Arizona DUI Defense Alliance | Statewide Legal Network

The 30 Days After Arrest

Day 0-15: The Critical Window

This is the only time you can save your license. We file a request for an Executive Hearing with the MVD immediately. This is a hard deadline with no exceptions.

Day 30: The Arraignment

The formal reading of charges. If you hire us, we can often waive your presence so you do not have to miss work.

Day 45-90: Discovery & Litigation

We demand bodycam footage, calibration logs, and blood samples. We send these to our private lab for independent re-testing.

The Defense Network

Lead Review Team

Our network consists exclusively of independent attorneys who have served as former prosecutors or hold Board Certification.

Why We Audit Every Case

Arizona's DUI laws (Title 28) are strict. Conviction relies on fallible science—breathalyzers that drift and blood that ferments.

We treat the police report as the officer's version of events, which we rigorously cross-examine against the objective data found in bodycam footage and toxicology reports.

Common Questions

Will I go to jail for a first offense DUI?

Arizona law (ARS 28-1381) mandates 10 days in jail for a standard first offense. However, our network attorneys often negotiate this down to 1 day served, or 'time served' plus home detention.

Can I drive after a DUI arrest?

You have a 15-day driving permit from the date of your arrest. On day 16, your license is suspended for 90 days unless we request an MVD Executive Hearing.

How much does a DUI lawyer cost?

Fees vary based on complexity. Most of our network attorneys offer flat-fee structures with payment plans to avoid hourly billing surprises.

What if I refused the breathalyzer?

Refusal triggers a 1-year license suspension under Implied Consent. We challenge the validity of the refusal in a separate civil hearing.

Do I need a lawyer for a misdemeanor?

Yes. A misdemeanor DUI remains on your record for 99 years in Arizona. It affects employment and insurance. Public defenders are often overworked; private counsel focuses on dismantling the evidence.

THE SCIENCE OF DEFENSE

DUI defense in Arizona is scientific, not just legal. The state relies on the Intoxilyzer 8000 breath testing device, which uses infrared spectroscopy to estimate blood alcohol content. This machine is sensitive to Radio Frequency Interference (RFI), ambient temperature, and mouth alcohol. Our defense strategy involves a forensic audit of the device's "COBRA" data to identify error codes that police often ignore.

UNDERSTANDING ARS 28-1381

Arizona is a "Zero Tolerance" state. Under ARS 28-1381(A)(1), you can be convicted of DUI even if your BAC is 0.00%, provided the state can prove you were "impaired to the slightest degree." This relies heavily on the officer's subjective observations—swaying, red eyes, or slurred speech.

We counter this subjective evidence with objective facts: weather conditions, medical history (GERD, allergies), and fatigue.

ARIZONA DUI PENALTIES

Penalties in Arizona are tiered based on BAC. "Regular" DUI (0.08-0.149) carries 10 days jail. "Extreme" (0.15-0.199) carries 30 days. "Super Extreme" (0.20+) carries 45 days. All convictions require an Ignition Interlock Device. A second offense within 7 years drastically increases mandatory jail time to 90 days.

OFFICIAL RESOURCES

Verify your rights at these official state portals:

ARS 28-1381 (DUI Statute) ADOT MVD Hearing Info Maricopa Superior Court Justice Court Lookups

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