Arizona DUI Laws

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Legal )



DUI Definition

If you are driving under influence of alcohol and drugs, you are incurring a DUI offense. With a DUI offense, you are considered a hazardous driver who is liable to cause serious accident or injury.

All states treat DUI offenses very serious and impose heavy penalties for such. But each state differs from the others in terms of what factors it considers for a DUI condition and what degree of offense it is, as well as the nature and gravity of the penalties you will receive if you were convicted.

Arizona DUI Laws

Your blood alcohol content (BAC) is a major factor in determining if you have committed a DUI offense. In Arizona, this means a BAC of .08 percent or higher. Even if you refused to take the blood alcohol test, you will still be subject to court proceedings and other penalties under Arizona DUI laws. The basic penalties are jail time, fines, and suspension of your license. If your BAC is higher than .15 percent, the state will also install an ignition lock device on your car to prevent you from driving it.

Under Arizona DUI laws, you need to submit yourself to criminal as well as civil proceedings with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

The amounts and nature of the penalties depend also depend on how many times you have committed this misdemeanor within a ten-year period and whether you had a minor aged 15 or younger with you at the time of the incident. Arizona family law places a lot of importance in driver responsibility when travelling with minors, so you will expect a very high penalty for DUI with a companion who is a minor, and can run as high as six figures. You will also spend as much as a few months' jail time and also suspension of your license and vehicle.

It is difficult to contest and negotiate with the court or DMV if you have been charged with DUI, so it is best to consult a good lawyer. There are many competent lawyers in Arizona who can help you with your DUI case.


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