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 Baumann, Doyle, Paytas & Bernstein, P.A. offers a full range of legal services concerning criminal law including:
- Minor and serious criminal offenses not only in Maricopa County, but in other county and
municipal jurisdictions, and in the Unitesd States District Court;
- DUI (Driving Under the influence of Alcohol) or DWI (Driving While Intoxicated)
- Domestic violence and other misdemeanor offenses
- White collar crime (representing individuals and businesses charged with fraud)
- Minor drug offenses (possession) to more complex situations (drug trafficking)
- Felony offenses such as theft, burglary and robbery
- Major felonies such as manslaughter, aggravated and sexual assault
- Criminal defense of motor carriers and drivers
Robert L. Baumann, was formerly a criminal defense specialist certified by the State Bar of Arizona from 1993 to 2008. Mr. Baumann was a deputy public defender for the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office.
Our fees for criminal defense services vary depending on the complexity of the case. Sometimes the fee is a one-time “flat” fee and other times our services are billed at an hourly rate requiring a minimum advance payment or fee also known as an initial “retainer.” Legal fees are established by written agreement following an initial one-hour appointment with an attorney in our firm. The fee for the initial appointment is $100.00.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONCERNING DUI/DWI
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What do I do if stopped for a DUI/DWI? |
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Things to do:
- Ask to speak with an attorney immediately, before you answer any questions from the officer.
- Remain in the vehicle until requested by an officer to get out.
- Show your driver’s license, registration and proof of insurance, but do not answer any questions.
- After your release obtain an independent blood test from a hospital.
- Behave courteously.
Do not do the following things:
- Do not answer questions or agree to be videotaped.
- Do not take the eye test.
- Do not admit anything or take any coordination tests (so called “field sobriety tests”).
- Do not try to talk your way out of the situation or be rude.
WARNING:
These do’s and don’ts apply to most situations, but not all – please consult with an attorney. |
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What do I do if the officer starts asking me questions? |
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Frequently an officer will ask questions of an individual who is stopped for a DUI or DWI before the suspect is informed of his or her Miranda warnings (the right to remain silent, etc.). An officer can ask some preliminary questions as part of an initial investigation without informing the suspect of his or her Miranda warnings, but do not answer these questions and do not admit anything! The most often asked question is: “Have you been drinking tonight?” You should politely decline to answer this question by saying “Officer I am not going to answer any questions right now.” If the officer continues to ask you questions, do not respond except to say the same thing and then state, “I would like to make a phone call to an attorney.”
Do not engage in a discussion with the officer about the reasons why he stopped you (i.e. speeding, unsafe lane change, etc.). |
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Can I refuse to take field sobriety tests? |
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Yes and you should not agree to perform these tests, but politely refuse to take them. |
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