AGGRESSIVE, AFFORDABLE ARIZONA LAWYER FIGHTS ELDER ABUSE CHARGES 24/7
If you or a loved one has been charged with elder abuse in Arizona, it's imperative that you find an experienced attorney to contest the charges. Elder abuse is a serious crime, and a conviction can mean spending time behind bars and the rest of your life looking over your shoulder. Reporting a conviction on job applications can be daunting, which is why you want Paul Ramos in your corner, working tirelessly to prevent the unthinkable from happening.
Types of Arizona Elder Abuse Charges
Elder abuse charges in Arizona are often brought as a result of investigations by Adult Protective Services, which follows up on tips and reports gathered from an complaint website and elder abuse hotline. Elder abuse, which falls under laws prohibiting abuse of vulnerable adults, includes physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect and the improper use of a vulnerable person's financial resources.
The felony classification of elder abuse varies depending upon the circumstances. For example, if the abuse was likely to lead to serious injury or death, it can be classified as a class 2 felony if committed intentionally or knowingly, a class 3 felony if done recklessly, and a class 4 felony if committed with criminal negligence. In other circumstances, the charges can be a class 4 felony for intentionality, a class 5 felony for recklessness, and a class 6 felony for criminal negligence. Depending on the class, prison sentences can range from a year to a dozen years.
Beating an Elder Abuse Charge in Arizona or Surrounding Cities
There are many ways to win an elder abuse case in Arizona, as well as ways to get the charges reduced and penalties minimized. Some of the most common defenses Paul Ramos uses are:
- Asserting that you were mistakenly identified by your accuser
- Claiming that the accuser was confused or their memory was impaired
- Maintaining that the abuse was committed by another person
- Pointing out that a family member leveled the accusation to gain financial control over the person's assets
- Admitting that you made a mistake in judgment, but that it did not cross the threshold into criminality
- Saying that you did not have a legal duty to intervene
- Proving that you have a track record of successfully caring for the person
Paul Ramos Gets Arizona Elder Abuse Charges Dropped & Reduced
If you've been accused of elder abuse, the time to act is NOW. You need an attorney by your side – but not just any attorney. Paul Ramos has been fighting and winning elder abuse cases for nearly 30 years.
We have a solid track record of getting elder abuse charges dismissed in Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa, and cities and towns across Arizona. We're standing by, ready to help you navigate Arizona's complex criminal justice system.
Call us. We'll deliver the aggressive defense you deserve and fight to prevent you from having a conviction haunt you for the rest of your life.
If you've been arrested for elder abuse in Arizona, call elder abuse lawyer Paul Ramos at (480) 247-8558 for a free, confidential case evaluation.