Tempe College Crime Defense Attorney
College is supposed to be a period of enlightenment and fun, but there are times when individuals end up facing charges for crimes committed on college campuses. If you or somebody you love is in this situation, you need to turn to the team at the Ciccarelli Law Offices as soon as possible. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling complex criminal defense cases throughout Arizona, and we have the resources necessary to get you through this. Time is of the essence and regardless of the charge you are facing related to a college or campus, we are here to help.
Turn to the Ciccarelli Law Offices for Help Today
- At the Ciccarelli Law Offices, our team strives for excellence. We bring aggressive advocacy to every case, ensuring the best possible outcome for our clients.
- We are passionate about what we do, and we are compassionate in our treatment of clients, particularly when we are dealing with college students that are just getting their lives started.
- We have the resources necessary to fully investigate any charges levied against our clients by campus police, municipal law enforcement agencies, or state officials.
How Will an Attorney Help a College Crimes Case?
A skilled Tempe college campus crimes attorney will be able to handle every aspect of these charges on your behalf. These cases must be taken seriously because a conviction of a misdemeanor or felony offense can completely jeopardize a person’s college career and future. An attorney will have the resources necessary to conduct a complete investigation into the charges and stand up to aggressive prosecutors and law enforcement officials.
A skilled Tempe college crimes defense lawyer will work with students and their families to craft the best possible defense strategy in an effort to get the charges reduced or dismissed altogether.
Tempe College Crime Cases We Handle
There are various criminal charges that are more likely to occur on college campuses than at other areas around the Tempe area. At the Ciccarelli Law Offices, some of the most common charges that we help college students and others on campuses include the following:
- Use of a fake ID – A.R.S. 4-421(L)
- Underage drinking or possession of alcohol – A.R.S. 4-244(9) or A.R.S. 4-244(41)
- Possession of drug paraphernalia – A.R.S. 13-3415
- DUI – A.R.S. 28-1382
Additionally, there are various types of more serious charges that a person can face in college campus situations. Our attorneys are able to help college students who are facing the following felony offenses:
- Assault – A.R.S. 13-1203
- Theft – A.R.S. 13-1802
- Rape or sexual assault – A.R.S. 13-1406
- Relationship/domestic abuse – A.R.S. 13-3601
- Serious drug crimes – Arizona statute violations
The penalties for the crimes listed above will vary widely depending on the circumstances surrounding each case. In general, misdemeanor offenses result in fines and the possibility of jail time. However, even a relatively minor misdemeanor offense can derail a person’s college career. Felony convictions usually result in prison time, significant fines, as well as a host of lifelong repercussions.
Call a Tempe College Crime Defense Attorney Today
If you or somebody you care about is facing a charge for an incident that occurred at a college campus or during a college-related event, turn to Lee Ciccarelli and his team of experienced attorneys and contact them immediately. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling college crime cases, and we know how important it is to get these charges reduced or dismissed. We know that a criminal record for a college student can be detrimental. Let our Tempe college crime defense attorneys get to work on your behalf – call us today.