Phoenix Stalking Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Phoenix, Arizona

Stalking is a criminal offense which is related to harassment, continuous contact, watching, following, or threatening another person. Stalking most often occurs over a period of time, placing the victim in reasonable fear for his or her safety, or for the safety of his or her immediate family members. Stalking may be committed by way of the internet and computers, and in these situations it may be referred to as "cyber stalking."

Phoenix criminal defense attorney Richard Suzuki is here to help. If you or someone you know has been accused of stalking, it is crucial to obtain legal counsel immediately. The alleged victim may have already taken out a restraining order against you, prohibiting any further contact or making it unlawful for you to go within a certain distance of the victim. Attorney Suzuki can assist you in challenging the restraining order and can also begin protecting your rights in regard to your criminal charges, taking immediate action to mitigate the many negative consequences of these allegations.

Arizona Stalking Charges

Under Arizona Law, stalking is a class 5 or class 3 felony offense, depending on the case.

• Class 5 felony stalking - engaging in a course of conduct (two or more instances of threats, watching, or following) that causes the victim to be in reasonable fear of his or her safety or of the safety of the victim's immediate family. Punishable by 9 months to 2 years in prison.
• Class 3 felony stalking - engaging in a course of conduct that places the victim in reasonable fear of death, or in reasonable fear of death of an immediate family member. Punishable by 2 ½ to 7 years in prison.

Suzuki Law Offices represents clients in the Phoenix metropolitan area and throughout the rest of Arizona. Our firm takes on a broad scope of violent criminal offenses, including those involving stalking and harassment. We are dedicated to providing personal attention and aggressive representation to each one of our clients, and we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your particular case.

Contact Phoenix stalking lawyer Richard Suzuki today for your free consultation.