Phoenix DUI Lawyers L
- Lockhart, Donald:
If you or a loved one is facing a misdemeanor, felony or federal charge in Arizona, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney who understands the police, the prosecutors and the court system.
- Jesse Lonora:
A criminal conviction will adversely affect the rest of your life. Whether you are charged with petty theft or armed robbery, sexual assault or drug trafficking, or even felony DUI or murder, you need to have good Phoenix criminal attorney on your side. A criminal conviction can affect your future and are not to be taken likely.
- Cary Lackey: Being
accused of a crime by the State or government is often a harrowing
experience. The State or government has a vast array of resources and
personnel marshaled against you or your loved one once an investigation
is launched, or an arrest is made.
- Jason Lamm: Should I
Speak to the Police?
As to all cases... should you speak to the police: NO! NO! NO!
You have a constitutional right to remain silent. USE IT! Often, the
one thing that hurts a defendant's case the most case is his statement
to police made without the benefit of consulting a lawyer first.
Dont ever try and talk your way out of a situation. Even if you are
polite, courteous, and truthful it can still be held against you.
Frequently, the police already know certain facts that they will
withhold to trick you into incriminating yourself by making a
statement. Court decisions have held that police may lie to a suspect
in an interrogation.
Your answers to even routine questions may prove damaging. For example,
in a DUI stop, your response as to the last time you ate could be
damaging to you at trial. Your response to the officers question On a
scale of 1 to 10, how impaired are you? may prove fatal at trial. (In
Arizona, impairment to the slightest degree is sufficient for
conviction. Thus, an answer of 1 may get you convicted).
- Lamm & Associates:
WHAT
ARE THE PENALTIES FOR D.U.I.?
The
penalties for a D.U.I. vary depending upon your prior history, and the
circumstances surrounding your particular case. Arizona law requires a
minimum sentence in all D.U.I. cases.
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First D.U.I. Conviction - The minimum penalty is 10 days in jail, 9
days can be suspended upon successful completion of alcohol screening
and recommended treatment, and a fine of $250.00 plus a 77% surcharge.
Additionally, your driver's license will be suspended for 90 days.
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Second D.U.I. Conviction ( within 5 years of first conviction) the
minimum penalty is 90 days in jail, 60 suspended upon successful
completion of alcohol screening and treatment, and a $500.00 fine plus a
77% surcharge. Additionally, Motor Vehicle will revoke your license for
1 year.
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Extreme D.U.I. The minimum penalty is 30 days in jail, 20 days can be
suspended upon successful completion of alcohol screening and treatment,
a $500.00 fine plus a 77% surcharge, and a $250.00 abatement fee. An
ignition interlock device must be installed on your vehicle at your
expense for a period
of one year.
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Aggravated/Felony D.U.I.- The minimum penalty is 4 months in the
Department of Corrections (Yes, this means state prison). If you go to prison,
you cannot participate in a work furlough program; all of your time must
be served in prison. Additionally, your license will be revoked for
three years.
- Mark Lazell:
Traffic violations can have serious criminal consequences, particularly
when a driver is accused of driving under the influence. A conviction
on DWI charges may result in fines, the revocation or suspension of
your driver's license, and possible jail time. In addition, your
insurance company may increase your rates to an unmanageable level. In
defending against an impaired driving charge, you have many rights as a
criminal defendant, including the right to cross-examine the witnesses
against you, even if they are police officers. An experienced attorney
can make all the difference in such a difficult case.
- Lemense Law:
Don't trust your case to just any lawyer - you need an attorney who understands the criminal law process.
- Leyh, Billar & Associates:
If you DUI/DWI charges, you the prospect of a heavy fine, loss of your driverâs license, and even a jail sentence. DUI charges are serious. If you have been charged with DUI, DWI, or related drunk driving traffic charges, you need an experienced DUI lawyer to protect your rights and freedom.
- Ed Loss:
Mr. Loss enjoys a national reputation as a DUI practitioner and has
completed over 500 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. Mr. Loss is a 1985 graduate of the DePaul University
College of Law in Chicago where he served on the Law Review. He is a
member of the National College of DUI Defense, the DUI Committee and
Board of Governors of the 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. Mr. Loss was associate counsel in the case of State v. Hentges
resulting in the suppression of over 1,300 breath test results on April
18, 2000.
Over the years, the public's perception of drunk driving has
evolved. What the public once viewed as a common indiscretion
is now viewed as a serious crime and public health hazard. State
legislatures all over the country are engaged in a feeding frenzy
of "feel-good" legislation in response to pressure exerted by
well-financed political interest groups. As a result, ordinary
citizens -- many of whom are not intoxicated or impaired at the
time of driving -- are being arrested in record numbers and
forced to defend against criminal charges. Given our current
political climate, DUI is a serious criminal charge.
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