| Contrary to what you might think, an Arizona | | | | Your attorney can likewise prove that the |
| DUI (driving under the influence) is not an | | | | officer had no reasonable cause to stop your |
| open and shut case. If you hire a good | | | | vehicle in the first place. If you were not |
| lawyer, decisions can be overturned. Keep in | | | | driving the vehicle when the officer stopped |
| mind that you are not presumed guilty when | | | | you, your lawyer can likewise argue that you |
| you are arrested for DUI. A good attorney can | | | | were not in "actual physical control" of the |
| put together a solid defense case that can | | | | car, and your case may be dismissed. |
| protect you from a drunk-driving charge. | | | | |
| | | | You can lessen the negative impact of a DUI |
| For example, the arresting officer must read | | | | by seeking the help of an experience attorney |
| you your Miranda rights. If the officer fails | | | | who can protect you against the strictest |
| to tell you that you have the right to remain | | | | tenets of the Arizona DUI law. Keep in mind, |
| silent and the right to a lawyer, your case | | | | however, that serving time in jail for DUI is |
| could either (a) be dismissed, or (b) all | | | | mandatory; so don't expect to evade this |
| statements made following the arrest can | | | | regulation especially if you know that you |
| possibly be suppressed. It is important to | | | | were in fact driving under the influence. A |
| tell your lawyer everything that the | | | | good DUI attorney can, however, shorten your |
| arresting officer did or said when you were | | | | jail time and reduce your fines, depending on |
| arrested. Small details can help your | | | | the seriousness of your case. Get in touch |
| attorney build your case. | | | | with a DUI attorney immediately after your |
| | | | arrest to prevent further damage. |