Sahuarita DUI Defense Attorney

DUI Defense Lawyer in Sahuarita Protecting Your Rights

You are likely on this page because you or a loved one have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and are looking for a skilled Sahuarita, AZ DUI defense lawyer to fight against these charges. The attorneys at The Behan Law Group, P.L.L.C. understand how overwhelming these charges can feel, especially since even a first-time DUI conviction requires mandatory jail time.

Arizona takes a tough stance against drivers who drive impaired. This is evident in the 30,000 DUI arrests that take place each year. With at least 75 percent of those arrests ending in convictions, it is critical that you have a skilled DUI defense attorney advocating for you and fighting for your future and your freedom.

In our decades of practicing DUI defense law, our attorneys have handled a wide variety of DUI charges, and we can help you with any of the following:

• First offense DUI
• Second or subsequent DUI
• Extreme DUI
• Super extreme DUI
• Aggravated DUI
• CDL DUI
• Underage DUI
• Marijuana DUI

Potential Legal Strategies in DUI Cases

The role of a legal advocate begins when you walk into your Sahuarita DUI defense lawyer's office for your free initial consultation. We will review the details of your arrest, starting from the initial traffic stop, to ensure we understand the strengths and weaknesses of the case the prosecutor believes they have against you. This includes investigating the arrest process you went through to determine if your rights were violated, including whether the officer had probable cause to make the stop.

Part of this investigation will include obtaining evidence that can help your case, such as gathering video evidence from surveillance cameras where the stop occurred and dash cam footage from nearby vehicles. We will also interview potential witnesses, both at the scene and anyone you may have been in contact with leading up to the arrest.

Once all the evidence has been collected, your lawyer will carefully evaluate each piece to see what can be challenged and potentially thrown out. One of the most common pieces of evidence the lawyers at The Behan Law Group, P.L.L.C. can challenge is blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test results. We will investigate the maintenance and calibration of the device used to test you to determine if there were issues with the device that could have given an inaccurate reading. There may also be questions about the qualifications of the officer who conducted the test. Was the officer properly trained? How much experience does the officer have conducting these tests?

Another potential evidentiary challenge to your DUI case involves the results of any field sobriety tests you may have agreed to. Multiple studies have shown these tests are highly subjective, and results can be negatively impacted based on a driver's age, weight, physical condition, or medical issues.

Other Ways an Attorney Can Help in a DUI Case

Unfortunately, there are DUI cases where the evidence against the driver is so strong that there is no way to deny they were impaired while behind the wheel. However, there are still options for defending against the maximum sentence that could be imposed based on the current charges.

Not only have our Sahuarita DUI defense lawyers built a solid reputation in the legal community as aggressive and successful trial attorneys, but we are also known as skilled negotiators for our clients. We have experience obtaining favorable plea deals that reduce the penalties our clients are facing.

Your lawyer can also help you with license reinstatement once your license suspension is over, including for both the criminal case against you and potential administrative actions the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department (MDV) may have taken. Certain requirements must be met before the state will allow you to drive again. This process can be complex, but our firm can help you with it.

Call Our Sahuarita, AZ DUI Defense Attorneys

The Behan Law Group, P.L.L.C. will fight to defend you against the most common DUI charges, and we can also defend you against criminal charges if you were involved in a DUI crash involving injuries or fatalities. The penalties for a conviction can be severe, so do not delay calling our office at 520-220-5047 or contacting us online to set up a free consultation with a Sahuarita DUI defense lawyer and find out what legal defense strategies our law firm can provide.