Drunk Driving / DUI in the Greater Phoenix Area
Maricopa County DUI Defense Attorney
Free Consultation: 480-600-4DUI (4384)
If you've been pulled over for drunk driving in the state of Arizona, it is critical to contact a qualified DUI / DWI lawyer as soon as possible. You have just 15 days from the date of your drunk driving arrest to request a Motor Vehicle Division hearing to prevent driver's license suspension.
Don't wait to protect your rights.
I'm DUI defense attorney Cheryl Brown. From my offices in Glendale and Tempe, I defend people facing drunk driving charges in the greater Phoenix area along Highway 101, Interstates 1-10 and I-17 and other Arizona roadways in Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai and Yuma Counties.
Effective representation in your case depends on how quickly you get a DUI defense lawyer on your case to investigate the facts. As an experienced DUI defense attorney, I can explain the sobriety tests and the likely outcome of your case. I can advise you on whether to negotiate a plea agreement for a lesser charge or fight the DUI charge in court. And I can prepare you for your court appearances. I'll be with you every step of the way.
Arizona DUI Charges
Arizona law distinguishes three levels of drunk driving, with graduated penalties for each. Driving under the influence of drugs carries the same penalties as alcohol DUI.
- Blood Alcohol of 0.0 to .08: Drivers under age 21 can be convicted of DUI / DWI if they have any alcohol in their system. They can also be charged with minor in consumption or minor in possession, which can affect their driver's license for up to 2 years, regardless of whether or not they were driving.
- Blood Alcohol of .08 to .149: Driving Under the Influence (DUI), (also called Driving While Impaired (DWI))
- Blood Alcohol of .15 or greater: Extreme DUI
- Blood Alcohol .2 or greater: Super Extreme DUI
Arizona has a lower allowable blood alcohol threshold (.04) for a commercial truck drivers and those with a commercial driver's license to be charged with DUI.
Severe Consequences for a Drunk Driving Conviction
Arizona levies tough DUI penalties for those convicted of impaired driving. Sentencing depends on the level and circumstances of intoxication, prior convictions, and the court where your case is heard.
First offenders will serve a minimum of 24 hours and up to 10 days in jail, while a second or third offense may result in substantial jail or prison time. Other criminal penalties include fines, alcohol and substance abuse treatment, traffic survival school, and ignition interlock devices. In addition, the MVD will suspend your driver's license for a period of time, and your auto insurance rates may skyrocket.
There are many valid defenses to DUI / DWI, and it may make sense in your case to challenge the charges at trial. But if the facts are clearly stacked against you, I am a skilled negotiator who can often negotiate a plea agreement with the prosecutor or state's attorney to drop additional charges or plead to a lesser offense that carries less severe penalties. I will represent you at MVD hearings and can work to get your driving record expunged for a DUI suspension if your DUI case is dismissed.
Contact me, Phoenix DUI defense attorney Cheryl Brown. In your free consultation I can fully explain your rights and advise you on how best to proceed.
The Phoenix, Arizona, law firm of Cheryl A. Brown, L.L.C. represents clients throughout Maricopa County, including Glendale, Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, Paradise Valley, Buckeye, Peoria, Chandler, Sun City, Surprise, Guadalupe, Tolleson, Youngtown, Apache Junction, Tonopah, Prescott, Yuma, as well as Pinal, Yavapai and Yuma counties.
