Felony Defense Attorney Tempe | Former Prosecutor | Beam Law PLC
Urgent - Felony Charges

Felony Defense
Former Prosecutor Fighting for You

Facing felony drug charges or aggravated DUI in Tempe? These are life-changing accusations that demand immediate, experienced defense. As a former felony prosecutor, I know the stakes and how to protect your freedom.

TIME IS CRITICAL: Felony charges move fast. Evidence is being built against you right now. The sooner you call, the more options we have to fight.

Felony Charges We Defend

Focused on drug possession and aggravated DUI defense in Tempe

Felony Drug Possession

Any amount of dangerous drugs, narcotic drugs, or possession of marijuana over statutory limits becomes a felony with prison exposure.

Common Felony Drug Charges:

  • Cocaine possession (any amount)
  • Methamphetamine possession
  • Heroin or fentanyl possession
  • Prescription drugs without prescription
  • MDMA/Ecstasy possession
  • Possession with intent to sell
  • Drug possession in drug-free zone

Aggravated / Felony DUI

DUI becomes a felony with certain aggravating factors. Mandatory prison time applies even for first offense aggravated DUI.

When DUI Becomes Felony:

  • 3rd DUI in 7 years
  • DUI with suspended license
  • DUI with child under 15 in car
  • Wrong-way DUI on highway
  • DUI with ignition interlock device
  • DUI causing injury or death
  • Extreme DUI with priors

Why Felonies Are Different

The stakes are exponentially higher with felony charges

Prison Not Jail

Felonies can mean state prison, not county jail. Longer sentences, harsher conditions, far from family.

Rights Lost

Lose right to vote, own guns, serve on jury. Some rights may never be restored for certain convictions.

Career Over

Most professional licenses gone. Government jobs impossible. Many careers closed forever.

Immigration

Deportation issues for non-citizens. Visa renewals denied.

No Probation

Many felonies require mandatory prison. Judge can't give probation even if they want to.

Former Prosecutor Advantage

I prosecuted felonies. Now I use that knowledge defending you.

How I Fight Felonies

As a former felony prosecutor, I know exactly how the state builds these cases. I know their strategies, their weaknesses, and their pressure points. This insider knowledge is your advantage.

Felony cases require aggressive defense from day one. We attack every weakness, challenge every assumption, and fight for every possible advantage.

Constitutional Challenges

Illegal searches, Miranda violations, due process issues. One constitutional violation can destroy the state's entire case.

Evidence Suppression

Keep damaging evidence out of court. No valid search warrant? Evidence gone. Chain of custody broken? Evidence inadmissible.

Plea Negotiations

Sometimes best outcome is reduced charges. Felony to misdemeanor. Prison to probation. My prosecutor relationships matter here.

Trial Ready

If we can't get a dismissal or acceptable plea, we go to trial. 15+ years trial experience. Prosecutors know I'm not afraid of jury.

Mitigation

Treatment programs, character witnesses, employment history. Build case for minimum sentence if conviction happens.

Emergency Defense

Felony Charges? Call Immediately.

Every hour matters with felony charges. The state is building their case right now. You need a former felony prosecutor fighting back immediately.