Parker DUI Law Firm

Arizona has some of the strictest DUI laws in the country. Under these laws, if you operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher or while impaired to the slightest degree by drugs and/or alcohol, you could be charged with driving under the influence (DUI). Notably, if you are under the age of 21, hold a commercial driver’s license, or are operating a taxi service, the legal limit is 0% (under 21) to .04%.

A DUI conviction comes with severe consequences. The exact penalty depends on your level of intoxication and criminal history, but all DUIs will result in a mandatory minimum jail sentence and fines. Potential consequences include:

• First DUI conviction: at least 10 days in jail and a $1,250 fine, plus a 90-day license suspension and 1-year requirement to install an ignition interlock device (IID). These penalties increase for an “extreme DUI” (BAC of .15% to .199%) to a minimum of 30 days in jail and a fine of $3,000, plus a 1-year license suspension and 1-year IID requirement. For a “super extreme DUI” (BAC of at least .20%), the penalty goes up again to at least 45 days in jail and $3,250 in fines, plus a 1-year license suspension and 1-year IID requirement.
• Second or third DUI conviction: at least 90 days in jail and a $2,500 fine, plus a 1-year license suspension and 1-year IID requirement. For an extreme DUI, the penalties are a minimum of 120 days in jail and a fine of $3,250, plus a 1-year license suspension and 1-year IID requirement. For a super extreme DUI, the penalty increases to at least 180 days in jail and $4,250 in fines, plus a 1-year license suspension and 1-year IID requirement.

There are potential defenses to DUI charges that can help you avoid many of these consequences – or may result in less severe penalties. We may be able to argue that you were illegally stopped, that a medical condition or disability made you appear intoxicated when you weren’t, or that the chemical breath or blood test was inaccurate. Our Parker DUI defense attorneys will investigate the case against you, consult with expert witnesses, and work to help you get the best possible resolution for your case.

If you have been charged with a DUI, minor in possession/consumption, sexual assault, or a drug crime, Matthew Lopez Law is here for you. Reach out to our law firm today by calling 480-573-6210 or filling out our online contact form. Initial consultations with a Parker DUI defense lawyer are always free of charge.