Arizona DUI and DWI Legal Questions

The state has 7 years to prosecute a felony. Typically Aggravated DUI's are prosecuted when someone has a prior DUI or numerous infractions for driving on a suspended license. If the felony prosecutor decides not to prosecute, the city attorney can still file charges as as a misdemeanor. For a misdemeanor the statute of limitations is only 1 year.... Read Answer

DUI attorneys range in price. You need to call around. Remember, no attorney can guarantee any results. It is unethical to do so. If you want to fight your case all the way you definitely need an attorney. You need one because you most likely do not know the law, you do not know the Rules of Evidence, and you do not know court procedure.... Read Answer

Yes, he needs a lawyer. There are many things that go wrong in DUI investigations. Was the stop legal? Were the field sobriety tests done properly? Was the breath machine working? A full investigation needs to be completed. A lawyer will also gel your son navigate the MVD license suspension and everything else that may occur. You need t hire experienced an experienced DUI lawyer. He is facing up to 6 months in jail and $2500 in fines.... Read Answer

You will have to comply will all CA DMV requirements, and CA court requirements before re-issuance of a license. That generally means alcohol classes required by the court and enforced by DMV. If you have not yet settled the court case, that still remains an open issue. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.... Read Answer

Yes, the state can do this. It is called a long form complaint and a summons is mailed to you. If you do not respond to the summons a warrant will be issued for your arrest. If you are charged with misdemeanor DUI the state has 1 year to file charges. If you are charged with a felony the state has seven years to file. Personal service is not necessary.... Read Answer

*Criminal Evaluation* At this point, it is critical that you obtain the Criminal Evaluation by an Immigration Attorney. Neither the Criminal Attorney or the Criminal Judge are aware of how your particular criminal situation will affect your immigration status. There is no reason to plea to something in criminal court that will only hurt your chances of remaining in the U.S.. My firm can prepare the necessary Criminal Evaluation which will document to you and the Criminal Attorney exactly what is your immigration situation and the best alternatives for a plea that will have the least effect on your immigration status and will minimize the damage that could occur in future deportation hearings. Attorney Fees (Filing Fees and Costs not included).... Read Answer