, marijuana violations
Results: Case dismissed within six months, two years of TASC program​
Yavapai County Superior Court​
One count transporting narcotic drugs for sale, possession of a deadly weapon, possession of narcotic drugs, DUI, driving on a suspended license, using a stolen or fictitious plate​
Results: Charges reduced to attempted sale of narcotic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and DUI, 150 days in jail, probation and fines​
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.
Maricopa Superior Court​
One count juvenile third degree burglary, juvenile attempted second degree burglary
Results: Letter of apology, community service, probation​
Maricopa Superior Court​
Two counts juvenile DUI, juvenile false report to law enforcement, juvenile leaving the scene of a non-injury accident
Results: Charge decreased to MiP, probation, community service, detention, substance abuse program​
Maricopa Superior Court​
Two counts juvenile third degree burglary, juvenile theft, juvenile criminal trespass
Results: Charges reduced to class 6 undesignated felony theft, probation, restitution​
Maricopa Superior Court​
One count juvenile assault/reckless injury
Results: Case dismissed​
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.
Glendale City Court​
One count domestic violence, disorderly conduct
Results: Domestic violence charge dropped, diversion program, anger management classes​
Mesa Municipal Court​
One count domestic violence​
Results: Case dismissed​
Gilbert Municipal Court​
One count domestic violence, criminal damage
Results: Diversion program, domestic violence classes​
Scottsdale City Court​
One count domestic violence – assault, criminal damage, disorderly conduct
Results: Reduced to disorderly conduct (class 1 misdemeanor)​
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.
Mesa Municipal Court​
One count disorderly conduct
Results: Case dismissed​
Mesa Municipal Court​
One count disorderly conduct – fighting, one count assault – touched to injure
Results: Case dismissed, fines, apology letter​
Chandler Municipal Court​
One count disorderly conduct
Results: Case dismissed, anger management classes, fines​
Mesa City Court​
One count disorderly conduct
Results: Case dismissed
Maricopa County Superior Court
One count disorderly conduct with a deadly weapon
Results: Diversion Program
