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Arizona DUI cases (and the category vehicular crimes) are a specialized area of law. It has been my focus for almost 20 years.
To successfully defend a person accused a lawyer must have a deep understanding of the science and law relating to each offense.
I have this. In these kinds of cases. For your defense.
MISDEMEANOR DUI
1. Standard DUI
Driving impaired or having a
BAC over a statutory limit
2. Extreme DUI
Driving with a blood alcohol concentrtion of .150 (+)
3. Super-Extreme DUI
Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .200 (+)
4. DUI Penalties
Misdemeanors DUI Penalties in Arizona
Arizona has several different types of misdemeanor DUI crimes. They can be categorized by the amount of alcohol in a person, prior convictions or by drug type.
Fact:
The amount of alcohol in your blood or breath
is not what makes a DUI a felony.
5. Impaired DUI
Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs
6. Commercial Driver DUI (CDL)
Driving with a blood alcohol concentrtion of .150 (+)
7. Per Se DUI
It is a violation of law to exceed a .08 BAC
8. Second Time DUI
A 2nd DUI within 7 years results in...
You may be wondering:
Where is “drunk driving?” Arizona does not use that term. Nor does Arizona have offenses named DWI, OWI, OWVI or DUIL.
“Lawrence represents very high-profile clients who greatly depend on a good outcome, and this guy will deliver. This is a prosecutors’ worse nightmare, and it should be that way if you need an attorney.”
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Real Client Client’s Husband, Phoenix, AZ
DRUG DUI
9. Marijuana DUI
Impairment from Marijuana or having it in your system illegally
10. Prescription Medication DUI
Impairment due to medication not taken "as prescribed"
11. Illegal Drug DUI
Driving with an illegal drug in your system regardless of impairment
12. Drug Metabolites
Prior Drug Use & DUI
Key Takeaway:
A valid prescription is a legal defense in Arizona. However, that does not end the case. There is still the issue of whether the medication impaired you while driving?
Driving under the influence of a drug, or in some instances prior use of a drug, can be either a misdemeanor or a felony in Arizona.
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AGGRAVATED DUI
13. Aggravated DUI
Suspended License
14. Aggravated DUI
Child in Vehicle
15. Aggravated DUI
3rd Conviction
16. Aggravated DUI
Interlock Violation
Important:
Arizona law requires that government prove you “knew” or “should have” known your driver’s license was suspended at the time of the arrest.
Felony DUI or Aggravated DUI?
They are the same thing. A felony DUI is called Aggravated DUI in Arizona. Several circumstances can turn a misdemeanor DUI into a felony.
New in 2019
17. Aggravated DUI
Wrong-Way Driving
VEHICULAR CRIMES
This category refers to crimes involving car accidents where it is alleged a person was driving impaired, driving in a reckless manner or cases where a person failed to remain at the scene of an accident.
18. Vehicular Assault
Aggravated Assault by use
of a Vehicle
19. Vehicular Homicide
Manslaughter by use
of a Vehicle
Accidental Deaths
Deaths resulting from traffic violations.
Accidental Injuries
Serious injuries from traffic violations.
Reckless Driving
Substanital risks while driving
Aggressive Driving
A combination of several violations
Criminal Speeding
Driving significantly over the posted speed limit
Interlock Violations
Driving without a required interlock
Suspended License
Driving without a valid license
Underage DUI
A minor driving with any amount alcohol
AFTER A CONVICTION
Arizona law has several legal mechanisms to seek review of a conviction or a legal decision you believe was incorrectly decided.
Appeals
Requesting a higher court to reverse a trial court's decision.
Post-Conviction Relief
A collateral challenge to a conviction beyond an appeal.
Expungement & Set Asides
DUI convictions are eligible to be set aside after a conviction.
DRIVER’S LICENSE PROBLEMS
Suspensions
Temporary loss of a license
Revocations
Termination of a driving privilege
Interlocks
Breath testing device within a vehicle.
- Do You Have One of These Problems?
