Phoenix, Arizona Criminal Defense Attorneys

Drive By Shootings in Phoenix

According to A.R.S. §13-1209, a drive-by shooting occurs in the event that a person intentionally discharges a firearm from a motor vehicle at a person, other occupied motor vehicle, or an occupied structure.

Drive-by shootings are serious criminal offenses and are prosecuted to the fullest extent under the law. Those charged with drive by shooting charges face serious consequences whether they were the shooter or not and whether someone was injured/killed or not.

Contact a Phoenix Drive By Shooting Attorney at 1-877-229-9508 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Consequences for Drive-By Shootings

A person convicted of drive-by shooting charges may face the following legal consequences for their actions:

• Drive-By Shooting: All persons convicted of a drive-by shooting will serve a minimum sentence of 7 years in prison with a first offense regardless of whether they injured or killed another person or not.

• Murder Charges: In the event that someone is killed, those convicted of drive-by shooting charges may face 1st Degree Murder charges. Most drive-by shooting involve pre-meditation before they take place and if you are convicted of murder charges in the 1st degree, you may be required to spend the rest of your life in prison without parole.

If you have been accused of a drive-by shooting, you should take the charges seriously. It is important that you contact an experienced Phoenix, Arizona criminal defense attorney who can investigate your case and aggressively defend your rights immediately.

Contact a Phoenix, Arizona Criminal Defense Attorneys

If you are facing murder charges or are being accused of being involved in a drive-by shooting, Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC can help. We have over a decade of experience in providing legal representation to those accused of serious crimes and have the skill required to investigate and litigate your case properly. Many individuals accused of drive-by shootings receive lesser sentences or are acquitted on the basis of false identification, faulty forensics, improper investigative procedures and/or improper police reporting. Our attorneys have the experience and skill to uphold your rights and litigate your case in order to obtain the best outcome possible. Contact us for a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL case evaluation today.

If you are facing murder charges or have been accused of being involved in a drive-by shooting, contact our experienced Phoenix, Arizona criminal defense attorneys today!