Phoenix Lawyer: Defense of Endangerment Charges
Under Arizona law, any reckless act that causes another person to be put in danger of injury or death may result in a misdemeanor or felony charge of endangerment. An endangerment charge can be further categorized as child endangerment or reckless endangerment. In circumstances involving a DUI charge with a passenger present in the car, the drunk driver may also be charged with vehicular endangerment. Endangerment is one of those charges that are often confusing and subject to interpretation. Many prosecutors who don't quite know what else to throw at you may add an endangerment charge in the hopes that something will stick.
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Attorney Scott David Stewart knows that prosecutors are often at a loss when gathering evidence to convict a person of endangerment. So much of the incident may be based on the police officer's personal perspective or circumstantial evidence. As a former prosecutor in the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, criminal defense attorney Scott David Stewart knows that prosecutors sometimes base their case on questionable evidence and probable cause for making the arrest. We don't let their perceptions go unchallenged. We have the professional and technical resources to thoroughly investigate the incident and prepare a strong defense case, based on real evidence that can be clearly understood by a jury, if necessary. If you or a family member has been charged with reckless endangerment, child endangerment, vehicular endangerment or other crime of violence in Arizona, the Law Offices of Scott David Stewart is here to help you. Contact us for a free consultation. We provide effective, personal representation to help you fight for the best possible outcome for your charges.
Get legal help before you are charged
Under state law, the police only have 72 hours to charge you with a crime after arresting you. For a crime of violence such as assault, stabbing or armed robbery, the police may lack enough evidence to charge you immediately. If they release you without charges, don't assume that you are no longer under investigation. If they lack enough evidence, they may still want to stick you with an endangerment charge. Talk to an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. We offer pre-charge representation that can help you understand how your decisions will affect your future.
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