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PHOENIX DUI DRUNK DRIVING RIGHTS DUI / DWI Lawyers in Phoenix, Arizona Under Arizona DUI law and the Constitution, every person has legal rights. As with all criminal cases, those legal rights are numerous, and are set forth below. Because the DUI law penalties are so severe, it is extremely important that you be aware of your DUI rights. The Right to Remain Silent If you are stopped by the police, or under criminal investigation, you have the right to remain silent. It you are stopped, give the police officer your drivers license, registration, and proof of insurance, but do not answer any other questions or admit anything. If you begin talking, it may hurt your case and could be a waiver of your rights. Resist answering questions despite repeated efforts by the police officers. The Right to Refuse Field Sobriety Tests If you are suspected of DUI, and stopped, most likely, a police officer will request you to submit to field sobriety tests or an HGN eye test. Arizona DUI law does not require any person to submit to these tests. The HGN eye test is when the police officer uses a small light and asked you to follow the light from side to side. These tests can be very inaccurate, and extremely subjective. Therefore, it is advisable that you respectfully and politely decline these tests. The Right to Speak with an Attorney Immediately upon arrest you should ask to speak with an attorney. Before you choose to submit to any chemical test (blood test or Breathalyzer), you have the right to consult with an attorney, if it does not unreasonably delay the testing. The Right to Request Independent Samples Following the administration of a blood or breath test, you should request the police officers preserved a sample for independent testing. Depending upon the method administered, they may or may not be required to provide you with an independent sample.
Call for a Free Consultation If you have been charged with DUI/DWI in Phoenix or any of the surrounding cities, please contact our office for a free in person consultation to discuss your legal rights and explanation of how we can help you. We offer quality and aggressive defense with affordable attorneys fees. Our lawyers practice in all areas of DUI and DWI Defense law and criminal law throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area in all Arizona including Ahwatukee, Apache Junction, Avondale, Buckeye, Chandler, El Mirage, Florence, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Scottsdale, Sun City, Surprise, Tempe, and Wickenburg. |
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