Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney
Defense Lawyer for Resisting Arrest Charges in Phoenix
Resisting arrest refers to a person’s efforts to resist a lawful arrest by a police or law enforcement officer. Any time an individual interferes with a police officer’s lawful attempt to arrest someone, it is considered resisting arrest. Most instances of resisting arrest are physical, meaning the offender uses physical means to avoid an arrest. If the situation escalates and an offender physically harms or threatens an officer, he or she can be charged with assault or battery of a peace officer, which will result in an automatic felony. People can also be charged with resisting arrest if they attempt to run away from a police officer, deceive an officer or provide an officer with false information.
The majority of people who resist arrest do so out of instinctive fear without realizing that they are committing a criminal offense. After resisting arrest, a person now has two criminal charges to face: the original crime he/she was being arrested for, and the crime of resisting arrest. It’s important for people not to resist an arrest, as it will only lead to a penalty and sentence enhancement if they are found guilty in court. Resisting arrest can lead to longer jail & prison sentences, larger fines, additional hours of community service, and more. It’s these reasons that make it so important for people to contact an experienced Phoenix criminal defense lawyer right away if they are facing resisting arrest charges. A good criminal attorney will review your case and help you take the appropriate action to avoid further prosecution and increased legal penalties.
Charged with Resisting Arrest in Phoenix?
Phoenix criminal defense attorney Anthony Knowles has over 15 years of experience in the Arizona criminal justice system, and has the knowledge and skill to successfully fight his clients’ charges for resisting arrest. As a former police officer, Mr. Knowles understands firsthand the arresting officer’s perspective and how he/she is likely to proceed in these types of cases, and utilizes that inside knowledge to his clients’ advantage. Furthermore, Mr. Knowles takes the time to evaluate and look into all aspects of his clients’ cases in order to ensure the arresting officer acted lawfully and had just cause to conduct an arrest. When Attorney Knowles commits to a case, he aggressively protects his clients against the prosecution’s arguments and negotiates for a reduction of the charges or a dismissal of the case altogether.
Contact Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer Anthony Knowles
Attorney Anthony Knowles works tirelessly to provide his clients with the superior defense they need to overcome their resisting arrest charges and obtain a successful verdict in court! To set up a free, no-charge consultation with Phoenix criminal defense attorney Anthony Knowles, please contact the Knowles Law Firm at (602) 702-5431 or (888) 332-5621.
The Knowles Law Firm provides legal services to clients charged with resisting arrest in Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale, and Gilbert, Arizona.