Arizona DUI Defense Attorneys

Beauchamp DUI Defense Lawyers

Arizona law enforcement officers and courts are bearing down hard upon DUI offenders. A DUI offense in Arizona will most likely lead to a jail sentence for the person who is convicted. If you have been arrested for or accused of driving under the influence in Arizona, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa or Glendale, our DUI attorneys are ready to help you.

A law enforcement officer may use field sobriety tests to determine whether you may be inebriated, such as standing on one leg, alphabet tests, following an object with your eyes, and more. A breath, blood or urine test is then used to determine the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of the person suspected of driving under the influence. In Arizona, a BAC of .08% or above qualifies a person as being above the legal limit for operating a motor vehicle.

DUI Penalties in Arizona

Whether this is your first, second or subsequent DUI offense will greatly affect the penalties you face. Your blood alcohol level will also influence your sentencing. A BAC of .08% to .14% qualifies as a regular DUI, whereas a BAC of .15% to .19% is an “extreme DUI” with heavier penalties, and the most severe penalties await a person whose BAC is .20% or above. You can see our DUI Penalty Chart for specific information regarding BAC levels and their respective penalties, as well as the penalties for multiple DUI offenders.

Your only chance of successfully defending your DUI charge is with the help of an experienced DUI attorney. Arizona attorney Melanie Beauchamp is committed to helping Arizona residents with their driving under the influence charges. Because of her extensive experience in this area, she understands what defenses are successful and what the best strategies are to get a favorable outcome in your case.

Have you been arrested for DUI in Arizona? Contact our offices today!