Flagstaff DUI Lawyer

Trusted DUI Attorney in Flagstaff, AZ

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Arizona is considered a serious crime. Whether you’ve been arrested in a traffic stop along North Humphreys Street or are pulled over after a night spent downtown on East Phoenix Avenue, it is important that you take these charges seriously and consult a Flagstaff DUI defense attorney who can protect your rights.  

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For over 20 years, the team at Crews Law Group has defended the rights of arrested individuals across Northern Arizona. Arizona acts as a zero-tolerance state, meaning that you can be arrested for drunk driving even if your blood alcohol content level is below the legal limit.

The penalties through the Court system that accompany a conviction are steep, and without the legal protection of a local and experienced attorney, your future is left vulnerable. Collateral consequences with the Arizona MVD, and your home licensing state if different, are additional minefields to navigate as well.  

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However, don’t lose hope. The team at Crews Law Group is here to protect you and leverage our knowledge and familiarity with DUI defense and the local court system on your behalf.  

Understanding DUI Charges in Flagstaff 

In a single year, Arizona saw 450 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities. This crime is committed all too often, but that does not mean that any charges brought against you should be taken lightly. 

Depending on the existence of any criminal record, the level of your blood alcohol concentration, and other similar factors, the penalties you can face for a DUI conviction will involve at least mandatory, minimum fines, suspension or revocation of your license, and jail time. State law defines a DUI as being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol or with a blood alcohol concentration level, or BAC, of 0.8%, or when impaired to the slightest degree by alcohol and/or drugs. 

These type of cases are often benefited by funding the hiring of a defense expert through the Firm to review officer body worn cameras for irregularities in the SFST process, and/or testing methods. If an accident involving injury or death is involved, the funding for the hiring of an accident reconstructionist as soon as possible is important as well.  

These charges can further be broken down into the following specific offenses: 

• First DUI offense. For individuals who are arrested for a DUI for the first time in Arizona, they can expect to be jailed for at least 10 consecutive days and could face fines totaling no less than $ 1,511.00. They will also be required to complete a substance abuse assessment and complete all recommended treatment hours (at their own expense), perform community service, and have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicle.

• Subsequent DUI offenses. If you are arrested for a subsequent DUI in a certain period, you could face at least 90 days of jail time and no less than $2,500 in fines. You could also have your license revoked for an extended period, undergo mandatory alcohol treatment or education, and have an ignition interlock device installed. Around 30% of all DUI offenders are repeats, and IID installation can help reduce repeat offenses by 70%.

• Extreme DUI. You can be charged with an extreme DUI in Flagstaff if you are found to have a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.15% or higher. Depending on whether or not this is your first or subsequent DUI charge, you could face thousands of dollars in fines, license revocation, and months of jail time.

• Aggravated DUI. There are a range of factors that can be involved, which would cause you to be charged with a Felony level aggravated DUI. These factors can include driving under the influence with a child under age 15 in the car with you, committing a DUI while on a suspended or revoked license, driving the wrong way on a highway, having 3 or more convictions for DUI in the past 7 years, or not having an interlock device installed in your vehicle as previously ordered. This charge can result in mandatory prison time up to years of prison time and license revocation.

• Collateral consequences through the MVD regarding DUI allegations and/or convictions may include: suspension or revocation of your driving privilege for a period of time; reinstatement fees; proof of SR 22 Bond, completion of Traffic Survival School (TSS); installation of an interlock device for a period of time.

No matter what form of DUI charge you face in Flagstaff, it is essential that you hire an attorney with experience and knowledge of DUI defense, the local legal system and the key players involved in your case. At Crews Law Group, we are here to protect your rights, clear your name, and defend your future. 

Ms. Crews has been through the same training for Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST’s) as law enforcement receives and is experienced with how these tests should be administered, demonstrated and evaluated and is ready to review the evidence in your case.

Possible Defense Strategies for DUI Charges 

When you are arrested for a DUI charge in Flagstaff, it is wise to not lose hope and to reach out to an attorney right away. At Crews Law Group, there are a number of legal defense strategies we may be able to employ in your case, including: 

• Improper traffic stop 

• Faulty results of a breathalyzer test  

• Issues with blood draw and/or analysis 

• Questioning the validity of a field sobriety tests (roadside tests) 

• Arguing that you suffer from a medical condition or are on a medication that affects your blood alcohol content levels 

• Proving you suffered a violation of your constitutional rights 

FAQs 

Q: What Is a Drug DUI in Arizona? 

A: In Arizona, if you consume drugs or illegal substances while in actual control of a vehicle, you could be charged with a DUI. If you have illegal drugs in your system, no matter how recently those substances have been consumed (and in the case of marijuana, if you are impaired by the consumption), you are still considered under the influence and could be found guilty of a DUI.  

Q: What Are the Personal Consequences of a DUI Conviction? 

A: For a DUI conviction, there are several personal consequences in addition to the legal penalties you could face. These consequences include the loss of your job or difficulty in finding new employment, custody issues regarding your minor children, loss of certain relationships, and difficulty finding transportation to necessary destinations, like school, work, or medical appointments.  

Q: Why Should I Hire a DUI Defense Lawyer in Flagstaff? 

A: In Flagstaff, you should hire a DUI defense lawyer to protect you from a possible conviction and the harsh penalties that can follow. Minimizing the penalties you face is a priority. Your attorney is here to review the details of your arrest, negotiate a plea deal on your behalf, or take your case to trial should the need arise.  

Q: Where Will My Flagstaff DUI Case Be Held? 

A: In Flagstaff, there are four different courts where your DUI case may be charged and held. It is important that you are aware of which court is handling your case so that you attend the correct location. Misdemeanor DUI cases will be handled in either the U.S. Federal District Court in Flagstaff, the Coconino County Flagstaff Justice Court, or the Town of Flagstaff Municipal Court. If your DUI case is charged as a felony, it will be handled in the Coconino County Superior Court in Flagstaff. 

Hire a DUI Defense Attorney Today 

If you or a loved one has been arrested for a DUI in Flagstaff, now is the time to hire a DUI defense attorney from Crews Law Group. Contact our offices today to learn more and schedule a consultation.