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Get Help in Phoenix and throughout Arizona from a DUI Attorney

When you are charged with DUI in Arizona, you may want to know why a person gets suspected of DUI or DWI and subsequently pulled over by the police. There are several reasons why you might be stopped; most traffic stops are initiated by “symptoms” or signs. These signs, such as driving erratically or weaving, may be caused by other circumstances, but DUI is one possibility that the police often check for.  Whether you have been arrested in Phoenix or elsewhere in Arizona for DUI it is advisable that you consult with a DUI defense attorney. When you speak with your lawyer, be sure to note the reason the officer may have pulled you over, as well as any other important details and circumstances surrounding your case.

• Reasons Police Pull Drivers Over for Suspected DUI
• After Being Pulled Over
• After an Arrest for DUI
• Contact an Arizona DUI Lawyer

Reasons Police Pull Drivers Over for Suspected DUI

Signs that may indicate a driver is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can include:

• Sudden stops
• Erratic braking
• Tailgating
• Driving with the headlights of the vehicle off
• Slow reaction time to traffic signals
• Ignoring traffic signs
• And others

No matter where you have been pulled over for DUI in Arizona, whether its Tempe, Phoenix or another area, a DUI attorney from Phillips & Associates is well versed in local laws and the laws of the state. Your attorney will have extensive knowledge about DUI stop scenarios and the reasons why a driver, once pulled over, can be tested for DUI or be suspected of being intoxicated while driving.

After Being Pulled Over

A skilled Arizona DUI attorney can tell you what cops are looking for when they have pulled over a driver for suspected DUI. One of the most outstanding signs that a person is possibly intoxicated is the smell of alcohol on the breath. Of course, this needs to be paired with a few other signs that indicate an intoxicated driver since an individual can smell of alcohol, yet not be drunk or intoxicated. Other signs of possible intoxication include slurred speech, glassy or bloodshot eyes, and failure to understand what the police officer is saying. In the event that the driver is arrested for DUI, an experienced lawyer may call these subjective observations into question to help dismiss the case or lessen the arrestee’s punishment.

After an Arrest for DUI

If you find that you have violated the laws of the road and are arrested for DUI, the legal team at Phillips & Associates advises you not to admit guilt. We also strongly suggest that one of our Arizona DUI lawyers be present when you are subjected to chemical blood alcohol level tests to determine the degree of intoxication. If your BAC is above the legal limit, you will need to follow your lawyer's instructions to keep you in the best legal position possible.

Contact an Arizona DUI Lawyer

Phillips & Associates offers a free initial consultation on DUI cases. Whether you have been arrested in Phoenix or elsewhere in Arizona for DUI, contact an attorney at one of our offices today to see how we can help defend you.

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