Gilberts DUI Lawyer
A DUI is not just a traffic violation. When you are pulled over for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you are put into the criminal justice system. That means you need to be prepared for the legal trek ahead of you. Protect your future with an experienced Gilberts DUI lawyer from Scott W. Sheen & Associates.
Many factors change the way your case is handled. Scott W. Sheen & Associates understands how these factors will impact the outcome of your DUI case. Your Gilberts DUI attorney will tell you precisely what you need to know about your case. They will also inform you of your options to make the best decision for your unique circumstances.
Our Gilberts DUI lawyers have successfully challenged illegal stops, illegal detentions, searches and arrests, failure to inform clients of their rights, and the accuracy of breath or blood tests and field sobriety tests. We explore every aspect of your case to ensure that law enforcement respected your rights.
DUI Felony Enhancement
The State’s Attorney’s office can enhance even your first DUI to a felony charge if you were caught driving under the influence with:
- Driving without a valid license or suspended license
- Driving without vehicle insurance
- Driving during a statutory summary suspension
- Causing great bodily harm in an accident
DUI Death
If violation of DUI proximately causes death to another:
- Class 2 Felony
- Minimum is probation
- 3-14 years in prison for one death
- 6-28 years in prison for two or more deaths
- The judge must find extraordinary circumstances to award probation
