Violent Crime Lawyers in Phoenix
Aggressive Defense for High-Stakes Cases in Maricopa County
An allegation of a violent crime completely turns your life upside down before you ever set foot inside a courtroom. An arrest or active police investigation can instantly jeopardize your employment, harm your personal reputation, strain family relationships, and threaten your baseline freedom.
In Arizona, prosecutors pursue violent offenses with extreme aggression. If you or a loved one is facing charges, you cannot afford a passive defense. Faussette & Faussette, PLLC provides the elite, high-stakes criminal defense required to challenge the state's case and fight for your future.
If you are under investigation, have been arrested, or charged, call (602) 905-2833 or message us online for a free initial 15-minute consultation with a Phoenix violent crime attorney. Meetings can be held virtually for your convenience.
Why the First 48 Hours Matter
Law enforcement officers and Maricopa County prosecutors begin building their case against you the second an incident is reported. They actively pull surveillance footage, interview witnesses, analyze digital communications, and lock in evidence designed to secure a conviction.
Hiring experienced legal representation early changes the dynamic of an investigation. When our firm gets involved immediately, we can:
- Intervene directly with investigators to prevent you from accidentally making self-incriminating statements.
- Preserve critical, time-sensitive evidence, such as private dashcam footage or building security logs, before it is erased.
- Examine allegations before formal charges are filed, occasionally convincing prosecutors to drop or reduce charges before the case hits the court docket.
Why Choose Faussette & Faussette, PLLC?
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Client-Focused RepresentationEvery case begins with understanding your unique circumstances, allowing the firm to build personalized legal strategies that protect your interests.
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Honest & Transparent CommunicationClients receive clear guidance, straightforward answers, and regular updates so they can make informed decisions throughout their case.
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Aggressive When It Matters MostWhether negotiating a settlement or fighting in court, the firm stands up for clients' rights and pursues the best possible outcome.
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Experienced Legal AdvocacyWith nearly a decade of experience, Faussette & Faussette provides knowledgeable representation in criminal defense, personal injury, and family law matters.
The Reality of Arizona’s "Dangerous Offense" Laws
Arizona enforces some of the harshest sentencing structures in the country for violent crimes. Under A.R.S. § 13-105(13), if the prosecution alleges a “dangerous offense," meaning the crime involved a deadly weapon, a dangerous instrument (like a vehicle), or caused serious physical injury, the stakes rise exponentially.
Mandatory prison time: Under Arizona law, a "dangerous nature” enhancement eliminates the possibility of probation. Even for a first-time offender, a conviction carries mandatory, flat prison terms where you must serve at least 85% of your sentence before becoming eligible for release.
Depending on the specific classification of your charge, the mandatory minimums for a single, first-time dangerous offense can be severe.
- Class 2 felony (for example, armed robbery): Seven to 21 years in prison.
- Class 3 felony (for example, aggravated assault with a weapon): Mandatory five to 15 years in prison.
- Class 4 felony (for example, certain weapons charges): Four to eight years in prison.
Hear about our clients experience with us
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"Got my entire case diverted and won’t even show up on my record."Nick Faussette was incredibly competent and amazingly attentive from the very start.- Ross M.
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"Communicative, honest, pragmatic and highly competent attorneys."Assess your situation grounded in the law to create a comprehensive strategy to provide the best possible outcome.- CC
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"Her representation was thorough and well prepared."She is overjoyed, relieved and pleasantly surprised with the simplicity and swiftness.- James M.
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"They've done amazing and incredibly outstanding job."If I had a way for giving Jacob Faussette 100 stars, I could have done so, but since 5 is the highest, then he deserves all of them.- Satisfied Client
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"I would not hesitate to work with him."He did such an amazing job and really helped my family.- Ketsia A.
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"Jacob Faussette is the best lawyer ever"I would recommend anyone to have Jacob fight for your justice.- Julienne B.
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"I'm 100% satisfied!"Jacob was assigned my case by the public defender's office but worked my case as if I paid him $20,000.- Gary G.
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"I've been affiliated with the Faussette brothers for a while now."Jake and Nick will fight through a blizzard or sandstorm to make sure your case doesn't turn into ruins.- Joey B.
Violent Crime Charges We Defend
Our legal team brings more than 30 years of combined legal experience to aggressive defense representation. We represent individuals facing the full spectrum of misdemeanor and felony violent offenses across Maricopa County, including:
- Assault and battery – simple assault, aggravated assault, and threatening/intimidating
- Domestic violence – standard and aggravated charges
- Homicide offense – first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter, and negligent homicide
- Theft with force – robbery, aggravated robbery, and armed robbery
- Weapons and gang crimes – drive-by shooting allegations, kidnapping, and gang-related violent crimes
Custom Strategies to Expose Weaknesses in the State's Case
We do not use a one-size-fits-all approach. Violent crime cases are rarely open-and-shut; they depend heavily on conflicting witness accounts, complex forensic evidence, and questions of intent.
Our trial preparation process is built to dismantle the state's narrative by focusing on key tactical areas:
- Justification and self-defense. We heavily analyze the timelines to build robust defenses under Arizona’s self-defense (A.R.S. § 13-404) and defense-of-others (A.R.S. § 13-406) statutes.
- Constitutional review. We closely audit law enforcement actions to identify unlawful searches, illegal seizures, Miranda violations, or coercive interrogations.
- Forensic and medical deconstruction. Our team scrutinizes the state's physical evidence, ballistic reports, DNA transfers, and medical records to find critical inconsistencies.
- Credibility and bias audits. We vet complaining witnesses and state informants to uncover hidden motives, conflicting statements, or outright fabrications.
Put Proven Experience in Your Corner
When everything is on the line, you deserve an advocate who provides honest guidance, transparent communication, and unyielding trial advocacy. Let our Phoenix violent crime defense lawyers stand between you and the state.
Call (602) 905-2833 or contact us online to schedule your free case review if you are under investigation or have been arrested for a violent crime.
