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Jury Trial For Dui In Pima
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The punishment for a first DUI varies by state but often includes fines, license suspension, probation, mandatory alcohol education, and possibly community service. Jail time is rare for first offenses but may apply in cases of high blood alcohol content or accidents.
Roughly three out of 10 Californians charged with DUI were not convicted of the crime. Because the burden is on the state to prove that someone was under the influence of a drug or alcohol, there are multiple defenses that an attorney can use to help their clients get their DUI case dismissed.
The circumstances of each case are different. But at a DUI trial, the prosecution's evidence often includes the testimony of the arresting officers and chemical test results showing how much alcohol or what drugs were in the driver's system at the time of the arrest.
To win a jury trial, the defense must raise reasonable doubt about the validity and/or accuracy of the test results, as well as mitigating or rebutting the observations and testimony of law enforcement officers involved in your case that lead to their conclusion your ability to drive was impaired.
Municipal or City courts hear misdemeanor cases such as DUI (Driving under the influence of alcohol); hit-and-run and reckless driving as long as no injuries were involved. Municipal or City Courts also hear petty offense crimes which are less severe offenses than Misdemeanor Charges, committed in that Arizona town.
To win a jury trial, the defense must raise reasonable doubt about the validity and/or accuracy of the test results, as well as mitigating or rebutting the observations and testimony of law enforcement officers involved in your case that lead to their conclusion your ability to drive was impaired.
Depending on the trial judge, the trial schedule will run from - with 2-15 minute breaks and an hour lunch or the trial will run from to with 2-20 minute breaks and no lunch. Occasionally, a trial will extend past pm in order, for example, to complete a line of testimony.
Juror hours are AM to PM unless otherwise informed by court personnel. Please plan to stay the entire day!
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Please remember to bring your JURY SUMMONS and JUROR BADGE. Please be prepared to remain at the courthouse until p.m.In Arizona, you have the right to request a jury trial when facing a DUI. Just curious why dui cases rarely go to jury trials? It seems like an attorney should have the chance at convincing a jury that a person is not guilty. Our experienced criminal defense lawyers represent clients throughout Pima County with first-time DUI charges. Call for a free consultation. If you are charged with a DUI, reach out to a Pima County Superior Court Defense lawyer at the Rosenstein Law Group at once. During the COVID pandemic courts here in Arizona, in Pima County and in Tucson were temporarily closed, limited or cancelled. Almost all matters, especially for those out of custody, were continued interminably.