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