Arizona DUI Defense Lawyer | Criminal Law Phoenix
The Suzuki Law Offices, L.L.C., will fight for your rights to avoid or minimize the effect of a DUI conviction, a driver's license suspension, jail time, an ignition interlock device, court fines, an alcohol screening and supervised probation. Your best defense is an experienced attorney who will act aggressively and quickly to protect your rights.
Penalties for Drunk Driving in the State of Arizona
While each case is different, in general, the following penalties apply if you are convicted for DUI in the state of Arizona:
- First Time DUI (BAC .08 to .15 percent): One day to six months in jail; minimum fine of $250 and an additional $500 to the State Prison Fund; driver's license suspension of 90 days; installation of ignition interlock device; alcohol counseling likely; probation up to a five year maximum.
- Second DUI (within 60 months of first DUI): Thirty days to six months in jail; a fine of $500 with an additional fine of $1,250 to the State Prison Fund; one year revocation of your driver's license; installation of an ignition interlock device; alcohol counseling likely; at least five years probation.
- Third DUI (Felony DUI): Four months to two and a half years in prison; a fine of $750 with an additional fine of $250 to the Arizona DUI Abatement Fund and an additional $1,500 assessment; a three year revocation of your driver's license; mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device; first time felony DUI offenders are eligible for 10 years of probation. You are facing a mandatory minimum of 4 months in the department of corrections if you have no prior felony convictions.
Challenging a DUI Arrest - Is There Enough Evidence to Convict You?
DUI defendants need an Arizona DUI lawyer who knows the ever-changing and complex legal issues that surround a DUI investigation. At The Suzuki Law Offices, L.L.C., an experienced and aggressive Arizona DUI attorney will personally handle every aspect of your case. Your Arizona DUI attorney will conduct a thorough investigation into your specific set of facts. Each criminal and DUI crime is unique and requires a professional, aggressive and experienced attorney who is committed to work hard and fight for you and your rights.
Our law firm will discuss all issues involved in your case and take the time to explain the law, including, but not limited to:
- Whether there was reasonable suspicion for a traffic stop
- Whether there was sufficient probable cause for a DUI arrest
- Whether your Miranda rights or any other constitutional rights were violated
- The reliability of field sobriety tests and Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test (HGN Test)
- The reliability of breathalyzer tests or blood tests
- Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) license suspensions and MVD hearings
- Any other issues that are relevant to your specific case.
