After you've been arrested for a DUI and have posted bail, you're likely wondering what comes next. No doubt, the courtroom procedure involved in DUI cases is often the most confusing part of the entire process.
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When you are charged with super extreme DUI
The State of Arizona is serious about drunk driving. It is by far the most harsh state when it comes to sentencing if someone is convicted of a DUI. Its DUI laws cover every type and degree of offense. There is one set of penalties for first offense DUI's, another set for aggravated/ felony DUI, and yet another level for people charged with multiple DUI offenses.
Arizona DUI: 'Did I tell the police too much?'
Many people become despondent when they go home after an AZ DUI arrest and start googling. The overwhelming majority of people arrested for a DUI have never been in trouble before, and officers often use that naiveté to their advantage and get people to say and do things during the investigation that they later regret.
5 Reasons teenagers have a higher risk for DUI accidents
Being a teenager comes with a lot of new responsibilities, life lessons and getting a feel for how the real world works. Grasping reality and the serious consequences of certain actions is difficult because most teenagers are still living at home under the rules of their parent(s) or guardian(s) and don't understand the real-life battle that comes with facing a serious offense. How can they understand the effects a DUI can have on their future when they're only just beginning to grow into their adult self?
A bizarre DUI arrest shows how wildly accounts can differ
A recent Utah case illustrates how confounding DUI arrests can be.
Can your car be confiscated after a DUI?
In Arizona, many people enjoy a drink once in a while. However, if you choose to drive after you have been drinking it is important to be aware of the amount of alcohol you might have in your system. This is because, no matter how coherent and in control you might be, if you are found to be over the legal limit, you could be charged with drunk driving.
Motorist arrested after chase from DUI checkpoint
Every year in Arizona, accidents on the roads result in lengthy investigations and even criminal charges for those involved. If the consumption of alcohol is thought to have contributed to the incident, there may be accusations of drunk driving and the potential for heavy penalties if convicted. In order to cut down on such incidents, many states have DUI checkpoints at which drivers are expected to stop to be checked out. Ignoring such checkpoints can often have serious consequences.
Can prior convictions affect your sentence?
It is no secret that being charged with a drunk driving offense in Arizona can have serious or even life-changing consequences. If convicted, the penalties could range from fines and license suspension to a prison sentence. Whatever the case, it can severely impact your future, particularly as you will be left with a mark on your criminal record. This can diminish your chances of getting a job and may even impact matters such as college options or where you can live.
Zero-tolerance laws apply in Arizona
Many drivers in Arizona will have been pulled over at some point for one reason or another, or investigated following their involvement in an accident. If this has happened to you, you will already be aware that this can involve an investigation into whether you were under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. If your blood alcohol concentration is found to be at or above the legal limit of 0.08 percent, you could find yourself faced with drunk driving charges.
Was your drunk driving arrest legal?
Many motorists in Arizona will have been pulled over at some point. It may have been because a headlight was out, because their driving looked erratic or even because there had been a report made about their vehicle. However, if you are stopped by officers in this way, there is a chance that you might be investigated for drunk driving. If found to be intoxicated, you could then face criminal charges.
