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Phoenix DUI Defense - Implied Consent, MVD Hearings

There's no question that driving while intoxicated is a serious problem that endangers society in general as well as the drunken motorist. In order to discourage driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the Arizona Legislature has increased the severity of the criminal penalties for DUI while lengthening the duration of driver's license suspensions imposed by the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division.

Unfortunately, too many police officers and prosecutors have taken these legislative tools a little too far in protecting the motorists of Arizona. Too often, arrests are made on flimsy probable cause, blood alcohol readings and false positives produced by ignition interlock devices. Also, the rush to punish drivers creates serious and expensive problems for many drivers who in fact present no threat to the safety of anyone. If you have been arrested on any Arizona DUI charge, contact a defense attorney at the Weingart Law Firm in Tempe.

As the laws relating to drunk driving have become more complicated, so have the defense challenges in avoiding criminal liability and administrative suspension of a driver's license. The DUI defense landscape is further complicated by Maricopa County's policy against plea negotiations in alcohol-related cases--you either plead guilty as originally charged, or prepare for trial before a jury.

Fortunately for our clients, our decades of experience in the defense of all Arizona DUI charges can make a significant difference in the ultimate resolution of the case. Arizona DUI defense lawyer Mark Weingart is an AV-rated* criminal defense attorney with more than 500 jury trials to his credit. He helped create the National College of DUI Defense, and is nationally recognized as an authority on DUI defense strategies and techniques.

To see how our experience and focus on the state of the art in drunk driving defense can make the critical difference to the outcome of your case, contact a seasoned Arizona DUI defense attorney at the Weingart Law Firm for a free consultation.

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