The state of Arizona vigorously prosecutes those accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Furthermore, DUI laws are complicated and each case has its own specific facts and circumstances. Scottsdale, Arizona DUI defense attorney Dave Smith works hard to deliver the highest quality counsel for his DUI and traffic offense cases for his clients. Mr. Smith critically reviews each step of the DUI investigation from the pre-stop driving behavior, initial contact with police, field sobriety testing, to blood or breath testing.
An experienced criminal defense lawyer seasoned with 14 years of DUI defense, Mr. Smith knows what to look for to destroy or weaken the state's case to get results. Each phase of the DUI investigation has the potential for procedural errors, breaks in policy, or Constitutional violations of my client's rights.
Attorney Dave Smith is prepared to aggressively fight for the best possible outcome for you and your case. Call or text me at (602) 813-3004 anytime for a free consultation.
Dealing with DUI charges in Arizona can be extremely stressful and cause a lot of upheaval in a person's life. Arizona DUI law is complex and the consequences of a conviction are harsh and costly, running into the thousands of dollars. A DUI conviction also carries mandatory incarceration, loss of driver's license privileges, and the installation of the ignition interlock device requirement. Additionally, convictions can carry potentially damaging consequences such as loss of your job, the loss of professional licensure, cause immigration problems and child custody issues to name a few examples.
There is a Lot at Stake Dealing with DUI Charges
Attorney Dave Smith understands that an aggressive defense is his client's best bridge to freedom. Time is of the essence in a criminal prosecution. The beginning stages of your case are critical in building your defense. Mr. Smith is ready to help and provide counsel even while you are interacting with police during a DUI investigation so that you are better prepared for the situation. It is this level of dedication that Mr. Smith carries throughout the representation for his clients to help get the best results possible.
With over a decade of experience litigating DUI cases, Mr. Smith can find the issues in a case. He knows what it takes to get a case dismissed, acquitted at trial or argue for a more favorable outcome. With so much at stake, it is worth discussing your options with Scottsdale, Arizona DUI defense attorney Dave Smith during a free consultation at (602) 813-3004.
When a person is charged with a DUI in Arizona, there are two cases going on at the same time. One case is in criminal court regarding the DUI charges. The other case is an administrative action against your driver's license privileges at the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division.
Dedicated to providing a white-glove level of representation, Mr. Smith handles both cases on behalf of his client. The benefit to the client here is that you have a skilled attorney to effectively manage both cases while you can get back to the important aspects of your life.
All DUIs in Arizona are class one misdemeanors except for Aggravated DUIs, which are felonies. A misdemeanor DUI is punishable by a maximum of 6 months jail time and up to 5 months of probation. Felony DUIs, also known as aggravated DUI, have a more complex sentencing structure where the potential range of incarceration time varies depending on the circumstances of the offense. See our Aggravated DUI page for more information on felony DUIs in Arizona.
There are four main categories of DUI in Arizona which depend on the level of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or the presence of drugs in your bloodstream. Scottsdale Arizona DUI defense attorney Dave Smith is prepared to answer all of your questions regarding the implications of the category of DUI a person is charged with. The four main categories are:
In Arizona, a person can be found guilty of DUI if proved to be impaired to the slightest degree. A person is presumed to be under the influence of alcohol in Arizona if their BAC is .08 or higher. On the other hand, a person whose BAC is 0.05 or less, it may be presumed that person is not under the influence of alcohol.
The state also pursues DUI charges where the BAC is less than .08 but more than 0.05. In this situation, the BAC test result will not give rise to a presumption that the defendant was or was not under the influence. However, the state will use the chemical test result as a factor to consider along with other competent evidence in determining a person's guilt or innocence.
- 10 days jail
- Fines, fees, and surcharges exceeding $1,500
- 12 month ignition interlock requirement
- Substance abuse treatment/counseling
- Traffic survival school
- 90 day driver’s license suspension and points assessed to driving record
- 10 days jail
- Fines, fees, and surcharges exceeding $1,500
- Substance abuse treatment/counseling
- Traffic survival school
- 90 day driver’s license suspension and points assessed to driving record
- 90 days jail
- Fines, fees, and surcharges exceeding $3,000
- 12 month or more ignition interlock requirement (not required for Drug DUI)
- Traffic survival school
- Substance abuse treatment/counseling
- 1 year driver's license revocation
With over a decade of aggressive DUI defense under his belt, Scottsdale DUI attorney, Dave Smith, is experienced and ready to help you.
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