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Phoenix DUI

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Facing your Phoenix DUI charges can be a stressful and complex process. The DUI laws in Arizona have many moving parts, and the penalties you may face will depend on many factors. Still, even a first-time drunk driving conviction may come with jail time, fines and an ignition interlock device on your car.

With so much at stake, do you trust yourself to navigate this difficult process without legal help you don't have to leave your defense to chance. A local DUI lawyer may help you protect your rights, examine the laws that apply to your create, and help you create a defense that looks out for your best interests.

Get a free case evaluation with a Phoenix DUI lawyer near you when you complete the free form on this page. Get answers about how you may protect your rights.

Phoenix Drunk Driving Penalties

Compared with other states, the drunk driving laws in Arizona contain quite a bit of variety. While there are minimums for jail sentences and fines levied, depending on the circumstances of your case you may also be facing a host of other penalties.

For example, a first DUI conviction comes with a minimum 10-day jail term and at least $750 in fines. However, you may also be facing:

If you already have a DUI on your record, then these options remain on the table, but the minimum punishments go up. Arizona DUI penalties include lots of "assessment fees," which may quickly add up to total thousands and thousands of dollars.

It's also important to fully understand how an ignition interlock device may affect you. These devices are becoming parts of the law in many states. They essentially function as a breathalyzer attached to your car. In order to start your car you must pass a test, and then you must pass the test again at regular intervals while driving.

While this safety feature may seem like merely an inconvenience, they also come with high costs. You'll be responsible for paying to have the device installed, as well as paying the monthly usage fee. By the end of your term, you may end up spending hundreds of dollars on the device.

Find a Phoenix DUI Attorney

Fortunately, these drunk driving penalties aren't a foregone conclusion. As we mentioned, you have rights and you may use the help of a Phoenix DUI defense attorney to protect them.

For example, police must follow strict procedures when pulling you over and then collecting evidence. Where these rules followed in your case? If not, certain types of evidence - or maybe even the entire stop itself - may not be used in court. An attorney can examine your case and help you determine if these types of defenses are available.

To get your free case evaluation with a Phoenix DUI attorney, complete the free form on this page and we'll connect you right away!

Laws may have changed since our last update. This is for informational purposes and is not legal advice. Speak to a local DUI attorney for legal advice about your particular situation.



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