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When facing a DUI at the Downtown Justice Court, it is vital to have a knowledgeable board-certified DUI attorney to fight for your rights. The process of the court can be very confusing and if found guilty you face life-changing consequences. Therefore, it is wise to have an attorney to protect your rights.
The board-certified Downtown Justice Court DUI attorneys at Rosenstein Law Group provide free consultations to explain the process and possible outcomes. The Rosenstein Law Group can be reached 24/7 at 408-248-7666.
Arizona is known for having some of the most severe penalties in the nation for DUIs. So, although you have the right to present your own defense for any offense, it is a good idea to hire an experienced DUI attorney.
You can be charged with DUI if you are arrested while driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (“BAC”) of 0.08%. (This number decreases to 0.04% if you are operating a commercial vehicle.) If you are not 21, you can be charged with DUI if you have any detectable amount of alcohol in your system while driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle.
First-offense DUIs can result in a minimum of ten days in jail, a minimum fine of at least $1,250. The court may order alcohol screening/treatment and community service. You may also have to equip your vehicle with an ignition interlock device. If arrested for a second or subsequent DUI offense, you are looking at a minimum of 90 days in jail, paying a fine of at least $3000, and having your driver’s license suspended for up to a year. Moreover, you will be required to complete alcohol screening/treatment, perform community service, and equip your vehicle with an ignition interlock device.
If you are operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.15%, or higher you will be arrested for an extreme DUI
For your first offense, you will be required to serve at least 30 days in jail and pay a minimum fine of $2500. Also, you will be required to complete alcohol screening/treatment, perform community service, and equip your car with an ignition interlock device. For the second and subsequent offense, you face a minimum jail sentence of 120 days, and a fine of at least $3,250, you can also lose your driver’s license for a year.
To be charged with an aggravated DUI you must be driving with a BAC of 0.08% or more while your driver’s license is suspended, canceled, or revoked, have 3 DUIs within an 84-month period, or be arrested for a DUI while with a passenger who is younger than 15 years old.
The punishment is a prison sentence of up to 2 years, a loss of your driving privileges for up to a year, and a requirement to complete alcohol screening/treatment, perform community service, and equip your car with an ignition interlock device.
In addition, you can receive a DUI if you are under the influence of drugs, even if you are not impaired and a doctor prescribed them, this includes medical marijuana.
Given the consequences of a DUI, you need a knowledgeable Phoenix DUI defense attorney fighting for you at the Downtown Justice Court.
The Downtown Justice Courts address is 620 W. Jackson Street Phoenix, AZ. You can reach the court by calling (602) 372-6300. The court hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The presiding judge is Enrique Medina Ochoa. For more information about the Downtown Justice Courts please visit justicecourts.maricopa.gov.
The first step in the DUI process, after your arrest, is the initial appearance/arraignment where the court will advise you of charges and inform you of what the maximum penalty is. At this time, you will also enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. After the initial appearance/arraignment, your attorney will review the evidence and work tirelessly to build up a defense for you. If the case does not resolve outside of trial, you will continue to trial. At the trial, your attorney will put on you defense and the State will present its case against you in front of a jury of your peers. The jury will weigh all the evidence presented and come to a verdict of guilty or not guilty. If you are found guilty, the court will sentence you at the end of trial.
The Rosenstein Law Group has the only board-certified DUI attorneys in the county. Having our attorneys on your case puts your mind at ease, knowing you are getting the best defense possible in your DUI case at the Downtown Justice Court.
What are the advantages of using one of our board-certified attorneys to fight your DUI charge? Our firm has over 100 years of combined legal experience. Our board-certified DUI attorneys will manage all aspects of your case. Our attorneys know that every client facing a DUI at Downtown (East Phoenix 1) Justice Court deserves to be catered to depending on their unique needs. We will investigate every angle of your case to ensure you are given the best chance to prevail. We offer a no-charge DUI initial consultation. Contact one of our board-certified DUI defense attorneys at 480-248-7666 or by clicking here.