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DUI Arrest Procedure

Every year, hundreds of thousands of American drivers are charged with driving under the influence, or DUI. In order to help protect themselves from the harsh consequences of a conviction, the majority of those accused will hire a defense attorney to investigate the individual circumstances of their arrest and work to get only the sentence they deserve. In some cases, attorneys will find that the arrest was illegally performed and therefore may be able to be overturned.

If you have been charged with a DUI, it is important to speak with an Arizona DUI attorney about ways to protect your legal rights and freedoms. The defense attorneys of Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., can provide the dedicated legal help you deserve. Contact us today at 602-510-9999 for a free consultation.

DUI Arrest Factors

An officer of the law is required to have probable cause to pull over a vehicle. If a car is speeding or swerving, stopping the vehicle is legal. However, some officers pull cars over due to racial or gender profiling. If this has occurred, the legitimacy of a DUI charge may be put into question. Other factors in a legal arrest may include:

  • Failure of Field Sobriety Test – There are several methods for testing blood alcohol content. An officer may ask you to walk in a straight line, touch your fingers to your nose, stand on one leg, or test your reaction time with an eyeball test. Unfortunately, many of these tests are subjective, and some can produce false positives.
  • Failure of Breathalyzer – Proof of blood alcohol content over the legal limit may be a key part of a prosecutor’s case, but these tests are also problematic.
  • Reading Of Miranda Rights – Miranda rights are required to be read during the arrest. Failure to do so may cause the charge to be overturned or the sentence reduced.

Proof of an improper DUI arrest can drastically affect the results of your DUI charge. Due to the risk of jail time, fines, or losing your driver’s license, you should have an experienced legal professional on your side.

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The Arizona DUI attorneys of Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C. have helped many clients with the aftermath of a DUI charge. Contact us today at 602-510-9999 to discuss your defense options.