Proven DUI Defense Tucson, Arizona
If you need DUI defense Tucson because of the serious consequences that come with a DUI conviction, it is necessary that you get the representation of an experienced, skilled lawyer who is knowledgeable in Arizona DUI law. The attorneys at My AZ Lawyers know the process inside and out. Thus, by looking over all details and evidence and questioning every step of the process.
Our DUI defense Tucson team are confident to secure the most successful result for each case. My AZ Lawyers have experience representing Arizona DUI cases and working the legal process. We care about our clients. Our lawyers evaluate your case and aggressively formulate your best criminal defense. Additionally, our Tucson DUI attorneys have cases in the Pima County Justice Court and Tucson City Court.
Dedicated to Winning
The DUI defense Tucson at My AZ Lawyers dedicate ourselves to winning. You can trust our firm and team of experts to examine every detail of your case in order to achieve the best possible outcome. For example, our team will take a look at the accuracy of all breathalyzer, blood, and field sobriety tests that were administered. We will look at the circumstances under which you were arrested. Our attorneys will examine the equipment, the person/s that administer the tests or any other outside influences that could result in inaccurate results.
After analyzing the details of your case, we will finalize and execute a defense that will promote the best outcome for your case. Our expert attorneys will develop a defense strategy specific to your case. My AZ Lawyers will ensure that you get legal protection and personalized representation.
We are experts because of our DUI defense Tucson firm’s experience in defending Arizona DUI cases. Because of our extensive knowledge of the Arizona DUI legal process, we are an essential cog in getting a not guilty verdict.
We have helped clients in Tucson beat DUI charges and assisted in defending various DUI charges. If you need legal assistance with a DUI charge, extreme DUI, first, second, or multiple offense DUI, felony DUI or underage DUI, call My AZ lawyers for assistance and help to avoid severe penalties.
Levels of Tucson DUI
Typically, there are various levels for a DUI charge in Arizona. Under the age of 21 your BAC cannot be higher than 0.00. It is zero tolerance. Over the age of 21, 0.08 is the minimum in order for a DUI charge. Similar to that, if you refuse to take a breathalyzer or a blood test, refusal is, on a first offense, an immediate one-year license suspension. On a second refusal, it is an immediate two-year license suspension and it is the same on your third refusal if you would do so.
The minimum jail time on a first offense DUI is 24 hours. Second offense DUI is 30 days and there is no statutory minimum on a third offense. There is a statute prohibiting pleading to anything less than a DUI offense or a wet traffic offense in Arizona. To move on into fines the first offense, the base DUI fine, is approximately $250. There’s a DUI surcharge typically applied of $200.
There’s a probation surcharge of $10. There is a prison construction assessment of $500. Additionally, there is an Arizona extra DUI assessment of $500. Plus, as previously stated, a minimum of 24 hours in prison up to 10 days in prison, and your license suspension is typically suspended for 90 to up to one year. The court may also require an interlock system to be placed in your vehicle.
Second Offense DUI in Tucson
For a second offense, obviously, the fines increase. All of the initial previously stated surcharges double. Similar to that, your jail time increases to a minimum of 30 days in jail, maximum of 90 days in jail. This may also involve community restitution.
Also there is a one year license suspension. Interlock may be required and you may be required to complete alcohol or other drug screening tests. Thereafter, on your third offense, fines are again doubled and the minimum jail time is approximately four months. The license suspension remains one year. Again, interlock may be required on your vehicle and you may also be required to complete alcohol or drug screenings.