Arizona DUI Attorneys serving all of Arizona including the Greater Metro Phoenix cities of Tempe, Scottsdale,
Glendale, Peoria, Chandler, Gilbert, Buckeye, Avondale, Surprise, Sun City, Goodyear and Mesa
DUI Attorneys
Serving all of Arizona including the Greater Metro Phoenix cities of Tempe, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, Chandler, Gilbert, Buckeye, Avondale, Surprise, Sun City, Goodyear and Mesa
10 Tips BEFORE you get a DUI:
1. Don't answer any questions, other than name and address.
2. Don't answer questions about drinking.
3. Don't perform any roadside tests.
4. Don't agree to have your eyes tested.
5. Don't agree to blow into a handheld breath tester.
6. Do request to contact your attorney immediately.
7. Do request privacy while you are calling your lawyer.
8. Do exercise your right to remain silent.
9. Do consent to a breath or blood test, if you are arrested for DUI and the officer reads you the implied consent affidavit. Failure to consent can result in a 12–month license suspension.
10. ALWAYS BE POLITE and produce requested documents.
If you've found your way to this page, you've probably already been charged with a DUI and you're looking for guidance. We can help!
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Experienced Arizona DUI and felony DUI lawyers, Corso & Rhude. Providing the highest quality legal representation for you. We'll fight to protect your rights by aggressively and professionally defending your DUI.
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Charged with a DUI in Arizona? What Happens Next?
So you were arrested for a DUI last night and now you're wondering what happens next. You're feeling angry, confused and probably afraid about the entire process: being arrested, taken to jail, fingerprinted, and photographed.
You're probably thinking, "This shouldn't be happening to me. This kind of thing happens to other people. I'm not a criminal. In fact, I don't even drink much." The truth is DUIs happen to everyday people – doctors, teachers, social workers, businessmen, and even lawyers.
Don't take on a DUI charge alone.
Dealing with the unknown is a frightening process. Let us fight for you. As former Arizona prosecutors, we know the ins and outs of the court system. Our goals in fighting your case will be to get you off, to keep the offense off your record, to reduce your charges, to reduce jail time and/or fines and to prevent you from losing your license.
A DUI charge isn't a simple misdemeanor.
DUI charges can come with some severe consequences. In addition to losing your license, you could face 8 or more points on your license, mandatory jail time in tent city, fines and penalties, and increased auto insurance. It can also have longer lasting affects, such as making it harder to keep or get a job with a misdemeanor on your record. Corso & Rhude wants to make sure a DUI charge won't ruin your life. We'll fight for your license and your future.
Disputing a DUI charge is not a simple task.
Don't think that because you are a good person and being cooperative the court will go easier on you. Going to court alone or using the court appointed representation is not in your best interest. The Prosecutor sees your type of case all day and he is well–versed in all the legal points available. The best way to fight back is to use experienced and aggressive attorneys, like Corso & Rhude, to represent you. We'll review the evidence, testimonies and records that the Prosecutor has regarding your case to find points where we can weaken their case against you.
Arizona DUI laws are some of the harshest in the U.S.
We sympathize with your situation and will do everything in our power to help you fight against your DUI charge. If you're like most people, you're not sure if hiring a DUI defense attorney is the right thing to do. You're probably unsure about what penalties may apply to you and if you could win contesting your arrest. That's why we offer free consultations. Every case is different and we'll treat you with respect and provide your case personal attention. Call us anytime, 24 hours a day.
What is a Free DUI Defense Consultation?
After you tell us the facts about your case, we will analyze the situation, give you our opinions, and discuss what our approach will be. We'll explain what penalties you'll be facing, what your options are, and how the judicial process works. Being arrested does not necessarily mean you will be convicted and we want to make sure you're aware of what lies ahead so we can tackle it head on.
When you choose Corso & Rhude as your representation, you can expect the highest quality legal representation. We will fight to protect your rights by aggressively and professionally defending your DUI. We'll appear on your behalf at court proceedings, look for every way to get your case dismissed, file motions to suppress evidence against you and negotiate the best possible plea bargain. If necessary, we will even take your case to trial.
Call Corso & Rhude Today for a Free Evaluation of Your Case
Standard Procedures After a DUI Arrest
DUI Charges
Most first time DUI arrests in Arizona involve two common DUI charges: 1) driving while impaired, and 2) driving with an alcohol content of 0.08 or higher within 2 hours of driving. Also known as 28–1381A and 28–1381A2. Offenders are commonly charged with both.
License Suspension
Your license will be taken and automatically suspended or revoked for a period of 90 days to two years depending on the number of prior convictions you have received.
You will have both a criminal proceeding in court and a civil proceeding with the Department of Motor Vehicles (MVD) and the likely suspension of your driver's license.
These two proceedings are mutually exclusive; the outcome of one will not affect the other. You could win both matters or lose both matters. How the MVD driver license hearing is handled is extremely important.
Criminal DUI Proceeding
Your DUI arrest begins your criminal proceeding. The consequences of this –– plea of guilty, or a verdict of guilty following a jury or bench trial –– could result in mandatory jail time, fines, fees and assessments, supervised or unsupervised probation, as well as a criminal record.
MVD Civil Proceeding
The civil proceeding is conducted before an administrative hearing officer at the MVD. This proceeding deals with a possible suspension of your driver's license, or if you are from out of state, your privilege to drive in Arizona.
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