What are the most likely consequences? Should I hire an attorney, will it help make my sentence less?

The minimum sentence by law in AZ for a first time DUI under a .15 is: 10 days in jail with 9 suspended; $1500 in fines; Ignition interlock...

My question concerns two things: First, was the traffic stop itself valid and was the search of the vehicle done legally?

There may be a search issue. We would need to compare the facts of your case with the Unites State's Supreme Court ruling in Gant. If it was an...

You can only set aside a conviction if you were convicted. There is no such thing as expunging a record in AZ. There is a mechanism to erase...

I got arrested for a DUI in AZ and I'm not from the state. What are my options?

The first thing you need to do is hire an attorney. A lawyer will help you navigate the system, appear for you here in AZ, and help fight your...

Both of my boyfriend courts were vacated . His status confrence n preliminary hereing . What does this mean ?

It means on of two things: 1) The case was dismissed (highly unlikely); 2) Your boyfriend is being indicted and the case is going or has...

Is it too late to get an attorney and will it even help

It is never too late to hire an attorney. Your brother needs someone. These are serious charges. It sounds like he is going to be charged with...

Is this common

This is very normal. 1) Driving on a Suspended license is a misdemeanor and you can sign for your court date. The officer will then submit that...

How is it legal for the system to get a grand jury indictment when the defendant or his council isn't present to tell their side

Because that is what the law says. If you have an attorney, you could have requested to testify and or write a letter to the Grand Jury. Hire...

The officer may have given him a ticket with his next court date. If he was not given the citation then he will receive a summons in the mail. If...

Do I need to get my record expunged?

You cannot expunge in Arizona. However, there is something you can try to do: You have to Petition the Court (in a civil filing) to clear your...