Consult a Tempe DUI Lawyer if you face Tempe DUI Charges
If you are charged with a Tempe DUI you should consult a Tempe Arizona DUI Attorney as soon as possible. Tempe Arizona DUI charges and Tempe DUI penalties are some of the toughest in the country. You will need a good Tempe DUI Attorney provide a strong defense. Tempe law enforcement officials announced earlier this year, that for 2010, they received five monetary grants from Arizona Governor Office of Highway Safety to be used to identify identify impaired drivers in Tempe, Arizona under the influence of drugs or alcohol, DUI, and other traffic safety priorities. The funding was earmarked to be used for enforcement, equipment, detection, apprehension and successful prosecution of impaired drivers as well as other vehicular crimes. The Tempe will be policing vigilantly for impaired DUI or Drug DUI drivers.
Whether you have been stopped and charged with a Tempe DUI at a Tempe DUI sobriety checkpoint, where many are charged during a short period of time, or an independent Tempe DUI arrest, makes no difference in the penalties if convicted. They are serious offenses with serious consequences including incarceration in jail or prison, expensive fines, and fees, court ordered ignition interlock devices installed at your expense, and more. The severity of the charges and punishments depend on how much alcohol, drugs, or other substances were found in your system which impaired your driving; if you are a repeat offender; if you are under the age of 21; if you had a child in the vehicle; and other factors surrounding your DUI charge. But even the most basic first time offenses such as that of being found "impaired to the slightest degree", if convicted includes incarceration sentence of jail-time, fines, fees, and more.
If you face Tempe DUI charges, it is important that you contact a Tempe DUI Attorney as soon as possible. Following your Tempe DUI arrest, you will have a DUI or Criminal complaint in the form of a citation. It will include a Tempe Court date and time. This is for what is called your "Arraignment" At this hearing; you must decide how you want to plea to the violation(s) you have been cited for by the time of your Court date. The plea options available are guilty, not-guilty, or no contest. It is crucial that you consult an experienced Tempe Criminal Defense or DUI Attorney as soon as you receive this or well before this date. If you do not show up for the arraignment, a warrant will be issued for your arrest. If you hire a Tempe DUI or Criminal Defense Attorney, they will handle these details for you. In many cases you will not need to appear for that court date, because your Tempe DUI attorney will have already filed a "not-guilty" plea on your behalf, notice of defenses, and notice of his or her representation on your behalf. Depending on the charges, then, that particular Tempe Court Date on your citation will be vacated. At this point, a good Tempe DUI lawyer will begin aggressively building and mounting a defense on your behalf. They will gather and examine all evidence to determine if any of your constitutional rights were violated, if there are in flaws in the prosecutions cases, and determine the best defenses to use in your case.
The ultimate goal of your Tempe DUI defense Attorney will be to get your case dismissed, clear your record, or in the least reduce the charges and penalties, and make sure the matter has as least impact on you as possible. Without an experienced Tempe DUI defense Attorney, your chances of getting the charges dismissed, charges or punishments reduced or a better outcome than the charges dictate are slim to none. Consequences can be life altering. You will not be able to get this help from the Prosecution or police. Their job is to convict you for the crime for which you were charged, not to look for a way to get your case dismissed or make your life easier. The judge can not do anything to help you accept by proper legal defense motions, evidence and case provided through appropriate protocol by your Tempe Arizona Defense Attorney. You will need a strong defense in your corner, someone who will fight for your rights, freedom and future.
If you have been charged with any Tempe DUI, Extreme DUI, Repeat Offense DUI, Under age 21 DUI, Dui with child under 15, Aggravated Felony DUI, Drug, Felony Drug, Dangerous Drug, Narcotics, Marijuana , Pot, possession, sale, distribution or manufacturing; DUI, Arizona DUI, Arizona, Arizona Drug DUI, or any other Criminal charge contact the Law Office of James Novak, for your Free Consultation at (480) 413-1499. Speak directly with experienced Phoenix Criminal and DUI Defense Attorney and James Novak (Former Prosecutor).
The Law Office of James Novak is devoted to handling 100% DUI, Drug & criminal cases in Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa Arizona and surrounding areas valley-wide.
This post was intended to provide general information only and is not intended as specific legal advice. You should not rely upon this information alone, but should consult legal counsel regarding the application of the laws and regulations discussed and as applied to your specific case or circumstance.
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