Aggravated Harassment Defense Attorney in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix laws define aggravated harassment in a few key ways. You can face a charge of this nature if you harass a victim with an order of protection or injunction against harassment (commonly called restraining order) against you, therefore breaching the restraining order, or if you have prior domestic violence conviction(s) against said victim. Arizona officials always charge aggravated harassment as a felony. This can derail your entire future even after serving time. You can lose crucial civil rights like the ability to vote, own a firearm, join the service, find decent housing, or gain employment. We know these accusations come with a lot of anxiety and uncertainty, and our team is here to help. 

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At Charity Clark Law, we approach every aggravated harassment case with compassion and understanding. Our team has 12+ years of felony trial experience and in-depth case law knowledge to show for it. We offer a completely free consultation with our criminal defense attorney, allowing the two of you to sit down and discuss your specific situation. Our defense attorney will analyze every part of your story down to the smallest details and begin developing a relevant defense strategy for the best possible outcome. You’ll also learn what you can expect moving forward based on your case and the prosecuting attorney working the case. We equip you with this guidance to ensure you can make an informed decision about who represents you. If you choose our legal team, we will do everything we can to fight for you. 

Aggravated harassment is always charged as a felony in Arizona, but the degree of the charge depends on the factors of each situation.

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Here are the charges you can expect based on specific circumstances: 

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• Class 6 Felony - If the offender violates a restraining order by harassing the victim, they can receive a class 6 felony. The punishments for this charge include probation, up to 2 years in prison, and fines. 

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• Class 5 Felony - If the offender has a previous domestic violence conviction against the victim, they can receive a class 5 felony. The punishments for this charge include up to 4 years in prison, ineligibility for probation, and fines. 

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These punishments can seem overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate this process alone. Our legal team has handled hundreds of harassment cases, and we can be there every step of the way, guiding you and developing a strong defense.

At Charity Law Clark, our team prioritizes building a custom defense strategy for every aggravated harassment case we handle. With that in mind, there are some proven techniques we can implement to strengthen our argument. 

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Some common defense techniques for aggravated harassment include: 

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• Lack of Intent - To prove lack of intent, you need to show the jury that the actions committed by the offender were not intentional or purposefully done. This may mean the actions were taken out of context or the incident occurred by accident. 

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• Mistaken Identity - You can claim mistaken identity by challenging the accuracy of any identifications made by the alleged victim and present witnesses. This may be credible if the prosecution's main piece of evidence is eyewitness testimony. You can argue on the basis of factors like poor visibility, stress, or bias. 

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• Non-Harassing Behavior - Not all behavior amounts to harassment.  Harassment is a reasonable person standard and must rise to the level of being seriously alarming, annoying, humiliating or distressing.  A good defense can demonstrate that behavior does not rise to this high standard to be harassment. 

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All of these strategies require thorough analysis from an expert to execute them properly. At Charity Clark Law, our experienced criminal defense attorney and legal team can craft the best argument for your case using these techniques. 

At Charity Clark Law, our legal team brings creativity to complex cases such as first aggravated harassment charges. With our firm’s 12+ years of felony trial experience and a history defending crimes of this nature, your case will have a strong and strategic defense completely custom to your circumstances.

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We provide a free consultation with our criminal defense attorney to discuss your specific charges. This evaluation helps us build a unique quote that fits each aspect of your case. Our defense attorney will help explain your charges and their potential consequences based on the prosecutor assigned to your case and the court that will be handling your case. Once that consultation is complete, you will have all of the crucial information necessary to decide if our firm will represent you in your case. Give us a call or email us using our contact form to schedule your free consultation.

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Our firm serves many cities and counties throughout Arizona. If your court case or potential charges are in Maricopa, Pinal, Pima, Yavapai, or Coconino counties, then contact us today to schedule a free consultation!