Phoenix Arizona DUI Attorney Melanie Beauchamp Has Over 20 Years Legal Experience in Defending DUI Victims in Arizona
Phoenix DUI Defense Lawyer / Attorney Melanie Beauchamp
Phoenix DUI Court Process
If arrested and charged with DUI (driving under the influence) your case will be heard in an Arizona court of law. Within 15 days of your arrest, you must attend an MVD Hearing in an effort to protect your Arizona driving privileges. The DUI defense lawyers at Beauchamp Law Office P.C. provide legal advice, guidance and representation for anyone facing DUI related charges. Meet with an experienced Phoenix DUI defense attorney and allow our knowledge of the Arizona law and court system lead to successful results for your Phoenix DUI case!
What you can expect at the MVD Hearing and the DUI Criminal Court process in Arizona:
MVD (Motor Vehicle Division) Hearing
You are required to schedule an MVD Hearing within 15 days from the date of your arrest. An appointed administrator will review the facts of your case, speak with the law enforcement officials that were present during your arrest and will then determine the state of your driving privileges, which could result in suspension for a minimum of 90 days.
DUI Criminal Court Process
The first step in the DUI criminal court process is to appear before a judge where the specifics of your case will be reviewed and a bail amount will be set accordingly. Your Phoenix DUI defense lawyer may attend these initial court proceedings on your behalf. If not already indicted, a preliminary hearing will follow where the judge will make a formal DUI charge based on supporting evidence against you. At this proceeding you will be ordered back into custody or remain free until pre-trial conference. If you are facing aggravated DUI charges, your arraignment will take place at Superior Court at which time you will have an opportunity to answer the charges against you.
Your DUI defense lawyer will be able to negotiate a plea with the prosecution during pre-trial conference. The final step in the DUI criminal court process is the criminal trial. If found guilty, you will be sentenced at the end of the criminal trial to either jail or prison time, severe fines, community service, probation, etc. By hiring a DUI defense lawyer at Beauchamp Law Office P.C., you improve your chances at receiving alternative sentencing such as counseling, house arrest and alcohol/drug screening and/or classes.
Jail time is certain if convicted of a misdemeanor or felony DUI offense in the state of Arizona. A skilled DUI defense attorney can help avoid such harsh penalties and work to have your jail sentence waived by pursuing alternative sentencing. The attorneys at Beauchamp Law Office P.C. are dedicated to fighting to maintain your freedom by protecting your legal rights under Arizona State law. We have been defending DUI defense cases for over 20 Years and our experience provides a wealth of options to help secure a winning outcome for your Phoenix DUI case. Schedule a free consultation with our DUI defense attorneys today. Beauchamp Law Office P.C. helps drivers arrested for DUI in and around Glendale, Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler and Phoenix, Arizona.
Have you been arrested for DUI in Phoenix? Contact an attorney at Beauchamp Law Office P.C. today!
