Vail DUI Defense Lawyers

Criminal Defense Attorneys Raising Powerful DUI Defenses in Vail, AZ

The impact of a DUI charge should not be underestimated. Being accused of drunk driving can cause problems in many areas of your life. Many defendants find that having their driver's licenses automatically suspended is one of the worst parts of getting charged with a DUI. Until you are able to apply for a hardship license, you cannot even drive yourself to work or court. If you are unable to find reliable alternate transportation immediately, you may risk losing your job.

If you hold a professional certification like a nursing license, or if you have a CDL, a DUI arrest will likely have career implications. If you are facing a repeat DUI charge, you are in an even more serious predicament. Mandatory minimum sentencing laws could mean that you will have to serve time in jail if you are convicted.

Fortunately, you do not have to accept a conviction without a fight. The Behan Law Group, P.L.L.C. can help you resist your DUI charges. Our highly skilled Vail, AZ DUI attorneys will study your case carefully to determine which defense strategy or strategies are most likely to succeed. We believe that no case is beyond hope. Even in serious felony DUI cases, we are often able to find flaws with BAC tests, arrest procedures, or field sobriety tests that may lead to a dismissal or a not guilty verdict.

Types of DUI Charges in Arizona

Some DUI cases are misdemeanors, and some are felonies. The level of offense you may be charged with will depend on factors like whether you have recent prior offenses and whether you caused a traffic accident. Types of DUI charges in Arizona include:

• First-Time DUI: If this is your first time being charged with a DUI, and there were no aggravating circumstances, you will likely face misdemeanor charges. However, your driver's license will still be suspended, and you could still be sent to jail if your case is not handled correctly by a skilled attorney.
• Extreme and super extreme DUI: You could be charged with a more serious misdemeanor if your BAC was exceptionally high. If your BAC was higher than 0.15 percent, you will likely face an extreme DUI charge. If your BAC was higher than 0.20 percent, you may be charged with super extreme DUI. Mandatory minimum sentencing applies to these charges, meaning that you will likely serve some jail time if convicted.
• Aggravated DUI: The circumstances of some cases may warrant felony DUI charges. You may be charged with aggravated DUI if your driver's license was suspended or revoked, if you were supposed to be driving with an ignition interlock device and were not, or if there was a child under 15 years old in your vehicle. You will also be automatically charged with aggravated DUI for a third or subsequent intoxicated driving charge within seven years. After multiple DUIs, the court may see you as a danger to the public.
• Drug DUI: Cases involving accusations of driving under the influence of controlled substances are largely treated the same as alcohol-related DUI. You could face DUI charges if there is any detectable amount of marijuana, certain prescription medications, or other intoxicants in your body. People have been charged with DUI in Arizona days after their last use of a drug.
• DUI With Injury: If you injured another person by causing a traffic accident while driving under the influence, you will very likely face felony DUI charges.
• DUI reckless endangerment: If you caused a car accident that put others in danger of being injured, but no one was actually injured, you can be charged with reckless endangerment.

Call Our Vail, Arizona DUI Attorneys

The Behan Law Group, P.L.L.C. provides aggressive legal representation in DUI cases. Our dedicated Vail, AZ DUI defense lawyers will fight to have your DUI charges dismissed or reduced, and we are always prepared to take your case to trial. Contact us at 520-220-5047 for a free consultation. We are available 24/7.