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Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency (A.R.S. 13-2915)

By DM Cantor, a Top-Ranking Criminal Defense firm in Arizona for the last 6 years in a row by Ranking Arizona Magazine!  (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)

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DM Cantor’s Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists (Left to Right) Managing Partner, Christine Whalin; Founding Partner, David Michael Cantor

Over 165 Complete Criminal Jury Trial Acquittals (i.e., Not Guilty on All Charges).  The most in Arizona history by a single law firm!

Plus an additional 200+ Miscellaneous Crimes Pre-Indictment “Turn-Downs,” Dismissals, and Charge Reduction Miscellaneous Crimes Victories!

Beware of Miscellaneous Crimes Crimes Defense “Pretenders”:  Any law firm or Attorney can have DM Cantor’s Phoenix Miscellaneous Crimes Attorney and Miscellaneous Crimes Lawyer website information re-written by artificial intelligence (AI), and then they can post it online as their own “knowledge base.”  But they cannot falsely list our Jury Trial Complete Acquittals, or Board Certifications as their own.  Also, many Attorneys claim that they “Specialize” in defending Miscellaneous Crimes charges or Criminal Defense, but only a “Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist” is allowed by the State Bar of Arizona to use this title as their own, per the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization.

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As of the start of 2025, the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization listed only 62 Criminal Law Specialists in the entire State.  Of these 62, only 41 are located in Maricopa County and are allowed to handle private cases.  DM Cantor has 2 Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialists, no other law firm in Arizona has more.  When defending Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Crimes Allegations, it is critical to have as many Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialists on your Legal Team as is possible.

The Specialization process is so rigorous that only 34 current Criminal Law Specialists were Certified since the turn of the Century!  In addition, all Specialists must be approved for Re-Certification every 5 years.  At DM Cantor, our 2 Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists have conducted Jury Trials on countless Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Crimes cases.

Every Major Felony Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Crimes case defended by DM Cantor includes at least 1 Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist on the legal team who is directly handling or supervising the Defense.

We wouldn’t have it any other way.

The Best Phoenix Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Law Team in Arizona

How do you know who has the best Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Legal Defense Firm in Arizona?  You begin by looking at the team’s experience.  David Michael Cantor is a former Prosecutor, and a highly experienced Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency in Arizona Attorney who became a member of the Arizona State Bar in 1989.  David then began his Arizona legal practice as an Assistant City Prosecutor for the City of Phoenix.  Considered as one of the Top Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Crime Defense Lawyers in Arizona, he then founded his own Criminal Defense firm and Arizona Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Crime Defense Team, DM Cantor.

David is a highly-skilled Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Defense Lawyer who knows the Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency laws backward and forward, and he will vigorously fight the Arizona State Attorney General or County Prosecutor on your behalf. Phoenix Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Lawyer, and Criminal Defense Attorney David Cantor, wrote this webpage in order to give you an Arizona Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Crimes overview as to how the DM Cantor Phoenix Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Crimes Attorney Defense Team can prove your Innocence if you have been Falsely Accused of Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency. So whether you have a single Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency charge, or multiple charges, contact DM Cantor today!

In addition to Phoenix area experience, you next look to the Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Defense Lawyer’s Results and Certifications.  In addition to David Cantor being a Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist, his partner (Christine Whalin) is also a Certified Criminal Law Specialists as well.  No other Arizona Criminal Defense Firm has as many Complete Jury Trial Acquittals as DM Cantor.  Click on the link below to see Questions to Ask when Interviewing a Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Attorney to represent you in your Court case.

Beware: Be very cautious of visiting with a Criminal Law Firm who has you meet with a Non-Attorney Salesperson, rather than a Licensed Attorney.  They will then try to sell their “legal services,” even though they are not allowed by the State Bar of Arizona to give legal advice.  DM Cantor always has you meet with one of the Partners and Certified Criminal Law Specialists in our office when consulting us regarding a Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency charge.

What is Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency in Arizona?

Whether in the Phoenix area, or anywhere in Arizona, per A.R.S. 13-2915Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency occurs when a person is denied when asking or trying to use a telephone in order to help the authorities respond to an emergency or an emergency situation.

The statute defines an “emergency” as a situation in which property or human life is in jeopardy and a prompt summoning of aid is essential.  The statute also defines an “emergency situation” to include the above definition and when it is reasonable to believe that a domestic violence offense is being, has been or is about to be committed.


Possible Punishment for Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency

If a person is convicted of knowingly Preventing a Person from Using a Telephone During an Emergency or a domestic violence situation, then they can be found guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.  A Class 2 misdemeanor carries up to 120 days in jail and a $1,500 fine with an 84% surcharge.  The real risk is if a “DV” or Domestic Violence designation is attached to the charge, this can then prevent a person from owning a firearm.  It also has repercussions on security clearance designations, fingerprint clearance cards and on future employment opportunities regarding the Defendant.


Possible Defenses for Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency

One of the most common defenses we use when defending a charge of Preventing the Use of a Telephone During an Emergency situation involves looking into the “totality of the circumstances” to determine if there was a true “prevention of use.”  Many times during a Domestic Violence dispute, criminal damage is also involved.  This can include plates being thrown, cell phones being smashed, and other items being damaged.  When a person is merely trying to prevent their phone from being taken, broken, or they are preventing the other person from potentially throwing a phone or using it as a weapon against them, then this would fall under “self-defense” or “defense of property.”  Also, many times, the person who was attempting to use the phone, broke the phone themselves and is later claiming that they were being prevented from using it to call 911.

Finally, nowhere in the statute does it require a person to let somebody into their home in order to use a telephone.  This is actually delineated in the statute as an exception to the charge.

Additionally, because our law firm fights convictions from all angles, we would assert a wide range of defenses and challenges regarding constitutional violations which can apply in all criminal cases.  The possibilities are numerous and diverse.  One of those we frequently assert is a “Miranda Rights Violation.”  In Arizona, the standard of whether any incriminating statement, (i.e., a statement which intends to admit guilt) is only admissible into evidence-based upon a “voluntariness” standard.  If we can demonstrate that the police coerced you (i.e., intimidated or tricked you) into making a confession or an inculpatory statement, or that they did not properly read your Miranda rights, then we can suppress those statements and any evidence gathered as a direct result of those statements.  In addition, “Denial of Right to Counsel,” is another common defense which is often raised.  This occurs when a suspect is in custody and requests to speak to their attorney, but is denied that request and the questioning continues.

Other defenses which can be used in more serious cases may include challenging the validity of any search warrant, or whether there were any “forensic flaws” during the investigation of your case.  Depending on what else you have been charged with, this could include exposing flawed procedures regarding blood, breath, urine testing; finger-print analysis; DNA testing; ballistics; gun-shot residue testing; computer analysis/cloning hard-drive procedures; forensic and financial accounting reviews; etc.

Lastly, one of the most common defense tactics is exposing sloppy or misleading police reports which includes everything from misstatements, false statements and flawed photo lineups to witness identification procedures and inaccurate crime-scene reconstruction.


It is important to hire an experienced Prevention of Use of a Telephone in an Emergency defense attorney in order to properly and successfully defend this charge.  The ramifications of having a domestic violence designation attached to this charge are so serious that a conviction of this type often results in the loss of a professional license, a loss of security clearance, denial of fingerprint card clearance, etc. To view some of our case wins, visit our Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Victories page.

Click here… if you have not been charged with Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency yet, but the police are in the “pre-charge investigation stage” of your case.

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We are an AV® rated law firm (the highest possible rating by Martindale Hubbell®). Also David Michael Cantor is a Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency lawyer in Arizona, and a Certified Criminal Law Specialist, per the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. In addition, the Firm and all of its lawyers are listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers®. At DM Cantor, the majority of our Attorneys are ex-Prosecutors, and all of our Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Lawyers in Arizona know the system well.

The Collateral Consequences Of An Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Conviction

The effects of a Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency conviction can be devastating.  Even if a person is to receive Probation with no Jail, or a small Jail or Prison sentence, after they are released there will be lifelong effects on the Defendant.  This can involve Lifetime Probation; job restrictions; apartment/dormitory restrictions or prohibitions; Professional Licenses being Revoked; loss or severe restriction of internet privileges; etc. Check the link below for information regarding what Collateral Consequences you or a loved one might be facing.

Click to see Comprehensive List and Explanation of Collateral Consequences regarding a Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Conviction

Mitigation

When it comes to “Mitigation” regarding a charge of Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Crimes, it is important to start that process right away.  Not only can this help us with potentially convincing a Prosecutor to not file charges in the first place, but it may reduce the level of charges that they ultimately file.  In addition, if there is a conviction later, this can be used to help reduce any type of Sentence if there is a “Range.”  The Mitigating Factors which are considered by both the Prosecutor and the Courts includes Statutory and Non-Statutory elements.

Many items that we routinely include in our Mitigation Packages include Psychosexual Risk Evaluations; Polygraphs; Neuro-Psychological Evaluations; Counseling records; substance abuse Treatment and/or Rehabilitation; and a complete history of a person’s background.  This can include Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), medical records, Counseling records, etc.  Lastly. we often include what’s known as a “Proportionality Review/Sentencing Disparity” analysis in which we can show the Prosecutor and Court that similarly-situated Defendants received low Sentences.  Click the link below to see a more detailed list of both Statutory and Non-Statutory Mitigating Factors.

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Work with a DM Cantor Phoenix Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Lawyer Today For a Free Consultation

For a free consultation and free case evaluation with one of our Phoenix Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Crimes Lawyers and Criminal Defense Lawyers, call our  24 hour Phoenix Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Defense Lawyers Hotline  at  602-307-0808  , or click here for a free consultation on any criminal cases. Our aggressive Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Crimes Lawyers always offer free consultations for an initial visit with our Phoenix Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Crimes Defense Attorneys. We are often considered to be the “best Preventing Use of a Telephone in an Emergency Crimes Defense Lawyer”.

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