If you are facing allegations of conspiracy in Phoenix, AZ, it’s essential to obtain highly qualified legal representation immediately. Prosecutors treat conspiracy crimes seriously and can pursue charges even if the planned crime itself was not fully carried out.
Our Phoenix criminal defense attorney has decades of experience handling criminal matters and will do everything possible to defend your rights and your future. Whether you’ve been arrested or are facing an investigation, we’ll stand by your side and protect you.
Contact Orent Law Offices, PLC, at (480) 656-7301 to schedule a free consultation with a Phoenix conspiracy attorney. During your confidential appointment, you can discuss your situation and learn about your legal rights.
Being arrested and charged with conspiracy can turn your life upside down. Immediate action in seeking legal guidance greatly improves the outlook of your case.
Here’s why you should work with Orent Law Offices in Phoenix, Arizona:
We start by offering an initial, complimentary evaluation where we will review all aspects of the charges against you. Once we fully grasp the situation, our goal is to translate these complex charges into less complicated language so that you clearly understand what you’re facing along with potential outcomes.
We will conduct a thorough investigation into your case, which includes reviewing all of the prosecutor’s evidence and diving deep to uncover anything else that could be beneficial to fighting your charges. By analyzing both the prosecution’s evidence and seeking out additional information, we can build a solid legal defense.
We have extensive experience in negotiation and will leverage this skill to your advantage. Depending on the specifics of your case, it may be possible to negotiate a favorable resolution without going to trial. This could include reduced charges or alternative sentencing measures, such as diversion programs that focus on rehabilitation.
If negotiations aren’t possible or you aren’t interested, we will take your case to trial and fight for you in the courtroom. We are fully prepared to aggressively represent you at trial by cross-examining witnesses, poking holes in the prosecutor’s case, and presenting evidence showing your innocence.
Facing criminal charges of any kind is an overwhelming experience for any defendant. If you need assistance, contact Orent Law Offices, PLC to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced Phoenix conspiracy lawyer.
In Arizona, facing criminal conspiracy charges is a serious matter with potentially severe consequences. To be convicted of conspiracy in Arizona, the prosecutor must prove the following:
You and at least one other person must have agreed to commit a crime. This agreement does not have to be in writing and doesn’t even have to be spoken out loud. The agreement can simply be shown by your conduct. The exact details also do not have to be agreed upon.
To be found guilty of conspiracy, there must be evidence showing that you had a genuine intention to participate and carry out the agreed-upon crime.
If your agreement to participate was insincere – like instances where someone agrees as part of an undercover law enforcement operation or informants who have no real intention to commit the crime – it cannot lead to a conviction.
Additionally, individuals whose involvement was never serious (like comments made sarcastically or as a joke with no actual intention behind them) would typically not be held criminally liable under conspiracy laws.
The last element is that you or a co-conspirator must take an overt action towards accomplishing the criminal act. This act doesn’t need to be significant and does not have to be illegal.
For example, something as seemingly minor as placing a phone call could be enough. As long as the act functioned to advance and execute the agreed-upon criminal plan, it is enough to satisfy this element.
There are exceptions to the overt act requirement. According to Arizona law, if your alleged conspiracy involved committing any felony against someone else or you had planned on violating sections 13-1508 (first-degree burglary) or 13-1704 (arson of an occupied structure), you can still be convicted of conspiracy even without evidence of an overt act.
In these specific instances, intent and agreement alone could be sufficient for conviction.
Understanding and navigating conspiracy charges in Arizona requires a comprehensive understanding of the elements of the charges.
In Arizona, the penalties for conspiracy convictions are tied to the seriousness of the crime that was planned. Essentially, if you’re found guilty of conspiring to commit a particular offense, the severity of your charges will align with the offense that was or would have been carried out.
For example, if you’re convicted of conspiracy to commit an act classified as a class 2 felony, the conspiracy charge itself will be a class 2 felony.
The primary exception is if you’re charged with conspiring to commit a class 1 felony. In that case, it’s punishable by life imprisonment without the possibility of release until at least 25 years have been served.
This means the possible penalties for conspiracy include:
Depending on the class of felony you’re convicted of conspiring to commit, you may face years or even life imprisonment.
For lesser offenses that fall under lower-level felony or misdemeanor conspiracy, a shorter jail sentence rather than prison might be imposed.
In some cases, especially where mitigating factors are present, or if it’s your first offense or a less serious underlying charge, probation could be considered. This would mean living in your community under specific court-ordered conditions instead of serving time in jail or prison.
Significant financial penalties can be levied for conspiracy convictions, potentially amounting to tens of thousands of dollars depending on the severity and classifications of the offense.
In Arizona, conspiracy convictions come with steep penalties and can significantly affect your life. Make sure you reach out to a Phoenix criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible if you find yourself in this situation.
If you find yourself arrested for conspiracy, it can be an incredibly stressful situation, as you’re facing serious criminal consequences. However, there are several defenses that your lawyer may be able to raise on your behalf. Some common ones include:
A key element in a conspiracy charge is knowledge and intent. If you genuinely had no knowledge of any criminal plan or intent by the other parties involved, this can serve as a defense. It needs to be shown that you were not aware of the conspiracy or any related criminal activities.
Another defense is the absence of any overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy, as long as the alleged conspiracy did not involve charges of first-degree burglary or arson. Mere agreement without any action towards committing the crime usually does not suffice for a conviction.
Renunciation occurs when a conspirator decisively withdraws from the conspiracy, and this can be considered a valid defense. You must show that you made a voluntary and complete renunciation of the crime and alerted law enforcement or took steps to prevent the crime from happening. This is an affirmative defense, meaning the burden is on you to prove your renunciation.
Simply being present at the scene of a crime or where conspirators are meeting does not necessarily mean you were part of the conspiracy. This defense underscores that without active participation or evidence that you had anything to do with the criminal plan, mere physical presence isn’t enough for a conviction.
Building a strong defense against conspiracy charges requires comprehensive knowledge and strategic legal action. It’s imperative to have an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side who can evaluate the specifics of your case and apply the most suitable defenses to protect your future.
Dealing with conspiracy charges can be scary and complicated, but you don’t have to face it alone. With an experienced attorney on your side, navigating this challenging situation becomes much easier.
Remember, a criminal charge is not a conviction – there’s always room to fight for your future and your freedom. Contact Orent Law Offices, PLC to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Phoenix conspiracy defense attorney.
