DUI Penalties
Chandler DUI Defense Attorney
The penalties enacted by Arizona lawmakers for those who are convicted of DUI offenses are some of the toughest in the nation. Even a first DUI conviction has very serious repercussions. If you have been arrested and charged with any DUI it is strongly urged that you contact a Chandler DUI defense lawyer to review your case as soon as you have been arrested. Many cases have strong opportunities for the defense and this should be determined at once, and prior to going in front of a judge to be formally charged. A capable and experienced DUI defense lawyer from the Knowles Law Firm can make the difference in the outcome of your case.
About DUI Penalties in Chandler
The penalties for a first DUI conviction include:
- 10 days in jail
- Fines and court fees and other fees -- $1250
- Suspended driver's license -- 90 days
- Probation -- 5 years
The penalties for a second DUI conviction include:
- 30 - 90 days in jail
- Fines and court fees and other fees -- $3000
- Suspended driver's license - 1 year
- Probation - 5 years
- Possible requirement for ignition interlock device
The penalties for an Extreme DUI conviction include:
- 30 days in jail
- Fines and court fees and other fees -- $2500
- Suspended driver's license - 1 year
- Probation - 5 years
- Ignition interlock device
- Vehicle impound
The penalties for Aggravated DUI (felony) conviction include (with no prior criminal history):
- 120 days in jail
- Fines, court fees and other fees - $4000 or higher
- Revocation of driver's license - 3 years
- Probation - 5 years
- Vehicle impound
- Alcohol treatment program
- Felony conviction on criminal record
- Ignition interlock device
It is crucial that you get legal representation at once if you have been charged with any type of DUI offense. At the Knowles Law Firm the legal team is prepared to aggressively seek out any option to defend the case and to fight for you in court.
Contact a Chandler DUI Defense Attorney
from the Knowles Law Firm today.
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