If you are caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Arizona, you may be charged with an Aggravated DUI. This serious offense can have severe consequences, including jail time of up to two years, fines, and the suspension of your driver’s license for a year. You will likely be ordered to attend alcohol or drug education courses and community service. The conviction also stays on your record permanently and can make it difficult to find employment or housing in the future.

A DUI violation may result in harsher punishments depending on the circumstances under Arizona’s “aggravated” DUI law. When the perpetrator is driving while intoxicated, a DUI is an aggravated offense when:

• You have two prior DUI convictions within the last 84 months (even if the prior offenses weren’t committed in Arizona),
• Have a suspended driver’s license due to a prior DUI arrest or conviction, or chemical test refusal
• When a minor under the age of 15 is present in the vehicle
• After being ordered by a court to drive only with an ignition interlock device (IID).

Your Best Defense is Having A DUI Defense Attorney on Your Side

Having a DUI defense attorney on your side is the best defense for any DUI charge. At Phoenix DUI Lawyers, our attorneys can help you understand the legal process, review evidence, and provide advice to ensure you get the best possible outcome. We can also negotiate with prosecutors to reduce charges or drop them altogether. Having us on your side will give you peace of mind knowing that you have someone fighting for your rights every step of the way. Reach out to us immediately for your consultation so we can start to protect you.