Phoenix DUI with Injury Attorney
Convicted of an Injury-Causing DUI?
Driving under the influence is a serious crime in Arizona. According to statistics, an average of 290,000 Americans are injured in a DUI crash every year. That means that approximately every two minutes, a person is hurt because of a drunk driver. If an individual injures another because they were driving under the influence, they can potentially be convicted of an aggravated DUI charge, which has harsher penalties than just a DUI. If you have been charged with a DUI with injury, it is important that you seek legal counsel. The penalties for such a charge can include jail time and can appear on your permanent record.
Call today at (602) 428-7104 for a free consultation!
Penalties for DUI with Injury Charges
The law does not treat DUI charges gently. While a normal charge for driving under the influence is considered a misdemeanor, if someone is injured or killed, the charge transforms into a felony. Felonies have steeper consequences and can affect the charged individual for a longer time.
Consequences for DUI with injury accidents include:
- Up to 18 years of prison time
- Monetary fines that can exceed $5,500
- License suspension for at least 3 years
- Mandatory traffic school
- Mandatory drug / alcohol screening and counseling
- Installation of an Ignition Interlock Devices in all your cars
- Marks on your driving record
Because of the devastation that DUIs with injuries can cause both accused and the victims, there are harsher penalties to detract people from committing this offense. If a person is killed in the accident, the listed penalties can be even more severe.
Calculatedly Strong Legal Defense
At MayesTelles PLLC, our Phoenix DUI attorneys have extensive experience serving the residents of Phoenix. We understand how serious the ramifications of a DUI with injuries can be. If you or a loved one was charged, know that time is not on your side. It is important that you seek legal representation you can trust. Our DUI defense team has nearly 200 years of experience helping individuals who were charged with DUIs.
DUI with injury charges can appear on your criminal record. While this might not seem like a big deal, know that your current and future employers have access to such records. It can affect your professional, academic, and personal life. If you have been charged, contact our Phoenix DUI defense attorneys today. We take the time to understand where our clients are coming from, so that we can offer tailored legal care for them.
Contact us today at (602) 428-7104 to talk with one of our lawyers!
We've Won Thousands of Cases
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Charges Reduced to Reckless Driving
Client R.C. was stopped by Mesa Police for a civil traffic violation and later charged with DUI, Extreme DUI, and Super Extreme DUI in a justice court. During the course of their representation, MayesTelles attorneys discovered important inconsistencies in the police reports. When we presented these issues to the State, the prosecutor’s office agreed to drop all DUI charges.
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Fatal Commercial Vehicle Accident
MayesTelles Client A.F. and her husband tragically lost their unborn child as a result of the negligence of an individual operating a commercial vehicle in Yuma, Arizona. After substantial investigation including accident reconstruction and filing a lawsuit, the insurance company paid out the policy limits of $1,000,000.00.
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4 Counts of Aggravated DUI Dismissed
Client M.W. was charged with 4 counts of Aggravated DUI in the Maricopa County Superior Court in July 2016 for allegedly riding a motorized bicycle under the influence. The attorneys at MayesTelles demanded that the State include certain materials in their presentation to the grand jury, resulting in the grand jury refusing to indict and the case being dismissed.
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Client Charged with DUI
Client, GS, charged with DUI - sentence was reduced to reckless driving.
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Client Facing Assault Felony
M.L. was charged with 1 count of Aggravated Assault, a class 3 dangerous felony. She plead guilty to Aggravated Assault, a class 6 undesignated felony, with a stipulation to 3 months of initial jail. She received credit for 32 days and the rest of the jail time was deferred. She was placed on 3 years of supervised probation. She has the opportunity to designate the offense a misdemeanor after successfully completing probation. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with DUI
Our client, A.R, was charged with 1 count of DUI and 1 count of Failure to Control Speed to Avoid a Collision. During extensive pre-trial investigation, it was discovered that the police made many errors in how they handled the case. We were able to get the client's charges reduced to reckless driving. Location: Glendale City Court
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Client Charged with Four Felony Counts
Our client, Ms. D., was charged with two counts of forgery - a class 4 Felony as well as theft - a class 2 Felony and also fraudulent schemes and artifices - a class 2 Felony. We were able to get her conviction reduced to a class 6 undesignated felony with the opportunity to reduce further to a misdemeanor. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Trespass & Assault
Our client, T.C., was charged in Maricopa County Superior Court on July 8, 2015 with 1 count of Criminal Trespass, a class 6 felony, and 1 count Assault, a class 2 Misdemeanor. On September 9, 2015, after an 8-day jury trial, our client was found not guilty on both charges. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Shoplifting
Our client, Ms. H., was charged with shoplifting - a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get her conviction set aside. Location: Phoenix Municipal Court
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Client Faced 5 Felony Sex Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with five counts of felony sex offenses, including two counts of Sex Conduct with a Minor and three counts of Molestation of a Child. We were able to get the case dismissed upon a successful Motion to Dismiss. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Disorderly Conduct
Our client, K.F., was charged with Disorderly Conduct, a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get this client's case dismissed. Location: Tempe Municipal Court
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Client Facing Multiple Criminal Charges
Our client, L.S., was charged on October 20, 2014 in Mesa for an assault, disorderly conduct, and criminal damage. MayesTelles PLLC was able to get those charges dismissed.
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Client Facing Multiple Domestic Violence Offenses
Our client, Ms. C., was facing charges of assault / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), disorderly conduct / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), and criminal damage / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor). We were able to get our client's case dismissed. Location: Mesa Municipal Court
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Charged with Assault & Failure to Appear
Our client, L.S., was charged in Phoenix on December 27, 2014 for assault and failure to appear. After completing diversion, our client's case was dismissed.
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Multiple Felony Theft Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with Theft of Means of Transportation (Class 3 Felony) and Trafficking in Stolen Property (Class 3 Felony). Both class 3 felonies have a possible sentencing range of 2 - 8.75 years in prison. We were able to get our client's charge reduced to a Class 1 Misdemeanor with no jail time. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
Why Choose MayesTelles PLLC?
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Nearly 200 Years of Combined Experience
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Thousands of Cases Successfully Handled
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Voted Top 100 Trial Lawyers
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Available to Our Clients 24/7
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Former Prosecutors & Law Enforcement
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AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys