DUI Law: Arizona Misdemeanor DUI Penalties

If you are convicted of misdemeanor DUI in Arizona, the Court will look at two things to determine what range of penalties should be imposed against you. The first thing the Court will look at is your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). If your BAC falls between .080 and .150 you will not be subjected to the harsher penalties imposed on those with a BAC over .150. If your BAC is over .150, you will be considered as having been under the “Extreme Influence” of alcohol and a harsher sentence range will apply.

The second thing the Court will look at is whether you have a past criminal history. If so, the Court will also take into account that history.

First DUI Offense (BAC between .080 and .150)
Your first DUI offense will result in a prison sentence of ten (10) consecutive days in jail. The court may suspend nine (9) of the ten (10) days if you agree to get an alcohol and/or drug evaluation, and submit to treatment. You will also receive a minimum fine of $750.00 and face a suspension of your driver’s license for ninety (90) days.

You may also be required to submit to counseling and placed on probation for up to five (5) years.

Second DUI Offense (BAC between .080 and .150)
Your second DUI offense will result in a prison sentence of ninety (90) days in jail. The court may suspend sixty (60) of the ninety (90) days if you agree to get an alcohol and/or drug evaluation, and submit to treatment. You will be required to pay a minimum of $2,000.00 and face a suspension of your driver’s license for one (1) year.

You may also be required to submit to counseling, placed on probation for up to five (5) years and be required to have an Ignition Interlock Device installed on your vehicle.

First Extreme DUI Offense (BAC above .150)
Your first “Extreme” DUI offense will result in a prison sentence of thirty (30) consecutive days in jail. The court may suspend twenty (20) of the thirty (30) days if you agree to get an alcohol and/or drug evaluation, and submit to treatment. You will be required to pay a minimum of $1,500.00 and face a suspension of your driver’s license for ninety (90) days.

You may also be required to submit to counseling, placed on probation for up to five (5) years and be required to have an Ignition Interlock Device installed on your vehicle.

Second Extreme DUI Offense (BAC above .150)
Your second “Extreme” DUI offense will result in a prison sentence of one hundred twenty (120) days in jail of which sixty (60) days must be consecutive. The court may suspend sixty (60) of the one hundred twenty (120) days if you agree to get an alcohol and/or drug evaluation, and submit to treatment. You will be required to pay a minimum of $2,000.00 and face a suspension of your driver’s license for one (1) year.

You may also be required to submit to counseling, placed on probation for up to five (5) years and be required to have an Ignition Interlock Device installed on your vehicle.

As you can see there is a wide range of sentences that can be imposed on you if you are convicted of DUI in Arizona. To get the best results, contact one of our sponsoring attorneys below or at the top of this page. There is just too big a risk going it alone.

DUI Law: First Time Offense In Alabama (18 and Over)

If you have been pulled over and arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Alabama you may be luckier than you know. Statistics show that driving while intoxicated is one of the top causes of violent deaths in Alabama today. But that is probably little consolation to you as you deal with the legal ramifications of what is hopefully your first (and last) experience with DUI.

DUI Legal Limit for Adults
You probably know this by now, but in Alabama you are considered per se DUI if you are an adult and have a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08%. You may also be considered DUI at a lower BAC level if the officer determines that you are incapable of driving safely as a result of drugs or alcohol in your system. This includes prescription drugs.

First Time Offense
If this is your first offense for DUI the good news is your judge is not required to impose a jail sentence on you. If your judge does impose a jail sentence it cannot be for more than one (1) year. It is imperative that you find an attorney as soon as possible to make you aware of your rights and to negotiate with the prosecuting attorney.

You may also be fined between $600 and $2100 and required to pay an additional $100 fine to the Impaired Drivers Trust Fund. Your driver's license will be suspended for ninety (90) days and you will be required to enroll in an Alcohol Education and Treatment program. Prior to enrolling in the program you are required to submit to an alcohol assessment to determine the nature and extent of your alcohol problems.

Remember, if you do not comply with the terms of your program you cannot have your license reinstated and may be required to return to court for further action.

Contact one of our sponsoring attorneys today to assess your DUI case and obtain the zealous representation you need. Our sponsoring attorneys are located below and at the top of this page.

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