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Drinking and Driving Attorneys in Maricopa Courts, Arizona DUI Legislation AZ

This is a database of Maricopa, Arizona DUI Law information contributed by Arizona drinking and driving attorneys who practice DUI law in and near Maricopa, AZ and who are members of the International Referral Database of DUI, DWI, Impaired and Drunk Driving, Drinking and Driving, Lawyers & Attorneys. Participation in the database is free to DUI Defense lawyers. The aim of the database is to provide the public and colleagues in other states and provinces with a great deal of good quality information about local DUI laws and practice. If the data below is incomplete, please encourage local attorneys to join and add helpful information. If a particular DUI attorney's name is not mentioned, he or she may not yet have joined the database or they may not have specifically listed "Maricopa" in the region field of their profile. If a particular DUI courthouse  is not detailed, it may not yet be entered in the database or no one has  listed "Maricopa" in the cities or towns served field of that courthouse.

You will find helpful information about any criminal law courthouses found in Maricopa, Arizona, and perhaps motor vehicle license offices in Maricopa, Arizona. Below you will also find links to Summaries of Drunk Driving Law for Arizona,information about what to do on first attendance in DUI Court in the greater Maricopa, Arizona area, what clothing you should wear in DUI Court if you are in Maricopa, Arizona, and why you should be early for Court in Maricopa, Arizona. There are links to listings of Arizona DUI Criminal Law Courthouses and motor vehicle offices throughout Arizona. Follow the BAC instruments links and standards links to find out about the breath alcohol concentration (BAC) instruments used in Arizona.

AZ DUI Drinking and Driving laws can be complex. DUI Legislation may be found by following the links to the Arizona drinking and driving statutes.   

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DUI Attorney Scottsdale: Daniel  Jaffe

The first appearance in a typical Arizona DUI case is the Arraignment. There are very few circumstances where one charged with DUI should do anything other than enter a plea of NOT GUILTY. However, if there are priors DUI convictions, if there was an accident involved, or if you are from out of state and your driver license was suspended, get the advice of an experienced DUI attorney before proceeding as how you proceed may keep you out of prison. In misdemeanor DUI cases in Arizona, a retained attorney can usually take care of the first appearance without the client's presence.     

Daniel Jaffe's law practice is devoted to the defense of those accused of Driving Under The Influence and related charges in Arizona. He is passionate about his clients and the law and science of DUI defense. Mr. Jaffe is an experienced DUI Defense Lawyer. His background covers DUI law, science, courtroom and trial technique. In his experience, many officers do not follow proper field sobriety test procedure, and make concessions when confronted with the proper way of administering and scoring the tests. Many people plead guilty prematurely based on a failed breath or blood test. Mr. Jaffe knows that this is a grave mistake, as there is always a chance to have the chemical evidence suppressed or to challenge it's application or scientific validity, to challenge the basis for the stop and arrest, and to allow the prosecutor to make a mistake. Daniel Jaffe knows what it takes to win a DUI case. He knows the real stress, uncertainty, fear and pain that come with a DUI charge. He knows that the political climate disfavors those accused of DUI. He knows that every case involves a fight, and he fights hard for each client, every day.

A DUI in Arizona is a misdemeanor unless it is a 3rd offense or greater within a 5 year period, the defendant's license is suspended, or there is a child in the car, in which case it is a felony. The legal limit in Arizona is 0.08. A BAC of 0.150 or higher results in the additional charge of Extreme DUI, which carries stiffer penalties. For persons driving a commercial vehicle which requires a CDL, the legal limit is 0.04. For "minors" under 21 years of age, any amount of alcohol in the system is illegal. Arizona DUI law has a national reputation as among the nation's toughest, and for good reason. A first offense extreme DUI carries a minimum sentence of 30 days in jail, 20 of which can be suspended under certain conditions (which in Maricopa County usually means that a first-time offender will serve at least 10 days in Sheriff Joe's tent-city.

Every year the DUI Laws in Arizona become tougher, either through judge-made case law, or through legislation promoted by groups such as MADD and prosecutors.

The law in AZ now provides that the officer has the choice of whether you will be asked to submit to a blood, breath or urine test to determine the content of alcohol or drugs in your system. The law plays a trick on DUI suspects, in that police officers must advise the DUI suspect that he/she has a right to refuse the chemical test. You do have a right to refuse, but the reality of that "right" is offset by the harsh reality that if you do refuse the officer will almost always get a search warrant and force a blood test.

In suspected DUI cases involving drugs, the officer may be able to force a urine sample, which means forcibly inserting a catheter if necessary.

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DUI Attorney Tempe: Theodore  Agnick

This is known as an arraignment. For misdemeanor DUI, it is the court date given to you on the bottom of your ticket.

This proceeding is where you will enter a plea of guilty of not guilty. Of course, we recommend you plead not guilty. If you are represented by a lawyer, you do not need to appear in court on this date, provided your attorney handles the matter for you.

Felony DUI begins with a preliminary hearing. You must appear at this proceeding, even if you are represented by an attorney in the felony matter. At this proceeding, a judge decides whether your case should move to Superior Court following a hearing to determine probable cause.

You should exercise your right to remain silent and speak only to your attorney!

Don't Let Your Arizona DUI Charge Ruin Your Life!

I will fight to save your license...and your freedom!

Let me ask you a simple question; what would it be like if you couldn't drive to work, to the store, or to a ballgame? Or to see your child in a school play or game?

If you want to keep your license after you've been arrested for a DUI, there are two things you MUST do.

The first is to ask for a hearing from the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department within 15 days of your arrest. If you don't do this, your license will automatically be suspended for 90 days. What's worse, you could be arrested and possibly sent to jail for driving without a valid license.

Second, regardless of what happens in the MVD hearing, you will need to fight the charges against you in Court to keep your license.

Unless you know how to make a legal challenge to these charges, you'll do far better by having an attorney competent in DUI law to help you.

Call For a Free, No-Obligation Review of Your Arrest By Me, Theodore Agnick,

When you have your appointment, you will get all your questions answered and you'll find out what your options are and what can be done to accomplish your goals. You have more options than you may think.

In any event, at the end of the consultation you'll be more knowledeable, your know what to expect in the judicial process, and be able to make more informed decisions about your case.

Simply pick up your phone and call me now at 480-668-4845 for your free consultation.

The penalties for DUI in Arizona are based on a three tier system. These are first offense, second offense within five years and felony DUI. All offenses carry a mandatory incarceration and drivers license suspension/revocation periods.

First offense regular DUI requires a minimum twenty-four consecutive hours in jail and a ninety-day license suspension. Second offense DUI requires a minimum of thirty days in jail and one year revocation of license. Class four felony DUI requires a minimum four months in prison with a three-year revocation of license.

First offense extreme DUI has a minimum of ten days jail, an ignition interlock requirement. Second offense extreme requires a minimum of sixty days in jail and an ignition interlock requirement. The suspensions are the same as for regular DUI.

If you are cited for DUI in Arizona and served an Admin per Se suspension, it is in your best interest to consult with an attorney within ten days to determine whether or not you should postpone the ninety day license suspension which becomes effective fifteen days from the date of your citation.

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DUI Attorney Glendale: Edward  Loss

DO NOT MAKE THE FIRST APPREARANCE ALONE. Your attorney will cover the first appearance unless you are advised to the contrary.    

The Law Offices of Edward A. Loss III limits its practice to the aggressive defense of the accused, impaired driver from Misdemeanor DUI cases to Vehicular Homicides. Mr. Loss is a tough, knowledgeable and experienced trial lawyer who has successfully handled hundreds of cases. Ed enjoys a national reputation as a DUI practitioner and has completed over 750 hours nationwide of advanced training pertaining exclusively to D.U.I. related matters. He has qualified as Class I Operator of the Intoxilyzer 5000 and GCI Field Collection Device pursuant to Arizona Department of Health Services Rule R9-14-406(A)(2) and is certified as a Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus / Field Sobriety Test Instructor. Ed is a member of the DUI Committee of Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a founding member of the Phoenix based Committee for Constitutional Enforcement of DUI Laws. That Committee first uncovered the fact that the State of Arizona was concealing and destroying calibration and quality assurance data for their Intoxilyzer 5000 breath testing devices. Ed was associate counsel in the case of State v. Hentges resulting in the suppression of over 1,300 breath test results and the first one to discover that the State was using contaminated blood swabs in the 1999 case of State v. Holovnia. Ed is a 32nd Degree Mason, a Knighted Member of the Order of Knights Templar and a Noble of the El Zaribah Shrine in Phoenix.

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DUI Attorney Phoenix: Melanie  Beauchamp

Plead not guilty and hire an aggressive,experienced lawyer.    

Beauchamp Law Office, P.C. emphasizes defending the rights of the accused impaired driver (DUI), personal injury, civil litigation, misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic violations and civil and criminal appeals. Ms. Beauchamp and her staff are dedicated to responsive and efficient client service. It is second nature for her to be in court zealously representing and asserting the rights of her clients.

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DUI Attorney PHOENIX:    DAVIDSON

The first court appearance for a misdemeanor DUI in Arizona is usually an "arraignment." At the arraignment, it is almost always advisable to enter a plea of not guilty. Consulting with a DUI defense attorney prior to your arraignment is always a good idea.    

Joshua S. Davidson is an experienced former felony prosecutor and the owner of the firm. Mr. Davidson's practice is limited to the aggressive representation of individuals accused of all criminal offenses including DUI, Extreme DUI and Aggravated DUI.

Arizona has some of the most aggressive DUI laws in the entire country. Any person convicted of any DUI offense will be required to serve jail time and have an ignition interlock device installed on their vehicle as part of their sentence. Depending on the driver's blood alcohol concentration, more serious of charges of extreme or super extreme DUI can also be filed by the prosecutor which may require anywhere from 30 to 180 days in jail, depending on the individual's criminal history.

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