Tucson Lawyer Defending Felony Offenses
A felony conviction on your record can have a devastating impact. It may be hard to see how much your life will be impacted by a felony conviction today, but an experienced attorney can help you understand the long-term consequences and take every opportunity to fight the charges. With over fifteen years of criminal law experience, attorney Janet Altschuler protects people accused of a wide range of Arizona felony offenses.
Fighting for the Best Possible Result
Contact Criminal Defense Attorney Janet Altschuler
If you have been charged with a felony, there are a number of things you can do to keep it off your record. While she fights all charges in court, attorney Altschuler will work to have your felony charge reduced to a misdemeanor, if appropriate. A misdemeanor conviction will still have criminal consequences, but a felony conviction will impact:
- Voting Rights
- Ownership of Guns and Ammunition
- Job Applications
- Student Loans
- Home Loans
- Car Loans
- Government Benefits
In a competitive job market, you do not want a felony conviction on your record. Potential employers will always favor someone who does not have a felony on their record, regardless of your qualifications.
With over fifteen years of experience handling cases from both sides of the courtroom, attorney Janet Altschuler knows how to find the legal and factual deficiencies in the prosecution's case. Whether you choose to pursue a resolution in court or through negotiation, she is prepared to handle a wide range of Arizona felony offenses, including:
- Robbery
- Armed Robbery
- Theft
- Kidnapping
- Assault
- Drug Possession
- Drug Sale
- Drug Transportation
- Sex Crimes
- Fraud
- Felony DUI
- Aggravated DUI
If you do end up with a felony offense on your record, there are ways to handle the consequences. Arizona law allows individuals the chance to request a motion to set aside a felony conviction. If the sentencing judge grants this motion, your lost rights listed above could be restored.
Contact the Firm
Located in Tucson, the law office of Janet Altschuler represents the accused throughout Arizona. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, attorney Altschuler also makes in-jail and in-custody visits by appointment. Contact her today for a free initial consultation.
