DUI Penalties in Phoenix

In Arizona, drunk driving offenses are treated extremely seriously and there is little to no sympathy for convicted drivers. The penalties for being arrested and convicted for DUI offenses in Arizona are very severe, even with a first time conviction. Jail time, license suspension or revocation and even having your vehicle taken from you can all occur depending upon the severity of the charges against the driver. Without the proper legal guidance from a Phoenix DUI lawyer, a case could go very badly and a defendant could face all of these or worse penalties.

For a first time offender the penalties for DUI are still harsh and can cause significant damage to a person's reputation, disrupt their scheduled life such as work, schooling and important family events, and cause future problems as well. The penalties in Phoenix, AZ for a first-offense DUI can include jail time, a minimum fine of $250 plus other court fees, at least 90 days of license suspension, alcohol education treatment and classes, and extensive community service hours. Probationary terms may also be applied to severe first cases.

In the event of an extreme DUI or aggravated DUI charge, the penalties become significantly more severe and can include a felony conviction, 30 consecutive days in jail, up to 3 years of license suspension, more than $1500 in fines, requirement of the installation of an ignition interlock device in your vehicle, and up to 5 years of probation.

DUI Lawyer In Phoenix

DUI charges are extremely serious and can have a lasting adverse affect upon a convicted person's lifestyle and even career or finances. At the Knowles Law Firm we have the skilled, experienced attorneys to help fight your case in every way possible, building an effective, aggressive defense so that your charges can be reduced or dropped. Without the support of a skilled attorney, you could be facing a prosecutor who is determined to penalize you to the fullest extent of the law with little to no effective help on your side.

Contact our firm today for the aggressive, effective defense your DUI case needs.