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Winslow DUI Attorney Helping Arizona Clients

• Dealing with Police
• Illegal Searches and Seizures
• In The Courtroom
• Right to Counsel
• Right to Speedy Trial
• Appealing a DUI Conviction
• Contact an Arizona DUI Attorney

If you've recently been arrested in Tucson, Phoenix, Winslow or elsewhere in Arizona for DUI, you need an attorney. After your arrest it's important to for you to know your rights. Your DUI attorney will work with you to ensure that you get a fair and speedy trial but it's up to you, the defendant, to make sure you are treated fairly throughout the entire process. By educating yourself as to your proper rights, you can work with your DUI attorney to avoid a conviction.

Dealing with Police – Knowing Your Rights

Your rights begin with your Miranda rights. The arresting officer should have read you your Miranda rights at the time of your arrest. These rights include your right to remain silent, which means you are not obligated to say anything that might incriminate yourself. You also have the right to counsel, which means you have the right to hire a DUI attorney to assist you with your defense. If you can't afford an attorney, you have the right to have one appointed to you by the court. If these Miranda rights weren't read to you at the time of your arrest, your Winslow DUI attorney could use that fact to have your case dismissed completely, as any evidence or testimony gained during that time would have to be thrown out of court, deeming the prosecution's case worthless.

Illegal Searches and Seizures

Also, during your arrest, you should be aware of your rights with regards to illegal searches and seizures. The police must have a reason to search you and any evidence they obtain during this time must be obtained legally. Ask your DUI attorney to explain Arizona's search and seizure laws to make sure the arresting officer was within the law during the time of your arrest and to ensure any evidence obtained was obtained lawfully. If the officer was out of bounds with regards to the law, this too can be used to have your case dismissed.

In The Court Room

During court proceedings, you have the Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate yourself. That means you can never be forced to testify against yourself. However, the defendant isn't the only one who can invoke their Fifth Amendment rights. Witnesses can also invoke these rights and they can refuse to answer questions regarding the case. It should be noted that even though you don't have to testify, the Fifth Amendment does not protect against fingerprinting or DNA tests.

Right to Counsel

Your right to counsel continues during the court proceedings. Your right to counsel is especially important during certain situations, such as defendant lineups and interrogations.

Right to a Speedy Trial

You also have the right to a speedy trial. Most DUI cases only reach the preliminary hearing, where most defendants plead guilty when the evidence against them is especially strong. However, if your trial drags on unnecessarily, your Winslow DUI attorney can move to have your case thrown out because your rights were violated.

Appealing a DUI Conviction

If you are eventually convicted of your DUI charge, you have the right to an appeal. This is where you can have a higher court hear your case. The appeals process is different depending on the jurisdiction so discuss your appeals rights with your Winslow DUI attorney.

Contact an Arizona DUI Attorney

Whether you were arrested in Winslow or another area of Arizona contact a DUI attorney as soon as possible to get started preparing your defense. Hock Law Group has an experienced team of attorneys who are ready to help you fight the charges against you. Contact our law offices today for your free consultation.

 

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