The Anatomy of a DUI Defense

The following is a synopsis of the plan of action that the firm will utilize while handling your case. Every Tucson DUI lawyer at TREZZA & THRUSH is familiar with this plan of action. It is the result of years of practice and it is the best way to defend and/or attack what the police officer and the prosecutor will say about you. It provides the best chance for a dismissal or an acquittal.

We, the members of the firm, pledge to provide you with the service you deserve and promise to leave no stone unturned in the campaign to win your case.

1. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE - The Tucson DUI defense attorneys at TREZZA & THRUSH will concentrate their efforts on defending people charged with DUI. Their diligent approach offers the best chance for a dismissal or acquittal. When the Notice of Appearance is filed in your case the prosecutor will be informed that the best Tucson DUI Defense Team will be representing you.

2. RULE 15 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT - This document informs the court and the prosecutor of the defenses to be utilized, the exhibits to be introduced in court, and the witnesses that may be called to testify.

3. REQUEST FOR INTERVIEWS - If deemed necessary, all witnesses will be interviewed. The interview will be recorded and transcribed. If the interviewee (usually a police officer) changes his story then the transcript can be used to impeach that person.

4. REQUEST TO PRODUCE - This is a demand for evidence that is within the control of the prosecutor. If the demand is not honored then your case could be dismissed.

5. MOTIONS TO DISMISS AND/OR SUPPRESS - In the far right column of this page there is a list of motions that may be filed in your case. Each of these motions could lead to a dismissal or suppression of evidence. The office of TREZZA & THRUSH will file every applicable motion in your case to ensure the best chance of dismissal.

6. TRIAL - Your trial would take 1or 2 days. The theory used would be dependent upon the unique facts and circumstances in your case.

NOTE: #1-5 represent the pretrial proceedings that can last from 3-12 months. If the case is not successfully completed during the pretrial proceedings then you may want to go to trial. You have the option to have a trial by jury or a bench trial in front of a judge.

You can't take chances with your life! The Arizona DUI Penalties are too great to ignore. You need to speak to an Arizona DUI lawyer who has built a career on defending an Arizona DUI.