Defense Strategy: Regular DUI
ALERT: Standard Patrol
Arrests in Scottsdale are currently under high scrutiny.
If you are reading this, you are facing the full weight of the Maricopa County legal system. An arrest for Regular DUI by the Scottsdale PD is designed to shock and intimidate you.
The Scottsdale City Court: A Reputation for Severity
If you were arrested in Scottsdale, your case will be heard at the Scottsdale City Court on 75th Street. This jurisdiction is widely considered one of the strictest in Arizona. The prosecutors here are aggressive and often seek maximum penalties even for first-time offenders to maintain the city's "safe" image. You cannot rely on a public defender who is juggling 300 cases to navigate this specific political climate. You need private counsel who knows these judges personally.
Old Town "Saturation Patrols"
The Scottsdale Police Department deploys massive resources to the Entertainment District (Old Town) on weekends. They use "Wolfpack" tactics—flooding the streets near clubs and bars to pull over drivers for minor infractions like "wide turns" or "touching the lane line." We analyze the bodycam footage to prove that the stop was pretextual and lacked Reasonable Suspicion, moving to suppress all evidence found after the lights went on.
The "Golf Cart" & "Scooter" Trap
Scottsdale is unique in that a significant number of DUI arrests involve golf carts and electric scooters. Many visitors do not realize that Arizona's DUI statutes apply to any motorized vehicle. If you were arrested on a golf cart, we challenge the specific "Actual Physical Control" elements and argue that the vehicle does not meet the statutory definition for the enhanced penalties often sought by the state.
Protecting Your Professional License
Scottsdale defendants often have more to lose than just a driver's license. Doctors, nurses, pilots, and real estate agents face career-ending consequences from a criminal conviction. We specialize in "Damage Control"—structuring plea agreements that avoid specific "trigger" words or classifications that would cause the loss of a professional board license or security clearance.
The 15-Day Deadline
The clock is ticking. You have exactly 15 days from the date of your arrest to request an Executive Hearing with the MVD. If you miss this, your license is suspended for 90 days, and you will be forced to attend Traffic Survival School. We can file the paperwork immediately to pause the suspension and keep you on the road.
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Previous Winning Defense: The Shelter Rule
Using the car as shelter (sleeping) is a valid defense against Actual Physical Control.
DEFENSE RADIUS: SCOTTSDALE CITY COURT
CRITICAL: 15-Day Deadline
You have exactly 15 days from arrest to request an MVD hearing.