Tempe DUI Lawyer

You have legal options after an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona. After your arrest, you can immediately reach out to a Tempe DUI lawyer from our team at The Law Offices of Brandon White.Getting immediate help can improve the strength of your defense.

Our team will assess your situation, answer your questions, and get to work for you right away. We have 30 years of combined legal experience, and we’re ready to provide the support you deserve. 

Contact us now to learn more about how a Tempe criminal defense lawyer can help. 

When to Hire a DUI Lawyer in Tempe, AZ

You should contact a DUI attorney immediately after an arrest for drunk driving. You can improve your chances of successfully resolving the charges you face by reaching out right away to a professional law firm for assistance. 

Your lawyer will: 

Ensure You Understand Your Charges

There’s a lot of potential variance for DUI charges in Arizona. We’ll review the specific allegations against you and give you information about what these charges will mean in the event of a conviction. 

Protect Your Rights

We believe in protecting the constitutional rights of our clients after arrests for drunk driving. We stand up for you during questioning by prosecutors and police officers, and monitor all investigations into your charges to ensure you receive fair treatment. 

Build Your Defense

We quickly get to work on a personalized defense against the DUI allegations you face. 

Depending on your circumstances, we may focus on showing that:

• The police stopped you without reasonable cause
• The police failed to follow proper procedures for field sobriety tests or blood alcohol content (BAC) tests 
• You were not impaired at the time of your arrest 

We can discuss all relevant defense strategies with you when you turn to us for assistance. 

Will You Face Misdemeanor or Felony Charges for Drunk Driving?

Arizona typically treats drunk driving as a misdemeanor-level offense. However, in some cases, you could face more serious felony allegations.

According to Arizona’s DUI laws, you could face felony charges for a DUI in Arizona if:

• The police accuse you of a DUI while you have a suspended or revoked license 
• You have three or more prior DUIs from the past 84 months 
• You had someone under the age of 15 in your vehicle at the time of your arrest
• The police arrest you for a DUI while you have orders to use an ignition interlock device (IID)

Felony DUI allegations generally have more severe consequences than misdemeanor convictions. However, even a misdemeanor DUI can result in fines, incarceration, and restrictions on your driving privileges. 

You deserve help from a DUI attorney in Tempe who will take your charges seriously and fight for you each step of the way, regardless of whether the police accuse you of a misdemeanor or a felony. 

How Our Team Resolves DUI Accusations

We can use several strategies to handle drunk driving charges in Tempe. In many cases, we focus on:

Reducing DUI Charges Through Plea Bargaining

We know how to handle plea deals offered by the prosecution after some drunk driving arrests. These deals can reduce the penalties you face, but they do require you to admit guilt for a different criminal charge.

You should never accept a plea deal until you’ve discussed it with your attorney. These deals do not always represent your best legal option. 

Getting a Judge to Drop Your DUI Charges

In some cases, we can convince local judges to drop drunk driving allegations, especially if the prosecution has poor evidence or if law enforcement violated your rights during the traffic stop or after your arrest.

If the court drops your charges, you will not face any penalties for the arrest. We can review your situation and discuss this strategy when appropriate. 

Fighting Your DUI Charges in Court

Finally, you can rely on us to aggressively defend you in court when necessary. We have the legal training and experience to stand up for you, fighting for a positive verdict when you turn to us for legal assistance. 

DUI Charges and BAC Tests

Police officers often order drivers to take BAC tests if they suspect drunk driving. “Failing” one of these tests can feel stressful. However, in some cases, we can dispute the results of BAC testing, especially if the police officer failed to follow proper procedures when administering the test or if the lab mishandled your blood or urine samples. 

We focus on building your defense and reducing the evidence the prosecution can use against you. Learn more by contacting us for help after your arrest. 

Talk to Us About a Defense for a DUI Charge

You can rely on a Tempe DUI attorney from our team at The Law Offices of Brandon White to fight for you after an arrest. We can use our experience and understanding of the legal system in Arizona to support you every step of the way.