Phoenix, AZ
DUI and DWI Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense
AFTER A DUI ARREST: Probably the best advice in any situation is to contact an Attorney ASAP. Now, here is the thing: If you are indigent, which means that you do not have the funds to hire a Privat...
See Full GuideENDING THE ENCOUNTER WITH THE OFFICER: Hopefully you have been polite and respectful with the officer but not necessarily cooperative and the officer has decided to release you without taking you ...
See Full GuideQUESTIONING MIRANDA RIGHTS: Unless you have already asked to speak to an Attorney, or already indicated that you are invoking your Right to Remain Silent, the officer is going to try to get you to ...
See Full GuideTAKING THE CHEMICAL TEST (BLOOD / BREATH / URINE): At some point, regardless of whether you talked to an Attorney or not, you are going to have to take a chemical test chosen by the officer. Foll...
See Full GuideIVE ASKED FOR AN ATTORNEY, NOW WHAT: TheUnited Statesand Arizona Constitutions, andArizonacase law, allows you to talk to an attorney prior to a chemical test (blood / breath / urine test) being tak...
See Full GuideARRIVAL AT DUI VAN / POLICE STATION / HOSPITAL: Once you get to your destination, again remind the police officer that you want to speak to an Attorney prior any chemical test (blood / breath / urin...
See Full GuideARREST TRANSPORT: It is completely up to the officer if they decide to arrest you or let you go. Very likely the officer will be placing handcuffs on you in order to take you to the DUI Van, police...
See Full GuideASKED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE: The officer will very likely want to continue to investigate their suspicion that you are driving under the influence of something. This will very likely come in the form ...
See Full GuidePULLED OVER BY OFFICER: Once you are pulled over, the officer is going to approach you, either from the drivers side, or the passengers side of your vehicle. Keep your hands on the steering wheel! W...
See Full GuideOFFICER NOTICES YOU DRIVING: InArizona, it doesnt take much for an officer to pull you over. Basically, if an officer wants to stop you, they will eventually find a reason. Common reasons for pullin...
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