If you are asking this question then either you, a family member or friend is facing a driving under the influence arrest and the dilemma of where to go from here. The best decision to be made is to hire the best
Arizona DUI Lawyer you can afford to be at your side through the maze of the judicial system. Unfortunately, driving under the influence is a growing problem in our society today.
A DUI arrest is serious whether your first or fifth infraction and carries with it severe consequences for everyone involved including the driver, their family, any victims and the victim's family. It is estimated that in the United States alone, there are an estimated half million people who are injured in DUI related highway crashes at a cost to the taxpayer of over 114 billion dollars.
DUI case is a serious case
The court proceeding cannot be done in one day, the reason why having a good DUI attorney is a must once caught and arrested for this case. Evidences will be presented to the court and facts of how much intoxicated the person are during the arrest. The blood alcohol content will be measured and can be one of the main evidence.
Almost all people who are arrested will have high alcohol content. If another human being was killed by the accident, the case will lead to a more serious case. This will make the case worst and a big fine or jail time can be given. Vehicles are sometimes impounded or driver’s licensee is suspended. This is how serious a DUI case is!
What do I do If I have been arrested for DUI?
There are specific deadlines that relate to your driver license as indicated under the 10-day rule. You must make sure that you comply with these deadlines or you may lose the ability to fight the driver license suspension. Most importantly, you should consult with an experienced DUI attorney. Too often people are arrested for DUI and they delay speaking with an experienced attorney. Delaying this process could affect the result or outcome of your case. For example, when you are arrested for DUI, the state attorney's office (prosecutor) will evaluate your case within 30-60 days to determine if formal criminal charges will be filed. This is an important process called the pre-file stage. In most cases, it is critical to have an attorney advocating for you during the pre-file stage of a DUI. If the prosecuting attorney in charge of filing the DUI agrees to file a "no information", then your case will never see the inside of a courtroom.
How strong or weak is your case?
When making a DUI arrest, there are specific statutory and constitutional procedures that law enforcement must follow. If the police do not follow these procedures, it could lead to dismissal of your case. However, each and every DUI has a unique and different set of facts. Attorney Adam Harmelin will look at each and every element of your case to determine a defense and secure the best possible result.
DUI minimum mandatory penalties
If you are convicted of DUI in the state of Florida, the legislature has enacted specific minimum mandatory penalties. These penalties increase if you are convicted of a 2nd or subsequent DUI offense. However, for a 1st offense DUI conviction, you are facing fines, court costs, probation, driver license revocation, DUI school (including evaluation and possible follow-up treatment) and a 10-day vehicle immobilization. In addition to these mandatory court penalties, a DUI conviction may result in higher insurance costs, jail time, AA meetings, vehicle interlock devices and/or deportation if you are not a U.S. citizen.
