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Penalties Require Jail in Arizona for DUI Convictions

"A Good Phoenix DUI Lawyer may be able to
reduce your jail or prison sentence or get your charges dismissed completely."

Phoenix DUI law is governed by Arizona State Law DUI conviction has mandatory jail or prison sentences depending on the severity, circumstances, and classification of the Phoenix DUI charges. Even if you have been charged and arrested, you still have a constitutional right to a defense, and a DUI charge is not yet a DUI conviction. A DUI charge is just the beginning. A Good Phoenix DUI Lawyer may be able to reduce your jail or prison sentence or get your charges dismissed completely. An experienced DUI lawyer who defends cases in Arizona Court will among other things, make you're your DUI charges are justified, that there were no constitutional rights violations, and look for weakness or flaws in the prosecution's case to attempt to get your charges dismissed, reduced or the best possible outcome in your cased.

Important Note: Depending on the severity, circumstances and classification of the Phoenix DUI charges Phoenix DUI convictions will include other penalties such as fines, fees, costs, probation, counseling, ignition interlock device, criminal record, and other punishments in addition to jail or prison time. Also, the jail or prison time may fluctuate depending on the facts of your case and criminal history, if any.

Often, it seems the first question many people who have been arrested for DUI want to know is "If convicted, will I go to jail or prison and for how long?" So the following is discusses the portion of the Arizona State Law that relates to incarceration portion of DUI conviction sentencing. Remember, the answer may not be the same, for everyone in every situation. Some Judges have discretion to increase the penalties and sentencing depending on your specific set of circumstances, criminal history and whatever the judge deems appropriate.

Arizona DUI Jail Sentencing Minimum Guidelines paraphrased from
A.R.S. 28 - 1381, 28-1382, and 28-1383:

• First DUI (non-extreme) .08+ BAC.................. 24 Hours in Jail
• Second DUI (non-extreme) .08+ BAC.................30 Days in Jail
• First DUI Extreme .15+ BAC ......................... .30 Days in Jail
• Second DUI Extreme .15+ BAC......................... 120 Days in Jail
• First DUI Super Extreme .20+ BAC.................... 45 Days in Jail
• 2nd Super Extreme .20+ BAC..........................180 Days in jail
• Felony DUI (DUI with aggravated classification.....4 Months in Prison
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The Phoenix Court and Prosecution will do nothing to make your life easier. If you choose to go unrepresented (not recommended), basically your side of the story will be for the most part disregarded. In fact, without DUI legal representation by a DUI Lawyer or Criminal Defense Attorney who defend DUI charges frequently in Phoenix Court, you may unknowingly be incriminating yourself further.

Your AZ DUI Attorney defending your in Phoenix Court for your DUI, will be familiar with protocol, Arizona law and changes in the law, case law that may effect you, and most importantly will know well what defenses can be used to build and mount a successful defense on your behalf. A good DUI Attorney in Arizona will do everything possible to get your case dismissed or a reduced sentence based on weaknesses in the prosecutions case. They will be the barrier between you and the Phoenix Prosecution. They will be your voice of legal defense through the proper legal channels, and do everything within their means to assure you don't have to do the jail time, and will protect your future and freedom.

If you have been arrested for any Phoenix Arizona DUI, Extreme DUI, Repeat Offense DUI, Under age 21 DUI, Felony DUI, DUI with child under 15 in vehicle, Aggravated Felony DUI, Drug, Felony Drug, Dangerous Drug, Narcotics, Marijuana, any Phoenix DUI, Phoenix Drug DUI, or any other criminal charge including theft, assaults, aggravated assault, domestic violence, drugs crimes, probation violations, robbery, computer crimes, ID theft crimes, or any other criminal charges contact the Law Office of James Novak, for your Free Consultation at (480) 413-1499. Speak directly with experienced Phoenix criminal Defense and DUI Defense Attorney James Novak (Former Prosecutor).