Phoenix DUI Lawyer

September 1, 2010
By James E. Novak, P.L.L.C. on September 1, 2010 7:15 AM |

Phoenix Felony DUI Attorney Who Will Fight Your Felony DUI Charges

"Your Best Offense against a Felony DUI Conviction is to hire a good DUI Lawyer who knows what defenses to use to defend a Felony DUI."

If you were arrested in Phoenix Arizona for a Felony DUI, do not underestimate the consequences of a conviction. Felony DUI charges are very serious. Arizona is extremely tough on Phoenix Felony DUI offenses also known as "Aggravated DUI charges". Felony DUI conviction will result in serious punishments with adverse affects on your life that will follow you for years into the future. It is extremely important for you to contact and hire DUI attorney who defends clients regularly in Phoenix Courts, with a proven track record of successful defense and litigation of Phoenix DUI charges.

Your best offense against a Felony DUI Conviction is to hire a good DUI Lawyer who knows what defenses to use to defend Phoenix Felony DUI charges. Your Arizona DUI Attorney must have the knowledge, and experience of using all the defenses available under by Arizona law to build and mount a successful defense against your Felony DUI charges. With a good Phoenix DUI Attorney, you may be able to get your charges dismissed completely or in the alternative reduced to lesser charges with lesser penalties. A dismissal of charges is not obtained by luck. It requires good legal representation by an experienced Maricopa County DUI Lawyer.

There are many defenses that can be used, and evidentiary issues that can be challenged under the appropriate circumstances. Many of these defenses are cited and discussed in detail in the Winning Defense Strategies Book Series ©"#1 Arizona DUI Defense" and "101 DUI Defense Strategies" © Book, written by a successful and experienced DUI Defense Attorney as well as prolific Arizona DUI defenses Author, James Novak. Abridged versions of all his Arizona Defense Books can be downloaded free of charge to the public. Law and your defenses, and your constitutional rights should not be kept a "secret". If charged with any DUI you should be informed. This free information can be downloaded at www.arizonacriminaldefenselawyer.com. Understand there is a big difference between knowing what your defenses are, and knowing how actually challenge evidence and charges which is what a good Phoenix DUI Lawyer does on a regular basis. Many people make the mistake of going at it alone without good private practice DUI Attorney who defends DUI charges in Phoenix.

Below are examples of just defenses categories that can often be targeted by your DUI Attorney that can be used to pursue dismissal of your charges, reduction in sentencing or suppression of evidence:
• The Police Must have "Reasonable Suspicion" for a Traffic Stop
• The Police must have "Probable cause" to arrest for DUI which is a higher standard than a "Reasonable Suspicion" to stop
• Challenging the validity or reliability of the field sobriety tests conducted
• The police officer's credentials or certifications can be questioned regarding the officer's training and use of breathalyzer equipment or drug testing equipment.
• The evidence prosecution wishes to use against you was mishandled
• Margins of error are too wide in breath results or blood testing.
• Too much time went by before proper testing was done.
• The environmental conditions or landscaping were not appropriate or up to standard for which to conduct field sobriety tests.
• Lack of maintenance or records on breathalyzer machine used to read your BAC
• Inadmissible evidence used
• Improper search of your or your vehicle was or seizure was conducted
• Other Violations of your Constitutional Rights occurred.

You have too much to lose with a Phoenix Felony DUI or Aggravated DUI conviction. You must have a strong Phoenix criminal defense or Phoenix DUI Attorney in your corner that knows exactly what needs to be done to protect you and that will draw from their years of experience and litigation, training, education and knowledge of the law, and court protocol to defend you.

Phoenix Felony DUI convictions have higher penalties, increased incarceration than that of a Misdemeanor DUI. Sentencing for a Felony DUI or Aggravated DUI in Phoenix can include up to 4 months or more in prison, along with other severe penalties, fines, fees, loss of driver's license, mandatory Ignition Interlock device, restitution, and other penalties the court deems appropriate.

The punishments for any Arizona Felony DUI charge is so severe that some people just give to the prosecution, not realizing their DUI charges can be challenged. Most good Phoenix DUI Attorneys will provide a free consultation to provide you such insight regarding your case. They will be able to give you the guidance and direction you need to make the tough choice ahead of you that is to hire a good DUI attorney and fight for your freedom or be prepared to get the maximum penalty under Arizona Law for an Arizona Felony DUI. With an experienced, dedicated Felony DUI Lawyer, your chances of getting a good outcome on your case drastically increase.

If you have been charged with any Phoenix Arizona DUI, Extreme DUI, Repeat Offense DUI, Under age 21 DUI, DUI with child under 15 in vehicle, Aggravated Felony DUI, Drug, Felony Drug, Dangerous Drug, Narcotics, Marijuana, any Phoenix DUI, Phoenix 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 Phoenix criminal Defense and DUI Defense Attorney James Novak (Former Prosecutor).

The Law Office of James Novak is devoted to handling 100% DUI, Drug & criminal cases in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Phoenix, and surrounding areas valley-wide in Maricopa County Arizona.

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.