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Fighting DUI Penalties in Arizona

• Jail Time
• Extreme DUI
• DUI Fines
• Drivers License Penalties
• Increased Car Insurance Costs
• Contact a DUI Attorney in Arizona

If you are charged with DUI in Arizona, it is very important to obtain a  good DUI lawyer, since the penalties that a person may get when convicted of such a violation goes beyond the initial punishments that can be exacted.

Jail Time

When you get a competent attorney to handle your DUI case, you can avoid some of the harsher punishments that can be doled out by the judge when a violator is found guilty. One of the possible punishments under Arizona law when a person is found guilty of such an infraction is jail time. A person may need to spend as much as six months behind bars, depending on the offense. This is for first time offenders only. A second offense brings a longer minimum sentence with additional fines and penalties, including a driver's license revocation. The newest laws impose a minimum of 30 days in jail for an Extreme DUI (BAC greater than 0.15) and an ignition interlock device placed in an individual's vehicle.

Extreme DUI

You will need the right kind of DUI help in Arizona when you find yourself facing an extreme DUI charge.  Extreme DUI convictions carry steep penalties, and a good lawyer can negotiate for the minimum consequences, even if you are found guilty. A DUI lawyer is also needed if you are arrested for the same violation twice. If you are proven guilty of extreme DUI again, you will have to spend at least 4 months in jail.

DUI Fines

DUI penalties in Arizona can vary greatly, usually with stiff minimum sentences, making it necessary to retain an experienced lawyer who can negotiate fines on your behalf. The fines that a convicted first offender may need to pay when faced with a DUI conviction can be as low as $250 or as high as $2,500. This may seem like a large sum, but it is nothing when compared to the time you may have to spend in jail. The same fines may also apply to extreme DUI charges with an initial fine of $500 and a high fine of $2,500.

Drivers License Penalties

Another penalty that violators can avoid if they get a competent DUI lawyer to handle their cases includes the possibility of having their driver's licenses revoked. Revocation of a person's driver's license in Arizona is mandatory when a person is convicted of a second DUI with in the past five years. This revocation can last for a year and the revoked license cannot be renewed unless the person re-applies for a new license. A new license is issued with the condition that the driver abstain from alcohol completely.

Increased Car Insurance Costs

Another repercussion of a DUI conviction is a marked increase in car insurance rates. The rates for a convicted DUI offender will be 3 to 4 times higher than those who have a clean driving record. These rates may remain on the driving record for life.

Contact a DUI Attorney in Arizona

If you have been arrested for DUI in Arizona, contact Phillips & Associates today for a preliminary consultation about your case.

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