Scottsdale DUI Defense Lawyer

Penalties for DUI Convictions

Arizona has some of most stringent DUI penalties in the nation. When you have been arrested and charged with any DUI charge, you are going to be dealing with very serious penalties. There are several types of DUI charges, each with penalties specific to the charge. When you have been arrested for drunk driving, it is vital that you get legal representation from a Scottsdale DUI lawyer to assist you. At the Knowles Law Firm, the lawyer needs to review your case and can advise you as to how to proceed with defending your case in court. Some of the penalties you face if convicted include:

First-time DUI conviction:

10 days spent in jail (9 days may be waived with alcohol treatment program)
$1250 in fines and court fees
90-day suspension of your driver's license
Possible mandated community service and alcohol treatment program

Second-time DUI offense conviction:

90 days spent in jail (60 may be waived with alcohol treatment program)
Approximately $2,000 or more in fees and fines
1-year driver's license revocation
Ignition Interlock Device installation may be mandated

First-time Extreme DUI (0.15% or above BAC level) conviction:

30 days spent in jail (10 days may be waived with alcohol treatment program)
90-days suspended driver's license
Approximately $2,500 in fines and fees
Possible 5 years on probation
Ignition Interlock Device installation may be mandated
Alcohol treatment program may be mandated

Second-time Extreme DUI offense conviction (within five years):

120 days spent in jail (60 may be waived with alcohol treatment program)
Approximately $2,500 in fines and fees
1 year revocation of driver's license
Possible 5 years on probation
Ignition Interlock Device installation may be mandated
Possibility of vehicle impounded

Felony DUI offense conviction (no prior criminal history):

A minimum of 4 months prison time (before any probation sentence in effect)
Up to $150,000.00 in fines and fees
3-years revocation of driver's license
Probation includes a mandated alcohol treatment program
Possible 5 years probation
Impounded vehicle

Experienced Scottsdale DUI Defense Attorney

At the Knowles Law Firm, a defense lawyer will review the evidence against you that has been collected by law enforcement and investigators. With a thorough review and evaluation of the specific details of your case, the DUI defense attorney can advise you of the best route to take in your defense. There are often compelling defenses for such cases, and it is critical that the lawyer interviews you as quickly as possible after your arrest.

Contact a Scottsdale DUI lawyer from the Knowles Law Firm to fight aggressively for your defense in DUI offenses.