Criminal Defense FAQ

Will I go to jail?

Many criminal offenses in Arizona include jail or prison time as part of the punishment if you are convicted.  Even a first DUI will often include jail time.  The more serious the offense, the longer you can expect to spend in jail or prison.  Felony offenses can have a penalty including years in state prison.  It is vital that you have a Scottsdale criminal defense lawyer to fight to defend you, even in minor criminal offenses.  An attorney from the Knowles Law Firm will review your case and advise you what can be done to fight to defend you in court.

Does it matter what lawyer I choose?

Your choice of lawyer is likely one of the most important decisions you can make.  The criminal defense lawyer representing you in the case can be the determining factor in how well the case turns out.  Not all attorneys are equally talented in the courtroom.  You want to ensure that you are represented by a skilled trial attorney as a large percentage of criminal cases result will go to trial.  Attorney Anthony Knowles and the legal team at the firm is prepared to aggressively defend clients in court.

Is it possible to get my case dismissed?

All cases have errors or possibilities for the defense.  With a full evaluation of the evidence against you and the other factors in the case, it can be determined whether serious procedural errors or violations of your constitutional rights occurred in the arrest or in the gathering of the evidence against you.  When there have been errors and violations, it opens the door to court challenges to suppress the evidence.  When there is no evidence, there is no case - often resulting in a dismissed charge. 

What if I am innocent of the crime I am charged with?

Even when you are completely innocent of the crime, you still must defend yourself in court.  The prosecutor thinks you are guilty and that they have the evidence to convict.  In order to protect yourself, you need to ensure you have a defense lawyer who will expose the truth and fight relentlessly for your freedom.

What can the Knowles Law Firm help me with?

The legal team at the firm assists clients in any of the following types of criminal offenses:

• DUI
• Aggravated DUI
• Extreme DUI
• Drug Crimes
• Assault
• Internet Crimes
• Domestic Violence
• Sex Crimes
• Theft Crimes
• Weapon Crimes
• Fraud Crimes
• Juvenile Crimes
• Federal Crimes
• Violent Crimes
• Expungements

Contact a Scottsdale Criminal Defense Lawyer from the Knowles Law Firm if you have been arrested and charged with a criminal offense.