PHOENIX DUI DRUNK DRIVING OFFENSES
DUI / DWI Lawyers in Phoenix, Arizona
Depending upon your blood alcohol content (BEC), and any prior convictions, there are a variety of potential charges and DUI penalties that a person could face. The majority of DUIs are misdemeanor, however, there are several Felony Charges. Listed below are the various charges.
MISDEMEANOR CHARGES
First Conviction |
DUI/DWI (BAC above .08) |
Class One Misdemeanor |
|
Minimum |
Maximum |
Jail |
One to 10 days |
180 days |
Fines and Fees |
$1250.00 + surcharges |
$3500.00 + surcharges |
Probation |
None |
Five years |
License Suspension |
90 days |
One year |
Ignition Interlock |
One year |
More than one year |
Alcohol Screening/Counseling |
Required |
Required |
Community Service |
None |
Court Could Order |
First Conviction |
Extreme DUI (BAC above .15) |
Class One Misdemeanor |
|
Minimum |
Maximum |
Jail |
10 to 30 days |
180 days |
Fines and Fees |
$2500.00 + surcharges |
$4750.00 + surcharges |
Probation |
None |
Five years |
License Suspension |
90 days |
One year |
Ignition Interlock |
One year |
More than One Year |
Alcohol Screening/Counseling |
Required |
Required |
Community Service |
None |
Court Could Order |
Impoundment |
30 day |
30 day |
First Conviction |
Super Extreme DUI (BAC above .20) |
Class One Misdemeanor |
|
Minimum |
Maximum |
Jail |
45 days |
180 days |
Fines and Fees |
$3750.00 + surcharges |
$4750.00 + surcharges |
Probation |
None |
Five years |
License Suspension |
90 days |
One year |
Ignition Interlock |
18 Months |
More than 18 Months |
Alcohol Screening/Counseling |
Required |
Required |
Community Service |
None |
Court Could Order |
Impoundment |
30 day |
30 day |
Second Conviction |
DUI/DWI (if within 7 years) |
Class One Misdemeanor |
|
Minimum |
Maximum |
Jail |
30 to 90 days |
180 days |
Fines and Fees |
$3000.00 + surcharges |
$5000.00 + surcharges |
Probation |
None |
Five years |
License Revocation |
One year |
One year |
Ignition Interlock |
One year |
More than one year |
Alcohol Screening/Counseling |
Required |
Required |
Community Service |
30 Hours |
30 Hours |
Impoundment |
30 Day |
30 Day |
Second Conviction |
Extreme DUI/DWI (if within 7 years) |
Class One Misdemeanor |
|
Minimum |
Maximum |
Jail |
60 to 120 days |
180 days |
Fines and Fees |
$3250.00 + surcharges |
$5250.00 + surcharges |
Probation |
None |
Five years |
License Revocation |
One year |
One year |
Ignition Interlock |
One year |
More than one year |
Alcohol Screening/Counseling |
Required |
Required |
Community Service |
30 Hours |
30 Hours |
Impoundment |
30 Day |
30 Day |
Second Conviction |
Super Extreme DUI/DWI (within 7 years) |
Class One Misdemeanor |
|
Minimum |
Maximum |
Jail |
180 days |
180 days |
Fines and Fees |
$3750.00 + surcharges |
$5250.00 + surcharges |
Probation |
None |
Five years |
License Revocation |
One year |
One year |
Ignition Interlock |
Two years |
More than two years |
Alcohol Screening/Counseling |
Required |
Required |
Community Service |
30 Hours |
30 Hours |
Impoundment |
30 Day |
30 Day |
FELONY CHARGES
Class Four Felony Aggravated DUI (third DUI or DUI with a Suspended License)
If you are convicted for a third DUI within seven years, or receive a DUI with driving on a suspended or restricted license, you can be charged with a class four felony, which is Aggravated DUI. There is a minimum of four months in prison before eligible for probation. Your drivers license will be revoked for three years. You may be placed on probation for up to five years. You may be required to undergo counseling for up to five years. Your vehicle may be taken away from you. You can be fined up to $150,000.
Class Six Felony Aggravated DUI (with a child under 15 years old in vehicle)
If you're convicted for this charge you will have to serve at least the minimum sentence for the misdemeanor DUI. Your drivers license will be revoked for three years. You may be placed on probation for up to five years. You may be required to undergo counseling for up to five years. Your vehicle may be taken away from you. You can be fined up to $150,000. But
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If you have been charged with DUI/DWI in Phoenix or any of the surrounding cities, please contact our office for a free in person consultation to discuss your legal rights and explanation of how we can help you. We offer quality and aggressive defense with affordable attorneys fees.
Our lawyers practice in all areas of DUI and DWI Defense law and criminal law throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area in all Arizona including Ahwatukee, Apache Junction, Avondale, Buckeye, Chandler, El Mirage, Florence, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Scottsdale, Sun City, Surprise, Tempe, and Wickenburg. |
