Tucson, Arizona, Felony Criminal Defense Attorney
Douglas W. Taylor
Facing felony charges is a situation that should not be taken lightly. With the help of a knowledgeable felony criminal defense lawyer, such as myself, you may be able to effectively fight the charges and maintain your quality of life.
I focus my attention on representing clients in a wide range of felony criminal defense matters, including:
- Violent crimes such as assault and domestic violence
- Theft offenses including robbery or embezzlement
- Major drug charges, such as drug trafficking, distribution or manufacturing
- Sex crimes including rape
I also handle numerous other types of felony cases for clients. If it is not possible to have your case dismissed, it may be in your best interests to attempt to plead to lesser charges. However, I am a skilled trial attorney who can aggressively defend your rights in court if necessary.
Penalties for a First Offense Felony
Class 6 Felony with No Priors: The least severe felony. Up to two years in prison; up to three years in prison for a dangerous Class 6 felony.
Class 5 Felony with No Priors: Up to two and one-half years in prison; up to four years in prison for a dangerous Class 5 felony.
Class 4 Felony with No Priors: A nondangerous Class 4 felony is punishable by up to three and three-fourths years in prison. A dangerous Class 4 felony is punishable by up to eight years in prison.
Class 3 Felony with No Priors: Up to eight and three-fourths years in prison; up to 15 years in prison for a dangerous Class 6 felony.
Class 2 Felony with No Priors: Up to 12.5 years in prison; up to 21 years in prison for a dangerous Class 6 felony.
- Class 1 felonies have serious consequences and should be discussed with an attorney. Homicide (murder) cases are classified as Class 1 felonies.
- If you have prior convictions on your criminal record, the punishments for these classifications of felonies become more severe.