Archive for February 2011
Arizona Dui Defense: The Law and Practice
February 28, 2011 | 
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For even the most seasoned Arizona Attorney, defending DUI cases has always presented special challenges. Today, due to legislative developments, the introduction of blood alcohol-testing technologies, and an increasingly harsh prosecutorial climate, mounting a successful defense is more difficult than ever. That’s why Arizona attorneys will come to rely on Arizona DUI Defense: The Law and Practice.
Written by James Nesci, Board Certified by the National College for DUI Defense and Arizona DUI law expert, Arizona DUI Defense: The Law and Practice ensures that you understand the chemical, biological and technological concepts and issues underlying DUI prosecution and defense in the State of Arizona. You may rely on James Nesci for up-to-date information on key areas including: DUI Investigations, Driving & Field Sobriety Testing, Drug Recognition Evaluation and Chemical Testing, Blood Alcohol Calculations, Pre-trial Investigations and Motions, Practice, Plea Offers and Agreements, and DUI Trial Procedures.
Many practical tools and applications designed to streamline and simplify the complex DUI defense process have been developed along with this book. They are all included on a bonus CD-ROM – so you can locate, review and print them out in a matter of seconds.
Book Topics Include:
- Types of DUI
- Role of the Motor Vehicle Division
- Pre-trial investigation
- DUI investigations
- Driving behavior
- Field sobriety testing
- Drug Recognition
- Chemical testing for alcohol and drugs
- Blood alcohol calculations
- Use of expert witnesses
- DUI jury trial information
- Client relations
- Ethics and advertising
- Arizona Rules of Evidence
- Notices of proposed rulemaking
CD-ROM topics include:
- USDOT “Drugs That Impair Driving” student manual and teacher manual
- Color-coded “DUI Mandatory Sentencing Chart”
- USDOT “DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing” student manual and teacher manual
- USDOT “SFST Refresher Training Course” student manual and teacher manual
- Arizona rules
- Jury instructions
- NHTSA “The Detection of DWI Motorcyclists” brochure
- NHTSA visual detection (videos)
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Reasons To Keep In Touch With A DUI Lawyer (Tucson)
Life is unpredictable and accidents may occur anytime and anywhere. A person in Tucson may find himself arrested for driving under influence. Whether or not a person is truly guilty remains to be decided by the court. So, it is important to have regular touch with a DUI lawyer. A person does not know when he might need such legal services, so he should have access to a reliable, qualified and experienced DUI lawyer.
One major advantage of having access to an experienced and competent DUI lawyer is that in case of unexpected arrest, the legal practitioner can come to the rescue of the accused person at the police station on a mere phone call. Also, the police allow a person to contact his legal representative, if the accused has one. Keeping prior contact with a reliable and experienced lawyer is very important, as a person accused of the charges does not have to rely on someone he scarcely knows. A good DUI lawyer keeps himself up to date with the constantly changing laws of Arizona. He will explain all the rights to his client. Most ordinary people are not acquainted with the laws of the state. So, prior knowledge will not allow any unscrupulous police officer to take undue advantage of him.
Another major reason in keeping prior contact with a DUI lawyer is, in case a person gets arrested; his legal representative can immediately bail him out. However, the conditions of bailing will depend on the severity of the crime the person is charged with. A lawyer can also negotiate the bail amount in court. A person without any proper legal representative puts himself in a disadvantage. Only an experienced DUI lawyer can get the best terms for bail. In case, an offense is done against the person himself, the attorney is the best positioned to advice him when and how to take legal action. The legal representative will also weigh the chances of winning the suit and advise his client accordingly. Even if there is a poor chance of success, the attorney will prepare the client beforehand, so that sudden trauma and stress do not cause harm to the person’s health.
You should take action today and get yourself a reliable, reputable and experienced DUI lawyer. Tucson residents are fortunate enough to avail the service of the well known law firm of Thomas Wilson. You can know more about them by visiting www.tucsonduiteam.com. Their lawyers are highly experienced and will help you out of any situation. Contact them now.
Originally published here.
Alice Shown
