Law-abiding citizens with no prior criminal record can sometimes find themselves facing a DUI arrest in Mesa, Arizona. A person may have drank a small amount of alcohol, believing to be in driving condition, only to be pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). As experienced Mesa DUI defense lawyers, we see this occur often but with the proper representation for a 1st offense DUI and with no prior criminal arrests, a skilled DUI defense attorney can ask the court for counseling and alcohol screening in lieu of a jail sentence.
If you are being arrested for DUI by law enforcement, under the State of Arizona’s Implied Consent Law the officer has your prior permission to test your BAC (blood alcohol content). You will be charged with DUI in Mesa if your BAC level is at 0.08% or above. If you are asked by the officer to perform any field sobriety tests, it is our legal advice at Beauchamp Law Office that you politely refuse. Field sobriety tests have proven to be only 65% accurate and are often disputable in court. It is vital that an Arizona MVD (Motor Vehicle Division) hearing be scheduled within 15 days of being served an admin per se affidavit. Failure to do so will result in the automatic suspension of your driver’s license. A Mesa DUI defense attorney at Beauchamp Law Office can help schedule and represent you at any MVD hearings and defend your legal rights in court.
Mesa DUI Defense Resources
Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (MVD)
Judicial Branch of Arizona, Maricopa County
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
State of Arizona
Map of Mesa, Arizona
Profile Mesa, Arizona
Mesa Police Department
Mesa, Arizona
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers)
Maricopa County, Arizona
DUI Glossary of Terms
DUI Information