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Arizona Criminal Defense Attorneys & DUI Lawyers.

THE BEST DUI AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

Arizona Criminal Defense and DUI Attorneys

We pride ourselves on the best quality service to any client that we represent. As Arizona criminal defense attorneys and DUI lawyers, we have learned that people that are accused of a crime want to be informed in detail as to what all the potential outcomes can be for them. Our DUI Lawyers and Criminal Defense Attorneys, think “outside the box,” in our efforts to get the very best result for each of our clients.

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When you've found yourself in trouble with the law, you need an experienced criminal lawyer on your side. Our defense attorneys are dedicated and have 50+ years of experience handling criminal defense cases in Arizona. The right attorney will make a the difference in your legal case. When you're charged with a crime, even if you avoid jail-time and handcuffs, a criminal record will be with you for the rest of your life. We will work hard to keep that from happening. Don't leave your future up to chance. When you hire one of our criminal defense lawyers or DUI attorneys, you can rest assured we are dedicated to ensuring the best outcome for your criminal case..

Best Arizona Criminal Defense Attorneys

The police and prosecutors in the Phoenix area, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and surrounding Arizona cities take criminal charges such as Assault, probation violations, Aggravated Assault, extremely serious. You can be sure that they will come after you or a loved one with everything they’ve got and seek the maximum punishment allowed by Arizona law. The police, detectives, and prosecutors have countless legal tricks at their disposal and won’t be afraid to use them.

Only an experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys in Arizona can think like a prosecutor to best anticipate the government’s strategy and formulate the right plan, at the right time to defeat it. The criminal justice attorneys at our law firm have served for over a decade as a criminal lawyer and they use that experience and insight daily to defend his clients in Mesa and throughout Arizona in a way that few other lawyers can. As one of the most experienced Mesa criminal defense attorney, The lawyers at our law firm understand every aspect of the Arizona criminal justice system in Arizona and it’s suburbs such as Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, Apache Junction, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Queen Creek and others.

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Driving Under The Influence (DUI)

DUI, (sometimes called DWI), is one of the most common types of cases we handle in the Mesa, Gilbert, Phoenix, Chandler, Queen Creek and Tempe areas. Whether you are charged criminally with a misdemeanor or felony DUI we can help. We know the criminal justice system and we use it to your advantage when handling your case. Because many of these cases hinge on technicalities, we get to the bottom of the reasons you were stopped by the police in the first place, we dissect any Field Sobriety Tests (FST’s) you performed, and we examine the results of any blood or breath sample was taken. All these steps are needed to ensure that your rights are protected and that you are treated fairly by the State of Arizona.

We are also highly experienced handling DUI cases where drugs, either prescription or illegal, were involved. DUI cases can be more complex than you might think, so contact one of our lawyers right away and let one of our attorneys get to work on getting you the best result possible.

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Criminal Defense

Getting charged criminally is bad enough, and may create a strain on you and your friends, family members, and coworkers. But if you end up being convicted, you’re going to carry a criminal record around with you for the rest of your life. That is something that will make all kinds of things that you take for granted harder, including finding housing, securing a loan, and getting a job.No matter what type of criminal charge you are facing, you need to work with an experienced criminal attorney to make sure that you receive the best possible outcome. The police and prosecutors in and around Arizona take criminal charges extremely serious. You can be sure that they will come looking for you or a loved one with everything they’ve got and sought the maximum punishment allowed by Arizona law. The police detectives and prosecutors have countless legal tricks at their disposal and won’t be afraid to use them. Only an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney can think as a prosecutor to best anticipate the government’s strategy and formulate the right plan, at the right time to defeat it. The criminal attorneys at our law firm have served for over a decade as a criminal justice attorney and they use that experience and insight daily to defend his clients in Mesa and throughout Arizona in a way that few other lawyers can. As one of the most experienced criminal defense attorney in Mesa AZ, Mr. Hogle understands every aspect of the criminal justice system in Arizona, Maricopa County, Pinal County and it’s suburbs such as Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, Apache Junction, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Queen Creek, and others. Our Arizona criminal defense lawyers have been protecting the rights of people in Arizona just like you for over a decade, so he can fight the battles with the prosecutors with experience, knowledge, wisdom and a keen intellect. Even when going up against the full power of the Mesa or Arizona government, you can be sure that the criminal defense attorneys at our law firm, won’t back down from any fight. They will instead use all of their tools they’ve developed for over a decade to fight tenaciously for your rights and try to get the charges against you reduced or best case, dropped altogether. When your back is against the wall, this kind of experience and knowledge is invaluable, and the lawyers at our law firm are not afraid to use it to make sure that your represented and will be protected, that way you get the best possible outcome in your criminal case. If you ask any lawyer they will tell you that fighting a legal battle in court is one of the hardest and most challenging aspects of practicing law. The only way you become one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Arizona is by experience. Our attorneys care deeply about each and every client they defend and are never satisfied with average results. Being skilled at negotiating with Arizona prosecutors is about planting enough doubt in the prosecutor’s mind that he or she starts to worry that they won’t get a conviction if they take the case to trial. When prosecutors lose in court, it’s something that is not only embarrassing for them, but also for the state of Arizona, and they try to avoid it at all costs. Our defense and DUI lawyers know this, and understand how to make the prosecutors doubt the strength of their case, and thus, they may reduce the charges or dismiss the case altogether. The best Arizona criminal defense attorneys know how to persuade a judge or jury that the case against their client is weak and that a finding of not guilty is the only just result. Successful criminal attorneys can pick apart the State’s case with a very thorough cross-examination of police, eyewitnesses, and other government witnesses. With our long history and vast experience in the courtroom, you can be sure that our law firm will always fight hard against the prosecutors, police, and witnesses who are seeking to press charges to our clients in court. To properly defend a client in Arizona against serious criminal charges, a lawyer must be aggressive in negotiations pre-trial and at trial before a judge or jury. Many defense attorneys are reluctant or even fearful of the rigors of courtroom battle. Many are afraid to take a case to trial. Those lawyers develop such a reputation and prosecutors know it. These attorneys will fail to secure great deals for their clients because the prosecutors know that such attorneys-at-law want to avoid a trial. Our criminal defense lawyers have always fought to ensure the best outcome for their clients and loved one because we are always ready to battle at trial. Our Law Firm's team of lawyers have had great success in both negotiations and at trial before a judge or jury in the past. Read More

DUI Defense

Because of our dedication to our clients and their rights, our DUI defense lawyers have been able to secure positive outcomes for clients who have been charged with driving under the influence. We have won many victories where the charges were dropped completely or were reduced to lesser offenses. In one case we were able to acquire a dismissal for an individual who faced an Extreme DUI (Greater than a .20 BAC) charge. DUI Cases We Handle Our Arizona DUI attorneys handle all types and degrees of driving under the influence allegations and charges, including –

Driving Under the Influence - Title 28-1381
Extreme DUI (BAC of .15 or higher) - Title 28-1382
Aggravated Driving Under the Influence - Title 28-1383

In Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and all Maricopa County any DUI charge except an aggravated DUI, are considered misdemeanors. In Arizona, an aggravated DUI is the only offense that can be designated as a felony.

Extreme DUI Charges

According to AZ revised statute § 28-1382, it is illegal to drive or operate a vehicle under the extreme influence of alcohol. Anyone in Arizona, Maricopa County, Mesa, Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert with a blood alcohol content of .15% or higher is eligible to be charged. In Arizona there is another level called a “Super Extreme DUI, that apply if someone has a BAC of .20% or higher. Either of these infractions are considered class 1 misdemeanors per Arizona law.

Aggravated DUI Charges

The AZ statute § 28-1383 asserts that aggravated DUI is a felony in the per the Arizona laws. Aggravated DUI charges are serious charges that can result in jail time, heavy fines, and the lost of your license. There are four ways you can receive an aggravated DUI:

Being charged with a DUI while someone 15 or younger is in the car
Driving under the influence when your license has been revoked or suspended
Receiving three or more DUIs within seven years

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Defense For Immigrants

While none of our attorneys are “immigration lawyers”, our law firm represents clients that are undocumented and have been charged with a crime in Arizona. If you or a loved one from Mexico or other Latin-American country are here in the United States living and/or working illegally, any charge you may be faced with comes with an added layer of complexity. We know how to handle cases where Immigration and deportation are real threats. We can help you. Read More

Drug Crimes

Drug offenses are investigated heavily, prosecuted aggressively, and sentenced severely in the state of Arizona. If you have been charged with a drug-related crime in Maricopa County, Mesa, Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert you need to have one of the best criminal defense attorneys in your corner fighting for you. Regardless of your situation, whether you have been charged or are unsure of what to do, there is help available. Drug laws in the state of Arizona vary according to not only the charge itself but also the number of drugs involved, the type of drug, and whether or not the state believes it is being possessed for personal use or for sale. That’s why it’s important that you hire an experienced and proven Arizona drug attorney. When drug charges are at hand there are so many factors involved. What type of drug was involved? Marijuana? Methamphetamine? Narcotics? Prescription drugs? What are the details of the charges, and is this the first offense, a second offense or a probation violation? countless others in your position. • Marijuana possession and cultivation of marijuana – A.R.S. §13-3405 • Possession or use of dangerous drugs– A.R.S. §13-3407 • Manufacture of dangerous drugs– A.R.S. §13-3406/ §13-3407/ §13-3408 • Possession of drugs for sale/transportation for sale A.R.S. §13-3407

Theft

Theft in Arizona is a broad legal term and covers a wide range of potential charges. Theft charges include shoplifting, passing a bad check, failure to pay for services, burglary, robbery, auto theft, fraud, forgery, identity theft, embezzlement, and more. You can even be charged with theft if you possess property that the State says you had reason to know was stolen. Read More

Assault

If you have been accused of assault or aggravated assault in Arizona, it is imperative that you contact an experienced Arizona criminal defense attorney immediately to begin your representation. Our criminal justice law firm and our Arizona criminal defense attorneys have special knowledge and years of experience in defending clients charged with these crimes. Our firm can handle all of the aspects of your Arizona criminal case. In Arizona, there are two types of assault crimes: misdemeanor “Assault,” and felony “Aggravated Assault.” Within each type of assault, there are varied levels of punishment depending on the facts involved, ranging from probation and counseling to fines and jail time. In some jurisdictions, if this is your first offense, you may be able to have your case dismissed if you complete classes in a timely manner. This result is typically known as a “diversion” agreement. Be sure to consult an experienced Arizona criminal defense lawyers regarding the availability of a diversion agreement or any other potential result that may help you avoid jail time or a conviction on your record.