Arizona Driving Under the Influence Defense Attorneys
Being arrested for a first offense DUI (driving under the influence) can be a very upsetting experience. It may be your first time of ever being accused of a crime and you may not know what your rights are or where you should turn. That is where we come in. At Beauchamp Law Office, we are a team of experienced criminal defense attorneys who protect the rights of individuals just like you. We offer outstanding legal advice and knowledge for anyone facing a 1st offense DUI in Arizona. It is very important to make sure that you have a Phoenix DUI attorney by your side that understands Arizona’s driving under the influence laws and has only your best interests in mind.
In Arizona, for a first DUI conviction you may receive the following penalties:
- Misdemeanor charge
- 1 day to 6 month jail sentence
- Minimum $250 to $2500 of fines, plus surcharges
- 5 years maximum probation
- 90 day driver’s license suspension, due to BAC (blood alcohol concentration) test
- 1 year driver’s license suspension due to Implied Consent Law, if refused BAC test
- Alcohol screening and counseling
- Community service
- Ignition Interlock Device
- Driving record points
- Lifetime mark on criminal record
Anyone who has a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of 0.08% or above, fails sobriety tests, or gives law enforcement reason to believe that they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be charged with driving under the influence. At Beauchamp Law Office, we have been defending all types of DUI cases, including multiple offenses, in Arizona courts for the past 17 years. Our criminal defense attorneys understand the negative impact that a 1st DUI offense can have on your reputation and your future. In most instances, we are able to negotiate with the prosecution and obtain an alternative sentence, such as counseling, instead of jail time. In some cases we have been able to have charges dropped entirely. As skillful Arizona criminal defense lawyers we will put together a very strong defense for your case. We can do this by conducting our own investigation and challenging the evidence against you which would include any breath and blood tests and/or field sobriety tests that may have been issued at the time of your arrest.
Protect Your Reputation and Your Rights!
It is important to remember that you only have 15 days following a DUI arrest to schedule your MVD (Motor Vehicle Division) Hearing in order to protect your driving rights. Failure to do so will result in an automatic driver’s license suspension for a set period of time. In addition, if your BAC was 0.15% or higher, you may be charged with extreme DUI.
At Beauchamp Law Office you can expect only the best personal legal defense by a skilled Phoenix DUI lawyer for your 1st offense DUI case. We want to answer any questions that you may have and give you a better understanding of what you should expect from the courts. As experienced criminal defense attorneys we want you to feel at ease with knowing that your future is in safe hands with a Phoenix DUI lawyer at Beauchamp Law Office.
Contact Beauchamp Law Office today to schedule your free case consultation with a top Arizona 1st offense DUI attorney! We provide DUI defense to clients in the cities and surrounding areas of Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale and Scottsdale, Arizona.
Charged with a first driving under the influence offense in Arizona? Contact a Phoenix DUI attorney at Beauchamp Law Office today!
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