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Flagstaff DUI Lawyers

1. Gonzales & Porier: If you have been accused of a DUI offense in the state of Arizona, it is important that you do not attempt to defend yourself in court. You need to be sure that you have a legal expert on your side who not only knows the law but who will also be sure to know and defend your rights. If you are accused of a DUI offense, you are facing having your driving privileges revoked, fines, community services, a mandatory interlock device or even jail time. Driving under the influence is a very serious offense. You need to be sure you have an attorney on your side to fight on your behalf.
2. Harris & Winger: Murder, assault, aggravated assault and sex crimes DUI/drunk driving (we handle over 1,000 DUI cases annually) Domestic violence Drug charges, including possession and distribution White collar crimes, including fraud and forgery Theft and shoplifting
3. Zickerman Law Office: Assault Crimes Disorderly Conduct Domestic Violence Crimes DUIÕs (Driving Under the Influence) Drug Crimes Sex Crimes Weapons Violations Juvenile Cases Property Crimes Arson and Unlawful Burning Restoration of Rights
4. Sheffield Law: DUI's (Drunk Driving) Arizona has some of the harshest DUI laws and penalties in the nation. Flagstaff, in particular, was recently ranked among the top 3 cities, per capita, for most DUI arrests in the United States. The laws were recently changed again, and more jail time, higher fines, and a 12 month ignition interlock requirement are now becoming standard. There are numerous types of DUI offenses, including a felony Aggravated DUI depending on whether or not your license was suspended at the time of driving (which requires prison time), a felony for having a child under 15 in the car, misdemeanor SuperExtreme DUI (blood or breath alcohol content over .20), Extreme DUI, DUI with BAC over .08, DUI while impaired to the slightest degree, and DUI with drugs in your system. The penalties for each charge vary, but all have serious consequences. In addition, most drivers are charged with more than one type of DUI offense. With a lack of reliable and convenient public transportation in Northern Arizona, having and keeping your driver's license is a necessity. Besides legal consequences, the Motor Vehicle Department can suspend your license in a separate administrative action. When faced with the loss of your freedom, drivers license, ability to make a living, and your hard-earned money and reputation, choose professional help from a licensed and qualified local attorney to help guide you through this maze.
5. Glazer, Stephen: DUI Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws seemingly get tougher every year. Every DUI offense in Arizona carries mandatory incarceration. Two things need to be completed immediately: First, you need an experienced attorney working your case. Often times, the State will destroy useful evidence if you donÕt ask them to preserve the evidence. Second, you have to petition the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) for an administrative hearing within 15 days of your arrest. Just by petitioning the MVD, you will be able to lawfully drive until the MVD suspends your license. This can often take an additional 2-3 months.
6. Kaiser Law Group: from DUI to aggravated sexual assault
7. Antol & Hance: DUI & DWI Law
8. Dean, Thomas: DUI Marijuana There are two types of DUI offenses involving marijuana. First, a person can be chared with DUI if there is probable cause to believe that he operated a motor vehicle while Òimpaired to the slightest degreeÓ by marijuana. Secondly, a person is in violation of DUI law if he or she operates a vehicle with any trace of marijuana in his or her system as detected by THC metabolites in bodily fluids. Here is the statute: Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) 28-1381 (in pertinent part) A. It is unlawful for a person to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle in this state under any of the following circumstances: 1. While under the influence of intoxicating liquor, any drug, a vapor releasing substance containing a toxic substance or any combination of liquor, drugs or vapor releasing substances if the person is impaired to the slightest degree. 3. While there is any drug defined in section 13-3401 or its metabolite in the personÕs body. B. It is not a defense to a charge of a violation of subsection A, paragraph 1 of this section that the person is or has been entitled to use the drug under the laws of this state. D. A person using a drug, as prescribed by a medical practitioner licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 7, 11, 13 or 17 is not guilty of violating subsection A, paragraph 3 of this section.
9. Trebon, John: Drunk Driving (DUI) Drug Charges Domestic Violence Juvenile Crime Fraud / White Collar Crime Internet Crime Assault / Sex Offenses Shoplifting / Theft / Robbery
10. Phillips, Lee: Being charged with a DUI in Arizona is a very serious matter that should not be taken lightly even if the charge is a misdemeanor rather than a felony. For a misdemeanor DUI charge, you are facing a minimum of 10 consecutive days in jail and up to 180 days, loss of your driver's license for up to one year, fines between $2,500 and $4,000 and the requirement of installing an maintaining an ignition interlock in your vehicle for at least a year, in addition to other penalties if convicted of DUI. That is why you need an experienced attorney, Contact Us, who will thoroughly investigate your case and raise the following issues if they apply to your case that may result in suppression of evidence, dismissal of the charges or a reduction in the charges or penalties you face: Illegal basis for the traffic stop Invalid administration of the Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs) No probable cause for the arrest (no evidence of impairment or not actually driving the vehicle) Invalid deprivation period (15 minutes prior to submitting to the breath tests) Unlawful administration of the breath and/or blood tests (officer failed to conduct test(s) properly or the machine was not adequately functioning Violation of right to have an independent breath or blood test Violation of your Miranda rights (right to remain silent, etc.) Unreliable blood test results based on improper blood analysis You may be charged with any of the following DUI offenses and facing the possible penalties: Misdemeanor DUIs FIRST OFFENSE DUI- Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and while impaired to the "slightest degree" or with a BAC (Breath/Blood Alcohol Content) between .08 and .14. SECOND OFFENSE DUI - Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and while impaired to the slightest degree or with a BAC between .08 and .14 and having a prior DUI conviction within the past 7 years. DUI DRUGS - Driving while impaired to the slightest degree by a drug or with the metabolite of an illegal drug in the person's body even if not impaired. FIRST OFFENSE EXTREME DUI- Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor with a BAC between .15 and .19. SECOND OFFENSE EXTREME DUI - Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor with a BAC between .15 and .19 and having a prior DUI conviction within the past 7 years. FIRST OFFENSE SUPER EXTREME DUI- Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor with a BAC at or above .20. SECOND OFFENSE SUPER EXTREME DUI- Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor with a BAC at or above .20 and having a prior DUI conviction within the past 7 years. Underage DUI - Driving with any liquor in the body when the person driving is under 21 years old. Possible Penalties for Misdemeanor DUIs -Fines ranging from $1,250 + surcharges to $5,250 + surcharges -Jail Time: 24 hours to 180 days -Jail costs -Mandatory installation of ignition interlock device for 1 to 2 years -Alcohol screening and counseling -Suspension / Revocation of driver's license for 90 days to 2 years -Vehicle impoundment for 30 days -Community restitution -MADD Victims' Impact Panel Felony DUIs AGGRAVATED DUI - Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs and: while driving on a suspended or revoked license; with two prior DUI convictions within the past 7 years; while driving with a child in the car under the age of 15 years old; or when the person driving has been ordered to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on any vehicle the person drives and/or when a person ordered to install an IID refuses to submit to a breath, blood or urine test while under arrest pursuant to an officer's DUI investigation. Possible Penalties for Aggravated DUI -Fines ranging from $250 to $150,000 + surcharges -1 to 3.75 years prison -Minimum 4 months prison -Probation up to 10 years - Mandatory installation of ignition interlock device -Alcohol screening and counseling -Revocation of driver's license for 3 years -Vehicle Impoundment -Vehicle forfeiture
11. Hammond, Keith: DUI Defense A DUI can happen to anyone as a result of a simple misjudgment after a night out. The best thing to do in that circumstance is to let a local Flagstaff DUI lawyer handle the case for you.
12. Antol & Hance: Dealing with the fallout from DUI charges isnÕt always an easy endeavor, and a conviction can lead to fines, suspension of driving privileges, and even jail time.
13. Wilson, Deborah: If you have been arrested with DUI in Arizona then there is no doubt that you need the services of the Flagstaff attorneys. If it is your first offence or your first offence where you have been placed under DUI arrest then you could be charged with either a misdemeanor or a felony offence. Right from the onset of your charge, you are in need of a consultation with a Flagstaff lawyer. If you are thinking that, you only had a few and the judge will take that into consideration the first thing the Flagstaff DUI lawyers are going to tell you is that you are mistaken. Being subjected to a DUI arrest is not something the Arizona Judicial system takes lightly.
14. Sheffield Law: There are numerous types and classifications of DUI and the law in this area is complicated and changes regularly. A charge of driving under the influence (drunk driving), can either be a misdemeanor or a felony offense, depending on such factors as: whether or not your license is suspended and the ages of any passengers in your care (14 or younger). There are very serious penalties for all DUI offenses, whether misdemeanor or felony, including loss of license, heavy fines, jail or prison time and the placement of an ignition interlock device. There are different levels of misdemeanors, based upon your blood or breath alcohol level.
15. Bednar, David: DUI Whether a DUI, an extreme (.15 or .199), a super extreme (.20 BAC or higher), a DUI 2nd or an Aggravated DUI, the consequences of a conviction can be grave without proper criminal legal representation. Any type of DUI may jeopardize one's driver's license, finances, and career, not to mention one's freedom. Criminal defense attorney David G. Bednar is well-versed on the complexities of DUI defense and will work hard to challenge the State's evidence and minimize the defendant's criminal liability. Criminal defense is conducted on a case by case analysis and criminal attorney David G. Bednar has challenged such issues as: 1. The legality of the traffic stop. 2. The administration of the field sobriety exercises. 3. The procedures followed in obtaining breath/blood samples from the DUI suspect? 4. The client's right to counsel. 5. The client's right to an independent test. These are just a few of the serious issues that arise in DUI/DWI (drunk driving) cases that may be pertinent to your case. Arizona MVD IMPLICATIONS A DUI may result in the following restrictions on your license depending on your driving history: * 90 day driving suspension * An ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your car for one year * 8 points * Traffic survival school (TSS) These restrictions are more severe for CDLs and subsequent DUI offenses.
16. Aspey, Watkins & Diesel: Being accused of a crime can have a devastating impact on your life. A criminal prosecution brings the possibility of serious penalties, which may include huge fines and/or imprisonment. Whether you've been accused of a misdemeanor or a felony, it is important to seek the immediate advice of a qualified criminal defense attorney.
17. Glazer Law Offices: DUI/Driving Under the Influence: "DUI" stands for Driving under the Influence and occurs when someone is operating, or is in actual physical control, of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substance to the extent that their mental faculties are impaired and/or their blood alcohol content (BAC) is above the legal limit. Even for a first offense, penalties can include license suspension, substantial fines, community service, mandatory attendance at a state or DMV approved alcohol program, mandatory overnight incarceration and the required installation (at the offender's expense) of a car ignition locking device. In addition, a DUI conviction stays on a DMV record for several years, it typically results in higher insurance premiums, and an offender may become ineligible for credit.  Plus, a DUI could also jeopardize your employment opportunities. However, if someone was injured as a result of the drunken driving accident, it is possible the defendant will be charged with a felony (and if the victim dies, the driver may be charged with vehicular manslaughter). Further, a DUI conviction will likely be raised to a felony if it is the driver's fourth DUI offense or the driver has had a prior felony DUI offense within 10 years of the new charge.
18. Kaiser, James & Wilson: Any person who is facing a criminal charge, no matter how minor, will benefit from consulting a qualified criminal defense lawyer. Unlike civil court cases, where money or property may be at stake, a person suspected of committing a criminal act is in jeopardy of losing their fundamental freedom, and should act quickly to protect their rights by contacting an experienced criminal defense attorney. An experienced criminal defense lawyer can identify important pretrial issues and bring appropriate motions which might significantly improve a defendant's case.
19. Springer Law Firm: If you have been arrested for drunk driving, it may be the first time you have faced criminal law charges. If so, it is only natural for you to have questions: Do you have to go to jail? Are you going to lose your license? How much of a fine will you pay? How much will the whole process cost? A criminal defense lawyer dedicated to protecting your rights can answer your questions.
20. Daniel Kaiser: Trust, Integrity, Truth: The keys to successful client relationships.
21. Kirkpatrick & Harris: When someone is arrested, the criminal process will vary, depending upon whether they are charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. A misdemeanor case is one where the maximum punishment is six months in county jail, a fine, or a combination of jail and a fine. In a felony case, the punishment is usually much more severe, and can include confinement in the Arizona State Prison, or in some extremely serious cases, death. In a misdemeanor case, the first appearance is called an arraignment. The main purpose the arraignment is for the accused to enter a plea. If the accused pleads not guilty, the case is scheduled for a pretrial conference and at some point a trial. A conviction requires six jurors to unanimously agree that the accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. In felony cases, the first appearance is the initial appearance. The Case would be set for preliminary hearing which is held in front of a judge and not a jury. The judge will listen to the testimony of witnesses and determine whether there is sufficient evidence to bind the defendant over to stand trial. If the judge decides that there is enough evidence for the accused to be brought to trial, the defendant has the arraignment, pretrial conference, then trial.