Phoenix DUI Lawyer Blog

When charged with a DUI in Arizona, you have the right to request to speak with an Arizona Criminal Defense or Arizona DUI Attorney. The police must allow you the opportunity to speak with one, at least telephonically as soon as is reasonably possible. Such a denial of your access to speak with an Arizona Criminal attorney or AZ DUI Lawyer is a violation of your constitutional rights.

Your constitutional right to counsel is derived from multiple sources including both the United States Constitution, and the Arizona Constitution. Although your right to speak with or be represented by an attorney exists, the point at which you are allowed access to that attorney may be in question. Each case presents its' own set facts and circumstances, under which the person is able to have access to speak with an Attorney. That is why it is important that you retain legal representation immediately if you have been charged with an Arizona DUI.

It will take an experienced Arizona criminal defense attorney well versed in Arizona criminal defense laws and AZ DUI laws to gather the evidence and determine if your constitutional rights were violated. So if the police unreasonably or unjustifiably deny or delay your request to speak with an attorney, regarding your Arizona DUI arrest or AZ DUI charges, be sure to relay this information to your lawyer accurately and completely. Consequently, your Arizona DUI Attorney, may later be able to request either dismissal or suppression of all the evidence in your AZ DUI case.