Your Arizona DUI Rights

You have the right to plead not guilty

When you are charged with a DUI in Arizona, you have the rights to enter a plea of not guilty. Not only is this your right, but it is what most judges expect.

It follows that judges will not punish you for a exercising this important right.

I am frequently asked by people who are charged with DUI whether it will be held against them if they plead not guilty at their arraignment or preliminary hearing. The answer, of course, is that it will not be held against them (except in certain circumstances regarding felony DUI, if a could offer made by the prosecutor's office will be withdrawn).

There are certain circumstances where it makes sense to enter a plea of guilty immediately. This should usually only be done after full consultation with an experienced DUI defense attorney.

Consultation

I want to personally invite you to contact me to discuss your Arizona DUI case. There is never any obligation, and most people tell me how much better and more secure they feel after we meet to discuss the options. Call me or fill out my consultation request form.

I look forward to talking with you.

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"Stewart Bergman did an excellent job representing me in my case. He was attentive to my concerns and a superb listener. Many lawyers will disregard ideas and opinions of their clients beyond the basic facts of the case. Mr. Bergman was quite the opposite and integrated my input into the defense strategy. While my case was surely not the biggest he had, he put the necessary time and thought into it. Ultimately, Mr. Bergman made an appeal to the judge and was successful in getting the charges dropped, which other attorneys had assured me was not possible. Mr. Bergman’s effort and interest in my case made me feel less like a paycheck and more like a valued friend."

Your Arizona DUI Rights

You have the right to plead not guilty

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