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DUI Charges

The Arizona laws break the severity of a DUI into several categories based on the degree to which the driver is intoxicated and how many times the driver has been convicted of a DUI.

Drivers may face Arizona DUI charges if they are caught driving with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 or more. Studies reveal that a .05 BAC level leaves a driver impaired and thus, .08 is the standard BAC level that results in an Arizona DUI offense conviction in the event that a driver is caught driving while intoxicated.

Arizona Laws

You will face Arizona DUI charges if you are caught driving under the following conditions:

• Driving with a BAC of .08 + within 2 hours of driving
• Driving with a BAC of .04 + if you hold a commercial drivers license and are operating a commercial vehicle
• Driving with any metabolite of an illegal substance in your body
• Driving under the age of 21 and with any amount of spirituous alcohol in your body
• Driving impaired to any degree as a result of the use of a substance

Consequences of a DUI conviction vary depending on how many times a person has been caught operating a vehicle while being under the influence and the degree of how intoxicated they are.

DUI Consequences

An “Extreme DUI” under Arizona law occurs when a driver is operating a vehicle with a BAC level of .15 or higher; it is considered to be a criminal misdemeanor. A DUI in general is considered to be a misdemeanor unless a person is convicted of a 3rd DUI within 60 months of their first 2 DUI convictions. In this case, the DUI is considered to be “aggravated” and may be deemed a criminal felony resulting in up to 4 months of prison, mandatory counseling, the installation of an interlock ignition device, and a revoked license for 3 years.

Contact an Arizona DUI Attorney at 1-877-229-9508 to schedule a free initial consultation.

All Arizona DUI charges that end up in conviction result in punishments that involve varying degrees of the following consequences:

• Jail Time
• Fees
• Interlock Transmission Device Installation
• Revoked License

If you have been charged with Driving Under the Influence, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced Arizona DUI lawyer immediately. You are afforded rights as an accused person and are not considered guilty until convicted in a court of law. An Arizona DUI defense lawyer can ensure that your rights are upheld and fight for your innocence.

Contact an Experienced Arizona DUI Lawyer

The Arizona DUI defense lawyers at Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC have years of experience in litigating cases on behalf of those accused of serious crimes. We have a wealth of experience in defending those accused of drug crimes, robbery, domestic violence, murder and more. Our lawyers will fight for your rights. We offer FREE and CONFIDENTIAL case evaluations. Contact the Arizona DUI defense lawyers at Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC today!

If you are facing Arizona DUI charges, call 480-620-8568 for a FREE legal consultation today!