Phoenix Weapons Charges Attorney

Weapons charges are often immediately serious in nature. While simple possession or possession of a concealed weapon may be considered lesser charges, even these may result in mandatory jail time. The use or possession of a deadly weapon in the commission of a crime will result in more severe penalties and most likely felony charges. A deadly weapon does not have to be a firearm. Any "deadly instrument" may be classified as a deadly weapon if it can be used in such a manner as to cause serious injury or death. As such, knives, a baseball bat, crow bar or even a fist could be classified as a deadly weapon.

State and federal weapons laws are complex. Be sure you have a knowledgeable, experienced lawyer at your side to defend your interests in the face of these charges, so you have the greatest opportunity of avoiding a conviction. Phoenix weapons charges lawyer Richard Suzuki has a background as a former state prosecutor and federal prosecutor. He understands both sides (defense and prosecution) of weapons charges at a state and federal level and can apply this diverse knowledge to his clients' cases.

Building Defense Strategies for Arizona Weapons Charges

There are different avenues your attorney can explore in building your defense against Arizona weapons charges. For example, we can look into constitutional issues: were your 4th Amendment Rights (Search and Seizure) violated, or were your Miranda rights violated? Was there sufficient probable cause for a search warrant? Did the officers exceed the scope of their search? Were you coerced into giving a confession? Was your confession voluntarily given? Were your rights read to you prior to custodial interrogation?

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Suzuki Law Offices takes on weapons charges cases in the Phoenix metropolitan area and throughout the rest of Arizona. Our firm also offers a free initial consultation to discuss your particular case, answer your questions, and see what we can do to assist you.

Contact Phoenix weapons charges attorney Richard Suzuki today for your free consultation.