Monthly Archives: December 2011

30Dec
Arizona Weapons Charges – What is considered a weapon in Arizona?

Posted by Naegle Law | Posted in Weapons Law

Arizona Weapons Charges – What is considered a weapon in Arizona?

Weapons crimes are some of the most serious crimes you can face in the state of Arizona. Arizona weapons charges are usually paired with another criminal charge including robbery or aggravated assault. You can also be charged with a weapons crime if you’re on probation and violate that probation because you possess a weapon. In Arizona, a conviction for a felony weapons charge can carry a jail or prison sentence.

What is considered a weapon in Arizona?

A deadly weapon does not always equate to carrying a firearm. Weapons such as knives and even blunt instruments can be considered deadly weapons. Any weapon that can be used in a manner to cause serious injury or death to another individual can be considered a deadly weapon.

Arizona Weapons Charges Defense Attorney

At the Naegle Law Firm, we know the complexities of Arizona state law and federal laws regarding the possession of weapons. We are available to defend you against any gun or Arizona weapons charge, including:

Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm
Endangerment
Aggravated Assault
Using a Weapon in a Threatening Manner
Displaying a Firearm
Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Armed Robbery or Burglary

Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney, Charlie Naegle, has handled all types of weapon crimes and gun crimes, including stand-alone misconduct charges and enhancements on a number of other felony charges including:

Possession during commission of a crime
Prohibited possessor
Prohibited firearms
Illegal in possession
Altered serial number
Unlawful concealment

If you are facing weapons charges in the East Valley, contact Mesa Weapons Attorney, Charlie Naegle. Call 602-663-9958 to schedule your free immediate consultation today.

28Dec
Drug Defense Attorney Mesa AZ – Drug Transportation Crimes

Posted by Naegle Law | Posted in AZ Drug Possession

Drug Defense Attorney Mesa AZ – Drug Transportation Crimes

Border Patrol in Southern Arizona reported this week that they seized nearly 520 tons of marijuana in 2011. So what happens during a drug transportation case? The transportation of illegal substances is a serious offense wherever you may be. In the state of Arizona, there are very serious penalties that are associated with drug crimes because of our close proximity to an international border. If you are charged with transporting drugs, one of the main focuses that the prosecuting attorney will attempt to prove is that the drugs in question were being transported with intent to sell. Evidence that can be used against an individual being accused of transporting drugs for sale include:

Quantity of substance
Way substances were packaged
Presence of scales or other paraphernalia
Presence of ledgers
Other relevant evidence

Convictions involving the transportation and sale of illegal drugs carry very severe penalties and have lasting effects. If you are being accused of a crime that involves the illegal transportation of drugs, contact Mesa AZ Drug Defense Attorney, Charlie Naegle for an immediate, free consultation. Call 602-663-9958 or fill out the consultation request form below to schedule this immediate consultation.

26Dec
DUI Attorney Arizona – Ten Things to Do if You are Stopped for a DUI

Posted by Naegle Law | Posted in AZ DUI Law

DUI Attorney Arizona – Ten Things to Do if You are Stopped for a DUI in Arizona

If you are stopped and the officer that pulls you over suspects that you are driving while intoxicated, there are a number of things you should do EVEN IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN DRINKING. Remember, the officer is not only looking for a blood alcohol concentration level of .08 or above, they are looking for any level of intoxication and can arrest you for a DUI even if you are only impaired to the slightest degree.

Safely pull over to the side of the road or pull into the next parking lot and park in a parking spot. The officer will be watching how you manage the vehicle after he turns on his lights.
Conduct yourself in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner.
At the officer’s request, provide your license, registration and proof of insurance.
Invoke your right to remain silent while remaining courteous. Answer all the officer’s questions with this response, “I can only answer your questions on the advice of my attorney.”
Politely decline any request to perform coordination, balance or eye tests.
Politely refuse consent when the officer asks to search you or your car.
DO NOT submit to a Portable Breath Test (PBT). A PBT is different than an Intoxilyzer machine that the officer may have you breathe into later.
Demand an immediate, private and free call to Charlie Naegle at 602-663-9958 (available 24 hours a day) who will then direct you on how to proceed with future blood and chemical tests.
Invoke your right to obtain an independent chemical test of your blood or urine and ask for a sample of your blood, breath or urine to be preserved for this.
Contact Charlie Naegle for a free case consultation and to avoid an automatic driver’s license suspension.

When you hire the Naegle Law Firm, you work directly with Charlie Naegle. Work with an Arizona DUI Attorney who treats you like an individual, not a number.

If you need to speak to an attorney further about Arizona DUI law, call now for a free, 24/7 DUI consultation with Arizona DUI Attorney, Charlie Naegle. Call 602-663-9958 for immediate service or use the form below and someone from the firm will be in touch with you shortly.

21Dec
DUI Arrests are Down but DUI-Related Crashes Are Up In Southern Arizona

Posted by Naegle Law | Posted in AZ DUI Law

Important Stats:

Last year, the Tucson Police Department cut its DUI squad in half due to budget cuts and now the department is saying that DUI arrests are down and DUI-related crashes are up because of the change.

During the 2009-2010 fiscal year, the Tucson DUI squad made 3,206 arrests. That number dropped to only 2,388 DUI arrests during the 2010-2011 fiscal year, making it a 26% drop between the two years. Meanwhile, DUI-related crashes rose by almost a full percent.

The DUI squad reported that it only works Wednesday through Saturday nights. They didn’t conduct any checkpoints this year, choosing to focus on saturation patrols that let the officers monitor places with a high rate of DUI’s.

We’re NOT focusing on these numbers in an attempt to tell people they are less likely to be caught drinking and driving. There is never a reason to drink and drive. What we want to show you is that these statistics DO mean it’s even more important for people to know their rights if they are ever pulled over and suspected of drunk driving. Not all Arizona police officers are trained to conduct DUI investigations and if DUI squads are being cut, you are more likely to be pulled over by a police officer NOT familiar with Arizona DUI law.

When you have a number of well-trained DUI officers with specific DUI training and experience, you are more likely to be treated fairly and in accordance with the law. Officers not trained in DUI arrests may not know the ins and outs of Arizona DUI law and not present you fairly in court or in police records. This is another reason why it is so important to have an Arizona DUI Attorney review your case before moving forward in any court proceeding. An experience attorney will investigate police records and how you were treated by police, establishing the best possible defense for your case and minimizing your sentence because of your defense.

Get The Help You Need

When you hire the Naegle Law Firm, you work directly with Charlie Naegle. Work with a firm who treats you like an individual, not a number.

If you need to speak to an Arizona DUI Attorney about the issues related to a DUI arrest, call now for a free, 24/7 DUI consultation with Charlie Naegle (DUI Attorney Arizona). Call 602-663-9958 for immediate service or use the form below and someone from the firm will be in touch with you shortly.

14Dec
Define Vandalism in Juvenile Court – Juvenile Defense Attorney Mesa AZ

Posted by Naegle Law | Posted in AZ Property Crime

Define Vandalism in Juvenile Court – Juvenile Defense Attorney Mesa AZ

How is vandalism defined in juvenile court?

Vandalism in juvenile court is taken just as seriously as it is in adult court proceedings. Vandalism is defined as the willful and malicious destruction or public or private property, and vandalism crimes include, but are not limited to:

Graffiti
Breaking windows
Damaging road signs
Slashing or puncturing tires
Defacing edifices
Underage possession of aerosol paint containers
Bashing or blowing up mailboxes
Throwing eggs
Keying cars

Many juveniles or children see these types of crimes as harmless pranks, but charges are brought and enforced, juveniles are held fully accountable for the destruction.

A guilty verdict in juvenile court for vandalism may stay with your child for life. This is one of many reasons it is so important to involve a lawyer to protect your child’s interests and criminal record in juvenile court. Their future may be on the line whether they are looking into military or church service, scholarships, finding a job, or enrolling in a college or university.

Charlie Naegle will work to see that your child gets back on track and will negotiate and fight for the best possible outcome for your child’s future.   If you are looking for an experienced Mesa juvenile attorney to represent you or your child facing vandalism or other criminal charges, contact The Naegle Law Firm today.

Call 602-663-9958 to schedule your free anytime, anywhere consultation with Mesa Juvenile Defense Attorney, Charlie Naegle, or use the consultation request form below and someone from the firm will be in touch with you shortly. When you hire the Naegle Law Firm, you work directly with Charlie Naegle who will treat you like an individual and not just another number.