Eric Engan

About Eric Engan

I graduated from Arizona State University College of Law in 1994 and have been practicing law in Mohave County for almost 30 years now.  I started in criminal defense and have defended over 40 felony jury trials as a deputy legal defender.  In 1999, I went into private practice and continued practicing criminal defense, but also added the practice of family law.  This includes dissolution of marriages, property and debt division, spousal maintenance (alimony), paternity, legal decision-making and parenting time (sometimes known as “custody”), child support, and grandparents’ rights.  I have been in trial on those issues more times than I can count and appear in court with considerable frequency.  I am known for telling my clients not what they want to hear, but objectively how their case looks by examination of their facts, and application of the law to those facts.  My clients appreciate that I am down to earth in my communications and I tell them what they need to hear.  And, if the case can’t be resolved by negotiation, then off to trial we go, and I pride myself on being prepared and skilled in presentation.  While you can’t win every case, I believe that overall, the client walks away happy that they either prevailed, or put in the most diligent fight possible.

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• Law School: Arizona State

Common questions about Criminal Defense in Arizona

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What rights do I lose with a felony conviction in Arizona?

A felony conviction results in loss of voting rights (until completion of the sentence; restored automatically for first-time felons under ARS § 13-907), the right to possess firearms (ARS § 13-3101), the right to serve on a jury, and certain professional licenses. Some rights are restored automatically; others require a petition to the court under ARS § 13-908.

What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony in Arizona?

Arizona criminal offenses are classified by severity under Title 13 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Misdemeanors fall into Classes 1-3 (maximum 6 months in jail and $2,500 fine for a Class 1 misdemeanor under ARS § 13-707). Felonies fall into Classes 1-6, with Class 1 (homicide) the most serious and Class 6 the least; felony convictions carry prison exposure and the potential loss of civil rights including firearms ownership.

How long does a criminal case take in Arizona?

Misdemeanors typically resolve within 60-180 days from arraignment. Felonies most commonly take 6-18 months from filing to resolution; complex or multi-defendant cases can run 2 or more years. Defendants have speedy-trial rights under Rule 8 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure: in custody felony cases must be tried within 150 days of arraignment, out-of-custody within 180 days, with limited extensions.

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