Greenlee County, Arizona DUI Attorneys

Being charged with drunk driving in Arizona can lead to a difficult and stressful process. The laws pertaining to drinking and driving are complicated and confusing, with both a civil and criminal case being filed. There are both immediate penalties and long-term consequences if found guilty.

Fortunately you still have rights and hiring a qualified and experienced DUI defense lawyer can make a difference in the outcome of your case.

The law office of Clifton DUI Attorneys Thrush Law Group is one of the premier DUI defense firms in Arizona. They have the legal skills, courtroom experience and knowledge of Arizona DUI laws that will help win your case.

The Greenlee County DUI lawyers at Thrush Law Group will use their years of legal practice to develop and implement the best plan of action specifically tailored to the needs of your case. That will include challenging evidence against you and rebutting the argument presented by the prosecution and police witnesses. The goal is to make the state prove its case against you. If it cannot, there is a good chance your case will be reduced or even dismissed.

There are two ways you can be charged with driving under the influence in Greenlee County. The first is if a law enforcement officer feels you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and the second is if you have a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher. It is possible to be charged with both offenses.

The penalties for first offense Arizona DUI can include jail, loss of license, fines, administrative fees, court costs, alcohol abuse screening, alcohol education classes, community service and attendance at a victim impact panel. The offender is also usually placed on probation for 12 months.

The penalties are compounded if there was an accident with injury, an elevated BAC known as extreme DUI or if there are any prior alcohol related arrests. The most severe consequences can include home arrest and mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device.

When an officer charges someone with impairment it is a subjective decision that can be challenged in court. Even with breath or blood test evidence, there are issues, such as equipment calibration and maintenance, that can be questioned. The bottom line is an arrest does not mean you are guilty.

Clifton Arizona DUI Lawyers Thrush Law Group understands these legal strategies and they will provide you with an aggressive defense. Contact them now to hear how they may be able to win your case.

During an arrest for suspicion of drunk driving in Greenlee County the officer has the authority to request one or more tests to determine intoxication, including a breath or blood test. If you refuse, Arizona DUI laws stipulate an automatic 12-month suspension of your license. Submitting to the tests and registering a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher will also result in a suspension. The license suspension is part of a civil case involving the Department of Motor Vehicles. It is separate from the criminal case and can occur long before a court ruling.

If the arresting officer finds that a license suspension is warranted you have just 15 days from the date of your arrest to challenge the suspension. You have the right to submit a written argument for a summary review or petition the DMV for an administrative hearing in an effort to stop the license suspension, but again, you must make such a request within fifteen days of your arrest or you will lose your license.

Both the summary review and DMV hearing are complicated proceedings though you have the right to legal counsel. Greenlee County DUI Attorneys Thrush Law Group can help you in your effort to retain your driving privileges by scheduling a hearing and representing you. Time is very important, so contact them now for immediate help with your license.

The attorneys with Thrush Law Group each pledge to provide you with professional legal guidance and personal service. The law firm will provide a free initial review of your case and give you a flat fee for legal services. For your convenience, all major credit cards are accepted and flexible pay plans are available.

Clifton DUI Lawyer Bradley Thrush graduated from the University of Arizona Law School. He is the former editor of the Journal of International and Comparative Law. Mr. Thrush is licensed in Federal Court and Arizona State Courts and is a member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the American Bar Association and Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Clifton, Arizona DUI Attorney Peter Gutierrez graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law and has handled hundreds of DUI cases. He is licensed to practice law in Arizona and California, and is a member of the American Bar Association and the Pima County Bar Association.