Chances of Winning a DUI Case with a Public Defender

July 29, 2025 | Defense Strategies,DUI

Considering the pros and cons of a public defender, your chances of winning a DUI case with a public defender are typically not as good as with a private attorney. Before you decide whether to accept the appointment of public defense counsel, we recommend that you consider the following advantages and disadvantages of a public… read more

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What Are Mitigating Factors in an Arizona DUI Case?

December 16, 2022 | Criminal Defense,Defense Strategies,DUI

If you get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona, your case may involve mitigating or aggravating factors. Both could drastically change your sentence if found guilty of this crime. Mitigating factors are a good thing – they lessen the severity of the crime and could reduce your sentence. A DUI defense attorney… read more

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Can a Police Officer Arrest Me Outside of Their Jurisdiction?

July 7, 2021 | Defense Strategies

Yes. An Arizona officer’s authority does not necessarily end at the city or county boundary. ARS 13-3871 allows an Arizona peace officer’s authority to extend elsewhere in the state under specified circumstances, including circumstances covered by Arizona’s warrantless arrest statute. An officer from another city making a stop is therefore not, by itself, a reason… read more

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