Driving Under the Influence

Charged with Driving Under the Influence? Call Us Now

Tucson, Arizona DUI Defense Attorney

After you or a member of your family has been charged with driving under the influence, you may not know where to turn for legal help. If this is your first offense, you may be more confused than ever, as the police and prosecutors keep you in the dark about your legal rights. Somehow, the Miranda warning just didn't explain everything you need to know, did it?

Different levels of DUI

The legal blood alcohol content in Arizona is .08. Drivers with a BAC of .015 can be charged with extreme DUI and a BAC of 0.20 can now result in a charge of super extreme DUI. Both carry mandatory jail sentences.

Being charged with the offense of driving under the influence is taken very seriously by the State of Arizona and local District Attorneys. At their worst, a conviction on DUI charges can result in jail time, heavy fines, and losing your driver's license for an extended period of time. If you have been charged multiple times over the past few years, you can face felony charges for aggravated DUI and can face a mandatory prison sentence.

At the Law Offices of Stephen Paul Barnard, P.C., we will aggressively defend your rights if you are accused of driving under the influence or any other alcohol or drug-related driving offenses in Arizona.

We provide a dedicated and aggressive defense of charges involving:

Driving under the influence, DUI per se, .08 BAC
Multiple arrest DUI
Extreme DUI .15 and super extreme DUI .20
Felony endangerment
Aggravated DUI and aggravated assault
Negligent homicide, vehicular manslaughter, second degree murder
Leaving the scene of an accident, hit and run
Driver's license suspensions, DMV hearings
Refused breath test or blood test

The lawyer you hire to defend you can make a difference in the outcome

When you are charged with a DUI-related offense, you will know immediately that the prosecution is taking your case very seriously. Normally, there is no opportunity for significant plea bargaining or a reduction of charges or sentence. You need an experienced advocate who knows what to expect from the system and can help you find out exactly where you stand.

We routinely handle all aspects of Arizona DUI litigation, including pre-trial investigations, suppression and evidentiary hearings, plea negotiations, trials, appeals, post-conviction petitions and forfeitures.