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    Legal Defense for Regular DUI Charges in Mesa

    Regular Misdemeanor DUI (BAC 0.08 – 0.149)

    Being charged with a regular DUI can mean serious consequences, even if it is your first one. Arizona is one of the harshest states when it comes to driving under the influence. So even if it is a less serious DUI, be sure to have a lawyer on your side.

    Legal Defense for Simple DUI Charges in Mesa

    “Slightest Degree” & Impaired Driving

    Arizona does not tolerate driving impaired even to the slightest degree. This means that even if your BAC is below the legal limit, if law enforcement deems you are impaired, you can still be arrested and charged with a DUI.

    Legal Defense for Underage DUI Charges in Mesa

    Underage DUI (“Baby DUI”) & Zero Tolerance

    There is zero tolerance for drinking and driving for minors. If your minor is arrested for a DUI, reach out to our lawyers right away. We are passionate about protecting the rights of all our clients including minors.

    Legal Defense for Extreme DUI Charges in Mesa

    Extreme DUI (BAC 0.15+) & Mandatory Jail

    An extreme DUI charge can land you in jail, give you hefty fines, and require you to install an ignition interlock device. We can help you reduce these penalties by fighting for lesser charges and building a solid defense.

    Legal Defense for Super Extreme DUI Charges in Mesa

    Super Extreme DUI (BAC 0.20+) Penalties

    The penalties for a super extreme DUI are very serious and can significantly impact your life for years. From jail time to fines to having the offense on your record for your lifetime, you need a lawyer to help you ensure the best possible outcome.

    Legal Defense for Marijuana DUI Charges in Phoenix

    Marijuana & Drug-Related DUI (Metabolite)

    Even though marijuana is legal in Arizona, you can still get a DUI if you are found driving under the influence. Doing so is taken very seriously and you can still have life-changing consequences. Contact us today for a consultation!

    Legal Defense for Drug DUI Charges in Phoenix

    Prescription Drug DUI (Ambien, Xanax, etc.)

    Don’t face your prescription drug DUI arrest alone. Reach out to our lawyers right away for some of the best legal representation and legal defense in the Mesa area. Get started today by reaching out to our friendly representatives.

    Legal Defense for Aggravated DUI Charges in Phoenix

    Aggravated (Felony) DUI Defense

    Aggravated drug charges are felonies and can land you in prison for years. The lawyers on our team have experience representing clients with a variety of serious offenses. Trust our team for top-rated legal defense today!

    Why Choose Our Mesa DUI Defense Team?

    • Fighting License Suspension (MVD Hearings)

      One of the benefits of hiring our skilled professionals is to experience solid defense strategies that are designed to help you reduce or prevent penalties such as license suspension. If you have been arrested for a DUI, it is in your best interest to contact us right away.

    • Protecting Your Record & Future

      The Arizona legal system is full of complexities and nuances that can make protecting your rights and freedoms more complicated. By hiring our DUI attorneys, you can be confident that we will look in-depth into your circumstances to ensure your rights are protected.

    • Affordable DUI Defense & Payment Plans

      When you’re dealing with the law, the last thing you want to think about is how you are going to pay for the legal services you need. Which is why we have flexible payment options set up so that you do not have to worry about finances while benefiting from our services.

    • Minimizing Ignition Interlock Requirements

      With DUI convictions come ignition interlock systems installed in your vehicle to keep you from driving until you breathe into the apparatus. The duration of time you’re required to have this system varies, but let us work to reduce the amount of time to as little as possible.

    • Negotiating Reckless Driving Pleas & Dismissals

      Not only can our Mesa DUI lawyers seek to reduce your penalties, they will also work to reduce your charges and in some cases with the right defense strategy, have your charges dismissed. Contact our lawyers for a no-obligation consultation to see how we can help you!

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    Navigating DUI Penalties & How Our Attorneys Can Help You Through The Consequences

    After being arrested for a DUI in Arizona, you may be wondering what your future holds. What are the penalties and how severely will I be punished? How will my life be affected? Our lawyers are here to help you understand the consequences of your DUI charge.

    Penalties for a DUI include jail time, license suspension, fines, the installation of an ignition interlock device, probation, and alcohol education or treatment. Using evidence and a strong defense, our lawyers will help reduce your consequences for the best possible outcome.

    We help you navigate your DUI charges IN MESA

    We work hard to create the right defense strategies to assert your rights so you can obtain a fair outcome for your case. Moreover, our skilled attorneys work diligently to prevent or minimize license suspension periods, helping you maintain your driving privileges.​

    What To Do If You’re Pulled Over For Drunk Driving In Mesa

    Provide Documents (Remain Silent)

    If pulled over in Mesa, you should comply with officers and politely inform them that you will not answer any questions until your lawyer is present. This is because everything you say can be used against you in court. Even if you think you are simply explaining why you are innocent, it could be twisted and used against you. During a pull-over, provide your documents and comply with the officer’s directives.

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    You Have The Right to Refuse Certain Field Sobriety Tests

    Refuse Field Sobriety Tests (Walk & Turn)

    You are not legally required to perform the field sobriety tests. You can refuse, and in many cases, this refusal can prevent additional evidence against you. You can still be arrested for drunk driving if the police officer has other probable cause, though. If this happens, they will take you to the station for a blood test, which you are unable to refuse and could create a case against you.

    Do Not Answer Questions Without A Lawyer

    As soon as you are suspected of a crime such as drunk driving, you should reach out to our lawyers at My AZ Lawyers. We will represent you during your interrogation and will coach you in what to say and not say. This protects your rights and ensures you do not say anything that accidentally implicates you. We will be by your side every step of the way. Contact us today to get started.

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    Field Breathalyzer Tests are not Always Accurate

    Refuse The Portable Breath Test (PBT)

    In addition to the field sobriety test, you are also able to refuse the initial breath test. However, refusal will likely get you arrested and you will be required to take a blood test in the station. This can be beneficial because portable breath tests are not always calibrated accurately. You can do a blood test at the station as well as ask for an independent test, which can be helpful evidence for your case.

    Contact A DUI Lawyer Immediately

    As soon as you are able, you should reach out to our Mesa DUI lawyers. We will protect your rights every step of the way and will fight aggressively for the best possible outcome. We have an in-depth understanding of Arizona law and have the experience and track record necessary to successfully help you through your case. Be sure you’re facing your accusation with the help of your lawyer.

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    Strategic Defenses: How We Fight DUI Charges

    Challenging Charges with Lack of Probable Cause in a DUI Case in Mesa

    Challenging the Traffic Stop (Probable Cause)

    Law enforcement must have probable cause in order to pull you over and arrest you. If they do not have probable cause, we can use this as a strategy of defense that could help get your charge reduced or dismissed.

    Failure To Read Miranda Rights in a DUI Case in Mesa

    Suppressing Statements (Miranda Rights)

    Your Miranda rights must be read to you if you are under containment and you are being interrogated. We can get evidence you say during the interrogation suppressed if you were not read these rights.

    Inaccurate Breath Testing in a DUI Case in Mesa

    Challenging Blood & Breathalyzer Accuracy

    In many cases, blood tests or breath tests can be inaccurate due to poor calibration among other circumstances. Be sure you don’t face a more serious charge because of a false reading and contact our lawyers for a defense.

    Plea Deal Negotiation in a DUI Case

    Negotiating “Wet Reckless” Reductions

    Our lawyers use strategies like negotiating a plea deal where your DUI is reduced to a “wet reckless” charge. This minimizes penalties as well as provides a more favorable outcome for your future. Let our lawyers help you towards the right path.

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    Frequently Asked Questions About DUI

    Our attorneys are extremely advantageous in DUI cases. When you reach out to them, they will begin by assessing the details of your case to determine the best course of action. They will also inform you of what your charges are and what they mean for your future. From there, they will see if anything happened in your case that could be useful as evidence for a defense. Whether you were pulled over without probable cause, your Miranda rights were violated, or some other defense strategy. Upon discovering the proper defense, your lawyers will seek out the evidence necessary to build the defense. The goal is to help you reach the best outcome in your case while protecting your rights and keeping you informed throughout the process. Reach out to our Mesa DUI lawyers today and start a consultation!
    If you’re convicted with multiple DUIs in Arizona, you will likely be facing heftier penalties, especially if it’s your second DUI within 7 years. However, if it is a third DUI within 7 years, you will be charged with an aggravated DUI. If so, your aggravated DUI is a felony and will have more severe penalties including longer jail times, larger fines, longer probation periods, longer times with an ignition interlock device, and more. This is why a Mesa DUI lawyer is so essential as they can navigate the system and help you get the least amount of charges possible for your record. Or if you are charged, they can help negotiate a plea deal for reduced charges and penalties.
    You absolutely can as being arrested for driving under the influence also includes driving under the influence of drugs. So if you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and no alcohol is detected, you will likely undergo other tests to see if you are under the influence of drugs. If you do have drugs in your system, you will be arrested for a drug DUI. This arrest will start the process of being charged and facing penalties. Your DUI lawyer can be a helpful resource to ensure your rights are protected and you don’t face penalties that you do not deserve.
    Before you are arrested for a DUI, there are no penalties for refusing a field test or a breathalyzer test. However, if you do so, you will likely have your license revoked and you may be arrested simply for driving erratically. That said, sometimes refusing field tests can be beneficial as they are often subjective. Refusing them can help build your defense in the future. However, after you are arrested, the rules change and there are penalties for refusing DUI tests. If you refuse a chemical test after you are arrested, you will likely face penalties including 12 months of license suspension. It is important you understand when you are able to refuse tests and when you should consent to them in order to benefit your case as much as possible. Your lawyer can help you understand the difference and what consequences you could face in each circumstance.

    Yes you can. In Arizona, when you receive a driver’s license, it is implied that you have consented to take a chemical test once you are arrested. If you refuse the chemical test, you will likely have your license suspended. Additionally, if you take the chemical test and your BAC is unlawfully high, your license will be suspended. In either case, if it is your first DUI, your license will be suspended for 12 months, for a second DUI in 7 years, your license will be suspended for 24 months. If you’re convicted of the DUI, you will have an additional 90 day suspension and a full year of having it revoked if it’s a second DUI. By working with our lawyers, we can help you fight to have your license suspended for less time or get a restricted license which allows you to drive to work and to medical appointments.

    In Arizona, you can be charged with either a felony or a misdemeanor when it comes to DUIs. If it is your first or second DUI, likely you will only have a misdemeanor on your record. However, if you are charged with an aggravated DUI, you will be facing a felony. Aggravated DUIs include being arrested for a third DUI within 7 years, driving while intoxicated with a minor in the vehicle, or refusing to install a required interlock ignition device. If you are faced with a DUI felony, the penalties are more severe and you will likely have a permanent criminal record. Contact our attorneys to help you navigate the legal system and for a strong defense that could help reduce your penalties and charges.
    If the officer does not read you your Miranda rights, it does not affect your arrest, you will still be arrested. Miranda rights are connected to asking questions and so if no questions are asked of you, it does not matter whether or not your Miranda rights were read. However, it is required of law enforcement to read your Miranda rights to you before asking you questions. If this does not happen, it is possible that the statements you made will not be admissible in court. If you’re unsure whether or not you were read your Miranda rights and how that will affect your case, contact our lawyers who will take a look at the situation and help create a strong defense based on the evidence.
    Yes, there is a legal limit in Mesa and it is the same limit that applies to the state of Arizona. The legal limit is 0.08% and if your blood alcohol content is 0.08% or higher, you can be arrested for a DUI. However, if you are a commercial driver, the legal limit is even lower at 0.04% and for underage drivers, there is a zero-tolerance policy. Meaning, if a minor has any alcohol in their blood, they can be arrested for a DUI. Being arrested for a DUI can affect your life in many ways so it is important that if you are arrested, you get in touch with a Mesa DUI lawyer right away!
    Yes you can. Even though you have a legal prescription for your drug, you are still required to be safe with them and not drive while under their influence. If you are pulled over, you will still be arrested and possibly charged with a DUI. Don’t face this charge alone. Reach out to our lawyers for thorough investigation and a strong defense that protects your rights and freedoms.
    If you refuse the initial breath test, you will likely be arrested and given a license suspension of at least 90 days. While there are times where refusing this initial test can be helpful, other times it may not be. Once arrested, you will be required to take a blood test at the station. This test you are unable to refuse without legal consequences. Talk to our lawyers about what tests you can refuse and what tests will cause issues with a refusal.

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