San Tan Valley, AZ DUI Defense Attorneys

Aggressive DUI Defense Lawyers Fighting For Your Rights in San Tan Valley, Arizona

Driving while impaired is a very common reason for people to be arrested. A DUI arrest may not seem particularly serious, but it could cost you your driver's license and even get you sent to jail. In fact, a first-time DUI conviction carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 10 days. However, all but one day of a sentence may be suspended if you cooperate with a drug and alcohol screening. However, that would still leave you to spend a full day and night in jail, which could be extremely unpleasant. Fortunately, you do not need to just accept these harsh consequences. You can fight back with the help of an experienced criminal defense lawyer.

The Behan Law Group, P.L.L.C. is highly experienced in DUI defense. Our dedicated San Tan Valley, AZ DUI lawyers will assess your case to identify your strongest legal defenses. Being arrested for drunk driving does not mean that you are destined to be convicted. DUI cases are sometimes dismissed for lack of evidence or because law enforcement made a mistake during their investigation or while arresting you. Going to trial and pursuing a not guilty verdict may be your best option. Our experienced DUI attorneys will be there to stand up for you and your rights every step of the way.

Common Defenses in DUI Cases

A few of the most commonly successful defenses in DUI cases include:

• Problems With BAC Tests: Blood and breath tests used to establish a driver's BAC and the drug tests used in drug DUI cases can be flawed.
• Constitutional Defenses: Before you can be pulled over, a police officer must have reasonable suspicion that you committed a violation of the law, and they must have probable cause to believe that you committed a crime to arrest you. Evidence stemming from an unlawful traffic stop or arrest can be excluded, which is often fatal to the state's case.
• Explaining Field Sobriety Tests: The police often use field sobriety tests to establish probable cause for an arrest. People who are sober can perform poorly on field sobriety tests due to health problems, poor weather, or other issues unrelated to intoxication.

Can You Be Arrested for DUI if You Were Not Driving?

When you responsibly choose to wait in your car to sober up before driving, getting arrested for DUI anyway can feel especially unfair. Unfortunately, you can be charged with DUI if you were in physical control of your vehicle, even if you were not actually driving it. Relevant factors include where the keys were, your proximity to the road, and which seat you were in inside your car.

What Is Aggravated DUI?

Aggravated DUI is a felony charge. You might be charged with an aggravated DUI if:

• A Child Was in Your Car: If you had a passenger who was less than 15 years old, you can be charged with a felony.
• You Have Multiple Prior DUIs: Repeat DUI offenses are considered especially serious. Your third or subsequent DUI within a seven-year period is an automatic felony.
• Your License Was Suspended: If your driver's license had already been suspended or revoked, and you were not supposed to be driving, you can be charged with aggravated DUI.
• You Failed to Use an Ignition Interlock Device: If you were ordered to use an IID and were driving a vehicle without one, you may face felony charges.
• You Caused an Accident: If you allegedly caused a traffic accident that left someone injured, you can be charged with a serious crime. DUI charges involving injuries often lead to long prison sentences.

Contact Our San Tan Valley DUI Lawyers

The Behan Law Group, P.L.L.C. will do all it can to help you fight back against DUI charges. Our experienced San Tan Valley, AZ DUI defense attorneys have helped many clients have DUI charges reduced or dismissed. Contact our firm at 520-220-5047 for a complimentary consultation.