Tempe DUI Defense Attorney
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need an attorney if I plan to plead guilty?
Even though you plan to plead guilty to the charge of DUI, it is crucial that you contact a Tempe DUI defense lawyer to help you minimize the damage. You could possibly receive a reduced charge, a suspended sentence, or alternative to jail time. Your driver's license situation is going to need help as well. Attorney Joshua S. Davidson can assist you to improve the possibility of a better outcome on the DUI charges.
Isn't it expensive to use an attorney?
When you consider the financial costs of a conviction, it is actually a savings. Not only do you pay steep fines if you are convicted, but your auto insurance is affected as well. When you consider the hidden costs of a conviction, it makes sense to defend yourself and fight the DUI charge.
Will I lose my license if I am convicted?
If you are convicted of a DUI, it is very likely that your license will be suspended for a period of time which is based on the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level as well as your earlier convictions, whether an accident or injury accident occurred, as well as other factors. However, the license suspension or revocation takes place at the MVD - not through the court system. These are two separate parts of a DUI charge. With the assistance of Attorney Joshua S. Davidson, it is possible that you could fight the suspension of your license and retain your right to drive. Each case must be reviewed and evaluated to determine how to proceed in both the court proceedings and the MVD hearing.
I have an earlier drunk driving conviction. Will this increase my sentence if convicted?
If you have previously had a DUI conviction, it is critical that you speak to Attorney Joshua S. Davidson. The penalties for DUI increase radically for each subsequent DUI conviction, and if you have three earlier convictions, you are now facing a felony DUI charge and part of the penalty will likely be years in prison. You may never have a driver's license again, depending on your circumstances. Immediately get legal representation if you are dealing with a second, third or more DUI charge.
What happens if I refuse the breath test?
What is critical in any DUI arrest and charge is that you contact the Law Offices of Joshua S. Davidson immediately. If you refuse the breath test, the law is written so that you automatically lose your license for 1 year. However, with the assistance of a skilled DUI lawyer, various actions can be taken to help you avoid this, but must be taken immediately after your arrest, or even prior to taking the breath test or submitting to any field sobriety testing.
What can the Law Offices of Joshua S. Davidson help me with?
Attorney Davidson assists clients with any of the following types of DUI charges:
If you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with DUI, do not answer questions from law enforcement or accident investigators without first enlisting legal representation from the Law Offices of Joshua S. Davidson. Attorney Davidson will advise you how to proceed and will ensure that your rights are protected.
Contact Tempe DUI Defense Lawyer Joshua S. Davidson if you have been arrested and charged with a DUI offense. Your questions can quickly be answered, and your rights can be protected.