Arizona Drunk Driving Defense FAQs
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What is a DUI? There are three basic types:
You have committed a basic, misdemeanor DUI in Arizona if you are driving a motor vehicle at a time that your ability to drive the vehicle is impaired by the slightest … more -
What is extreme DUI (misdemeanor)?
If you have committed a DUI with a BAC over 0.15, you will be subjected to increased punishment. This FAQ was provided courtesy of Howard A. Snader, Attorney at Law. -
What is aggravated DUI (felony)?
THERE ARE THREE BASIC TYPES: Committing a normal misdemeanor DUI when you have two or more prior convictions in the past 5 years (a class 4 felony); Committing a … more -
What are the penalties for a 1st offense misdemeanor?
The maximum potential penalty is 6 months in jail, 5 years of probation, a fine of $2,500 with a surcharge of approximately 70%, alcohol counseling, and the loss of … more -
What are the penalities for a 2nd offense misdemeanor?
The maximum penalty is the same as a first offense except that the second conviction in 5 years will result in the revocation of your driver's license for one year. … more -
What are the penalties for extreme DUI?
This offense is also a misdemeanor offense. However, the Court will be required to sentence you to a minimum 30 days of jail and suspend your license for one year. … more -
What are the penalties for aggravated DUI?
(First time felony DUI conviction with NO prior felony convictions) If you are convicted of a class 4 felony as noted above, you will face a possible prison sentence. … more -
What is work release/home arrest?
If you are sentenced to serve a jail sentence, the court has the discretion to allow you work release from the jail. You may be required to serve one or two days in … more -
Should I take field sobriety test?
Simply statedno! These tests normally include the walk and turn, finger to nose, one leg stand, and the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN). There is no requirement … more -
Should I take a breath, blood or urine test?
If the officer has a reasonable basis to suspect drugs or alcohol in your body, the officer has the right pursuant to law to require you to submit to a test or tests … more
