Chandler DUI Lawyers

Arizona DUI laws are some of the toughest in the country. Getting a DUI in Arizona carries mandatory jail time, even a first-time misdemeanor DUI conviction. In addition, you can expect heavy fines, administrative suspensions, an ignition interlock device requirement, as well as other possible repercussions that can tremendously affect one’s life.

If you’ve been charged with a DUI in Chandler, you may be wondering how strict Arizona DUI laws are, what kind of rights you have, how much in fines you might be paying, and whether or not Chandler DUI lawyer can help. At the Attorneys for Freedom, our experienced DUI lawyers can determine whether your case may be reduced to a lower charge or whether legal or factual issues provide a basis to have your charge dismissed entirely.

Types of First Offense DUIs & Penalties for

The penalties for a DUI conviction in Chandler are the same as the State of Arizona laws and depends on the specific DUI charges and your criminal history. Mandatory minimum penalties range anywhere from 1 day in the county jail for a regular misdemeanor DUI to years in prison for a felony DUI. Below are the minimum punishments you can face for each type of DUI:

First Offense Misdemeanor DUI (.08 – .149 BAC)

• Minimum of 10 days in jail
• Minimum of $1,250 in fines
• Drivers license suspended for 90 days
• Required to undergo screening/education/treatment
• Required to equip your vehicle with a ignition interlock device
• Possible community service hours

First Offense Extreme DUI (.15 – .199 BAC)

• Minimum of 30 days in jail
• Minimum of $2,500 in fines
• Drivers license suspended for 90 days
• Required to undergo screening/education/treatment
• Required to equip your vehicle with a ignition interlock device
• Possible community service hours

First Offense Super Extreme DUI (.20+ BAC)

• Minimum of 45 days in jail
• Minimum of $3,200 in fines
• Drivers license suspended for 90 days
• Required to undergo screening/education/treatment
• Required to equip your vehicle with a ignition interlock device
• Possible community service hours

First Offense Aggravated DUI (3rd DUI in seven years, DUI when license is suspended; DUI with a child under 15 years old in the car)

• A felony conviction
• Mandatory 4 months in prison
• Minimum of $3,750 in fines
• Revocation of driver’s license
• Required to undergo screening/education/treatment
• Required to equip your vehicle with a ignition interlock device

Any type of DUI can have severe consequences, so it is best to avoid being charged with these crimes. The best way to avoid a DUI of any kind is by not consuming alcohol or ingesting drugs prior to operating a motor vehicle either on land or on water. However, if you are indeed charged with a DUI crime in Chandler, obtaining an experienced and highly skilled attorney is crucial. The attorneys at the Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm have been representing people accused of DUI crimes for well over two decades.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI in Chandler, AZ, email us or call our office at 480-755-7110 and our experienced team of criminal defense lawyers will help you come up with the best solutions for your case.

Arizona Office Address:
3185 S. Price Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
Phone: 480-755-7110