Phoenix DUI Lawyer Blog

"An Experienced Mesa DUI Lawyer may be able to
reduce your DUI to a lesser charge, with lesser or no jail or prison sentence or even get your DUI charges dismissed completely."

Mesa DUI (Driving under the Influence) aw is governed by Arizona State Law DUI conviction includes mandatory jail or prison sentences depending on the severity and classification and circumstances surrounding your Mesa, AZ DUI charges, and the circumstances surrounding your DUI charges and arrest. If you have been charged and arrested, you still have a constitutional right to a defense. A DUI charge is not yet a DUI conviction. A Mesa Drunk Driving charge is just the beginning. An experienced DUI lawyer who defends cases in Arizona Court will among other things, make you're your DUI charges are justified, that there were no constitutional rights violations, and look for weakness or flaws in the prosecution's case. "An Experienced Mesa DUI Lawyer may be able to reduce your DUI to a lesser charge, with lesser or no jail or prison sentence or even get your DUI charges dismissed completely." There job is to fulfill your constitutional right to a defense. And a good Mesa DUI Attorney's job is to use every available means through legal channels to do that.

Important Note: Depending on the severity, circumstances and classification of the Mesa, AZ DUI charges Mesa AZ DUI convictions will include other penalties such as fines, fees, costs, probation, counseling, ignition interlock device, criminal record, and other punishments in addition to jail or prison time. Also, the jail or prison time may fluctuate depending on the facts of your case and criminal history, if any.

Often, the first question many people have who faces Mesa DUI charges is "If convicted, will I go to jail or prison and for how long?" The following is discusses the portion of the Arizona State Law that relates to the incarceration portion of DUI conviction sentencing. Remember, the answer may not be the same for everyone in every situation. Some Judges have discretion to increase the penalties and sentencing depending on your specific set of circumstances, criminal history and whatever the judge deems appropriate.

Arizona DUI Minimum Incarceration Sentencing Guidelines paraphrased from
A.R.S. 28 - 1381, 28-1382, and 28-1383:

• First DUI (non-extreme) .08+ BAC..................24 Hours in Jail
• Second DUI (non-extreme) .08+ BAC.................30 Days in Jail
• First DUI Extreme .15+ BAC ..........................30 Days in Jail
• Second DUI Extreme .15+ BAC.........................120 Days in Jail
• First DUI Super Extreme .20+ BAC....................45 Days in Jail
• 2nd Super Extreme .20+ BAC..........................180 days in jail
• Felony DUI (DUI with aggravated classification.....4 Months in Prison

The Mesa Court and Mesa Prosecutor will not do anything to help you defend your case. They want Mesa DUI convictions. If you choose to go unrepresented (not recommended), basically your side of the story will be ignored. In fact, without DUI legal representation and guidance by an Arizona DUI Lawyer or Criminal Defense Attorney who defends DUI charges frequently in Mesa Court, you may unknowingly be incriminating yourself further. The Mesa Prosecution and Mesa Court gets a fast conviction with little work when a defendant goes unrepresented. And without proper legal representation your attempts at defending yourself could make matters worse.

Your AZ DUI Attorney defending your in Mesa Court for your DUI, will be familiar with protocol, experience in frequent DUI litigation, understanding of Arizona law and changes in Arizona State law, Case law (other cases that may effect yours), and most importantly will know well what defenses can be used to build and mount a successful defense on your behalf. A good DUI Attorney in Arizona will do everything possible to get your case dismissed or a reduced sentence based on weaknesses in the prosecutions case. They will be the barrier between you and the Mesa Prosecution. They will be your voice of legal defense reason, and mount a strong defense on your behalf with the goal of make your rights are not violated, and that your future and freedom are protected.

If you have been arrested for any Mesa Arizona DUI, Extreme DUI, Repeat Offense DUI, Under age 21 DUI, Felony DUI, DUI with child under 15 in vehicle, Aggravated Felony DUI, Drug, Felony Drug, Dangerous Drug, Narcotics, Marijuana, any Mesa DUI, Mesa Drug DUI, or any other criminal charge including theft, assaults, aggravated assault, domestic violence, drugs crimes, probation violations, robbery, computer crimes, ID theft crimes, or any other criminal charges contact the Law Office of James Novak, for your Free Consultation at (480) 413-1499. Speak directly with experienced Mesa criminal Defense and DUI Defense Attorney James Novak (Former Prosecutor).