What Is Extreme Dui (Misdemeanor)?

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT

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.

How Are Speed Limits Enforced?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Pacing: Yes
RADAR: Yes
VASCAR: Yes
Photo Radar: Yes
Aircraft: Yes
Laser: Yes
Wide Ka: Yes

How Can Tickets Be Paid?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Tickets can be paid by mail or in person Average cost: Speeding: $100 (replaced NMA data with personal experience)
Seatbelt: $10
Equipment: None, if corrected
Child Restaints: $50

Should I Take A Breath, Blood Or Urine Test?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

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 of the officer's choice. This test is called the "implied consent." If the test shows your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over 0.08, your license will be suspended for 90 days. You may be eligible for a restricted license for work purposes after the first 30 days of no driving. If you refuse the test, you may be subjected to a blood draw based on a search warrant AND your license will be suspended for one year (called the admin per se suspension). This FAQ was provided courtesy of Howard A. Snader, Attorney at Law.

Should I Take Field Sobriety Test?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

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 to submit to any field sobriety test. Unfortunately the officers are not required to advise you of this. This is not the breath or blood test. This FAQ was provided courtesy of Howard A. Snader, Attorney at Law.

What Are Some Other Regulations?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Transporting open intoxicants is not permitted in the vehicle. Consumption while operating a vehicle is prohibited. Unloaded firearms are permitted in the vehicle. Long guns are not require to be cased. Carrying a concealed handgun is prohibited. Studded tires are permitted from October 1 to May 1. Chains are not required. Arizona has a seatbelt law with secondary enforcement for all front seat occupants. Child restraints are mandatory for children under 5 years of age or weighing less than 40 pounds. Arizona has a mandatory motorcycle helmet law for persons under 18 years of age. Radar detectors and mobile scanners are permitted. Registration and insurance card must be carried in the vehicle.

What Are The Penalities For A 2nd Offense Misdemeanor?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

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.
The minimum penalty is 90 days in jail with the possibility of 60 days suspended pending the alcohol screening and counseling. The normal fine is approximately $800. Your license will be revoked for one year. There are additional penalties within the court's discretion.

This FAQ was provided courtesy of Howard A. Snader, Attorney at Law.

What Are The Penalties For A 1st Offense Misdemeanor?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

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 your license for at least 90 days.
The minimum penalty is 10 days of jail with the possibility of 9 days suspended pending the alcohol screening and counseling. The normal fine is approximately $400. The oneday of jail required must be served. There are additional penalties within the court's discretion.

This FAQ was provided courtesy of Howard A. Snader, Attorney at Law.

What Are The Penalties For Aggravated Dui?

Tue, 20 May 2008 04:37:18 GMT

(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. Normally, you will receive a grant of probation. However, if granted probation, the Court is required to incarcerate you in the State Prison for 4 months as a condition of probation. As a felony, the maximum fine you could face is $150,000. You will have your license revoked for at least 3 years. There is no work release. In addition, the State may forfeit your vehicle. There are additional penalties within the court's discretion.
If you are convicted of a class 6 felony, you will also face the threeyear revocation of your driver's license, the same fine as above, and the possibility of incarceration ranging from 4 months to 2 years.

This FAQ was provided courtesy of Howard A. Snader, Attorney at Law.

What Are The Penalties For Extreme Dui?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

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. Normal fines are approximately $400 with the same screening and counseling requirements as the other misdemeanor offenses. If this happens to be your second misdemeanor DUI offense, then you will also faced enhanced punishment including 120 days of jail with the possibility of 60 days suspended and a fine of approximately $800. There are additional penalties within the court's discretion.

This FAQ was provided courtesy of Howard A. Snader, Attorney at Law.

What Are The Resident Insurance Requirements?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Compulsory Insurance Law
Minimum limits: $15000/$30000/$10000

What Are The Speed Limits In Arizona?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

NonPosted: Prima Facie
Residental: 25 mph
State Highways: 55 mph
School Zones: 15 mph
Interstate: 65/75 mph

What Is Prima Facie Speed Limit?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

By exceeding a posted or statuatory prima facie speed limit, a motorist is presumed guilty of speeding. However, if a motorist can prove that the speed traveled was reasonable and prudent, the motorist could be found not guilty.

What Is A Dui? There Are Three Basic Types:

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT

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 degree by alcohol, drugs, or any combination. It is also a misdemeanor DUI if you are driving a motor vehicle, regardless of your level of impairment, if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over 0.08. The BAC is normally scientifically measured by a breath test, blood test, and/or urine test. The choice of the test or tests is left to the discretion of the police officer. The other normal misdemeanor DUI is a DUIdrug offense. In this case, there is normally no BAC, and possibly, no bad driving. Arizona law only requires the prosecutor to prove you were driving with an illegal drug in your system. This FAQ was provided courtesy of Howard A. Snader, Attorney at Law.

What Is A Member Driver License Compact?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

If you receive a ticket, warning, etc. in another state and your state is a member, you state will be notified about the ticket.

What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Nonresident motorist receiving a ticket in a member state will receive the same treatment as resident motorists. If your state or the state you receive a ticket in is not a member, you may have to pay a cash bond before you can continue your trip.q

What Is Aggravated Dui (Felony)?

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT

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 normal misdemeanor DUI when you are driving on a suspended, canceled, revoked, or refused license (a class 4 felony);
Committing a normal misdemeanor DUI when there is a child under 15 years of age is in the car (a class 6 felony).

This FAQ was provided courtesy of Howard A. Snader, Attorney at Law.

What Is The Point System?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Each time you are convicted or forfeit bail for a moving traffic violation, points are assessed against your permanent driving record. If you accumulate eight or more points within any 12month period, you may be required to attend traffic school, or your driving privilege may be suspended up to 12 months. Points are assessed as follows: Driving under the influence of liquor or drugs8
Exhibition of speed8
Reckless driving8
Drag racing8
Leaving the scene of accident, hitandrun6
Speeding3
All other moving violations2

What Is Work Release/Home Arrest?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

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 jail prior to your release taking effect. Although the statutes provide for home arrest, the courts do not have a system in place to allow for it. This FAQ was provided courtesy of Howard A. Snader, Attorney at Law.

When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

dents involving death or personal injury must be reported immediately to local authorities.

When Are Jury Trials Allowed?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

DWI: Yes
Speeding: No
Parking: No
Equipment: No