Arizona
DUI
Protecting Your Rights.
Your License. Your Future.
A DUI arrest can have immediate and lasting consequences. Griffith Law Office provides experienced, local representation throughout Southeastern Arizona.
20+ Years of Experience
Thousands of Cases Handled
Serving Cochise, Graham & Greenlee Counties
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Charged With DUI in Arizona?
A person may be charged with DUI for driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while impaired to the slightest degree by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of substances. A person can also face DUI charges based on a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or greater within two hours of driving.
Every DUI case is different. The circumstances surrounding the traffic stop, the officer’s observations, testing, and other evidence may all be important in determining how a case should be defended. Your constitutional rights may also be an important part of your case, including whether the stop, detention, search, testing, or other investigative procedures were lawful, or whether you requested an attorney during the investigation.
DUI and Your Driver’s License
A DUI arrest can create driver’s license consequences through the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division even before the criminal case has been started or resolved. Issues involving chemical testing, test refusal, license suspension, restricted driving privileges, and ignition interlock requirements may arise. Your license will be suspended if the action is not timely and appropriately challenged. We can help you understand the MVD process, identify important deadlines, and determine whether your license suspension or other driving consequences can be challenged. The sooner you address these issues, the more options you may have to protect your driving privileges. Don’t wait, contact us today.
What Happens After a DUI Arrest?
A DUI case can involve two separate processes: the criminal case in court and an administrative driver’s license matter through the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division. Depending on the circumstances, a DUI arrest may involve:
Local Experience Matters
David Griffith has more than 20 years of experience defending criminal cases in Southeastern Arizona. He represents clients in Cochise, Graham, and Greenlee Counties, providing knowledgeable representation from an attorney familiar with the local courts, procedures, and communities. When you hire Griffith Law Office, you have direct access to your attorney.
DUI Evidence Is Not Always as Simple as It Appears
An experienced defense attorney can examine how the evidence was obtained and whether it reliably supports the allegations.
The Traffic Stop
Law enforcement must have a lawful basis for the stop.
Field Sobriety Tests
Tests can be affected by many factors, including medical conditions, physical limitations, footwear and testing conditions.
Breath Testing
Issues may involve testing procedures and equipment maintenance.
Blood Testing
Questions can involve collection procedures, storage, chain of custody, and lab testing.