Aggravated DUI Lawyer Peoria

Felony DUI/Aggravated DUI Charges – Peoria, Arizona

In Peoria and the rest of Arizona, an aggravated DUI has harsher penalties and restrictions than a regular DUI charge—in particular, a mandatory prison sentence. While a DUI is typically considered a misdemeanor, an aggravated DUI can be charged as a felony in Arizona. To get this particular DUI charge, the following circumstances apply:

• Driving when your license has been suspended, canceled, revoked, or refused
• Getting your third DUI within eighty-four months (7 years)
• If you get a DUI when someone under 15 is in your vehicle
• When you already have a court-mandated ignition interlock device
• When you get a DUI while driving the wrong way on a highway

Consequences of Aggravated DUI Charges – Peoria, Arizona

The following are the penalties for an aggravated DUI:

• A mandatory prison sentence—typically a minimum of four months
• Ineligibility for probation, pardon, commutation, suspension, or any release until the four months are served
• A minimum fine of $750 and at least $3000 in court assessment charges
• Mandatory traffic survival school
• Installation of an ignition interlock device
• Revocation of driving privileges for up to three years
• An increase in car insurance up to $3000 in a three-year period
• Probation for up to 10 years, with monthly probation visits, fees, and alcohol/drug testing at the probation officer’s discretion

The ramifications of an aggravated DUI are absolutely devastating. Aside from the horrors of a prison sentence, losing thousands of dollars, and being unable to drive for years, a felony is a permanent black mark on your record.  This can hinder everything from getting employment to getting loans from a bank.

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This can hinder everything from getting employment to getting loans from a bank. If you find yourself in this situation, you should immediately seek the highest quality DUI and criminal representation. We will support you every step of the way, offer no judgment, and do everything possible to reduce the charges so that you don’t have to sit in jail or go through life as a convicted felon. At Rosenstein Law Group, we are available 24/7 to start evaluating and working on your case right away. Call us at 480-248-7666 or click here for a free consultation.