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If that’s not the case, you’ll want to hire an Arizona licensed DUI lawyer so he or she can represent you legally. The Ferragut Law Firm only has a presence in Arizona – we don’t practice in any other state. Plus we are a top-rated DUI lawyer located in downtown Phoenix.

An Arizona DUI lawyer should cost you somewhere between $1,000 and $10,000 – the cheapest probably won’t be the best, and the most expensive may not necessarily be the best, either. You may also need to pay for experts to testify on your behalf if necessary in your Arizona DUI case. Your attorney can help you determine that.

Police will charge any person driving on the roads in Arizona for DUI if they suspect them of driving while intoxicated – that’s their job – to keep Arizona roads safe. They will often charge a person with any other laws that are broken while they’re stopped for the DUI. As you can see, Arizona is tough on DUI offenses. If you’ve been charged, you may wish to learn about the Arizona DUI laws so you’ll know what could be expected.

The DUI lawyer that will represent you must be extremely knowledgeable about the DUI laws so they can provide the best defense possible in your case. However there’s no guarantee that they’ll be successful in overturning a DUI charge and having you found innocent. Much of the time this requires legal circumstances that either prove your innocence or there was a problem with the legal procedures whereby an arresting officer acted inappropriately or failed to do something that was legally required.

If you’re found guilty, you’ll need to pay for any fees and fines that the court assigns. There are many, and are based on several facts, plus a judgement call on the part of your judge. Those facts are whether this was a first offense or if any previous DUI arrests or other offenses are on your record, and whether this was an aggravated DUI or not.

You’ll also need to pay for jail time, towing if your vehicle was impounded, vehicle storage fees to get it out of impound, any other requirements the court imposes, and other miscellaneous charges. On top of that, there’s the price that you’ll pay in potential job loss, potential relationship stress and loss, and other life issues that can be the result of a DUI.

Defending these charges requires a lot of work in most cases, so hiring a great DUI lawyer should be at the top of your priority list..

What are those costs worth in terms of your ongoing living circumstances? You want to look at the value of the attorney – if you’re able to get off the charges or get them reduced because of his or her work, is it worth paying the price to retain an experienced and tough lawyer to help you defend those charges? Most people say yes to that question.

That’s a really good question. An accountant would most likely offer this very sound advice: if you can’t afford something then you shouldn’t try to afford it. However, in this case your life is on the line. You probably don’t want just a good attorney – you probably want a great one. And it’s going to cost money.

But this is a decision that you must make for you. No one can make that decision for you. Know if this is important enough for you, you will find a way to make it happen. You probably have people in your life that are willing to help.

And, the people in your life would probably be willing to help you. But be prepared to admit to them and to yourself that you need help and that you’re going to commit 100 percent to not drink (or drug) and drive ever again. They care about you and they want to know that you’re going to be safe when you’re driving on Arizona roads.

Listen to their questions carefully and answer those question the best you can. If there’s something they didn’t ask but you have information that you think could help, then spill it!

Many times if the charges can’t be removed completely they can be reduced. This means you’ll have less legal consequences and for a lesser period of time than if the original arrest charges had stuck.

Your best line of defense in this particular case is for you and your Arizona DUI attorney to explain that you’ve learned your lesson, you’re going to get help (like joining a 12-step program also known as Alcoholics Anonymous) and you’re going to change your life for the better, effective immediately, plus you’re going to commit to those positive life changes for the rest of your life.

You’re going to have to find a way to prove those things before you go to court. Figure out what you can to change your life, begin making those changes, be sure you’re absolutely committed to those changes, and present proof of those changes on your court date.

Lastly, be ready to accept responsibility for your previous actions as well as accept whatever punishments you’re assigned. If the court finds you guilty, and you’re really guilty, you have no one to blame but yourself. Start being a winner today – change your life now and make it the best it can be.

If you have been found guilty, the judge will order your punishment. That punishment could be anything from a short probation term all the way up to a lengthy jail term and/or heavy fines. All of that depends on your individual case, the circumstances behind the case, and whether you’re a repeat offender.

If you’ve got a tough lawyer that fights for you, he or she will speak up for you at your trial and explain any circumstances why you should receive a reduced sentence or fines, etc.

In the end, the judge will render the decision regarding your legal obligations post-trial, and his decision is final – unless you can file an appeal or a Post Conviction Relief Petition.

In regards to your personal life, your relationships may suffer. Your DUI doesn’t just affect you; it also affects the people that you love and care about, in many more ways than you are probably thinking about right now. So next time you consider driving while intoxicated, please do yourself a huge favor: consider the people in your life. Are they worth it enough for you not to do that again?