DUI Attorneys in Scottsdale, Arizona

Under Arizona law, a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) can result in loss of your driver’s license and possibly forfeiture of your car. At the law offices of Sylvina Cotto, PC,  we will thoroughly assess your case and explore the options for defense of the criminal charges against you. We are bilingual in Spanish and English, and you will find us to be approachable and responsive. With years of experience as public defenders, we have successfully tried hundreds of cases, and we have the knowledge and experience to help you. We provide legal counsel to clients throughout the East Valley and Maricopa County, including Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, and Gilbert, Arizona.

Arizona law provides for alcohol and drug related DUI offenses, including two levels of DUI offenses.  DUI charges are in two categories: those involving blood alcohol levels above .08, and those involving blood alcohol levels above 1.5, called “Extreme DUI”. A felony DUI is any of the following:

• Third DUI within five years
• DUI with a suspended or restricted license
• DUI with a minor in the car

To convict you of DUI, the state must prove that you were in actual physical control of the vehicle at the time. If proven, you can be convicted on the basis of your blood alcohol level alone, even if evidence shows that you were not driving recklessly or erratically. The equipment used to determine blood alcohol levels is not always100% accurate, and its vulnerability can sometimes serve as the basis of a successful defense.  We can identify if the equipment was negligently maintained or otherwise suspect at the time of your BAC testing, possible resulting in charges against you being dropped.

Related DUI crimes, such as aggravated assault with a vehicle and vehicular homicide, are very serious crimes in Arizona.  Aggravated assault with a vehicle is a dangerous offense-an offense involving a weapon-with the vehicle considered to be the weapon, and thus carries additional penalties and consequences.

Our DUI defense attorneys have the knowledge and experience to assess your case, explore the options for defense, and protect your constitutional rights. We will help you prepare for administrative law hearings and Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) hearings regarding the status of your license.

If you are facing DUI charges or a suspension of your driver’s license, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible. We will discuss your case in either Spanish or English.

The law offices of Sylvina Cotto, P.C.