Arizona’s Super Extreme DUI – What You Need to Know

Arizona was recently found to have the most severe DUI laws in the US. One of the provisions that led to this finding is the introduction of a ‘super extreme’ DUI into state law.

Penalties for a Super Extreme DUI

A super extreme DUI offence involves a suspect who has a BAC level of 0.20% or higher. Being charged with this DUI means that you face more severe penalties and longer mandatory jail sentences.

For the first offence, the penalties include:

Mandatory jail time of 45 consecutive days, with the offender eligible for home detention after three days

$3,750 jail fees, which include monitoring fee and detention costs

Fines and fees of $3,244

Substance abuse screening at a cost of $50

36 sessions of mandatory alcohol abuse classes costing $585

90-day license suspension including 30 days in which the offender is prohibited from driving: For the remaining period, the offender may be permitted restricted driving

18-month installation of an interlock ignition device costing $1,800

Three years mandatory SR-22, costing a total of $1,500 or $500 annually - This is a certificate of insurance that state DMV requires for high-risk policies

A $3,000 annual increase in auto insurance rates for the next three years, totaling $9,000

A maximum of five years of probation

Possible impoundment of your car

For a second offence, the penalties include:

180 days of mandatory jail time, with eligibility for home detention after 36 days

Around $4,650 jail fees, fines, and other costs

Around $2,500 super extreme fees, fines, and surcharges

$50 screening for substance abuse

36 mandatory sessions of alcohol abuse classes costing $585

One year driver’s license suspension that includes non-issuance of work permit during this period

24-month installation of an interlock ignition device at a cost of $2,400

3 years mandatory SR-22

A minimum three-year increase in auto insurance rates; at a cost of $3,000 annually, this will cost at least $9,000

Possible impoundment of your car

May be required to attend a Victim Impact Panel held by MADD at a cost of $100

These penalties may be further enhanced if there are particular circumstances, such as driving without a valid license or the presence of a minor in the vehicle.

The Importance of An Experienced Attorney

If you are going to be charged with a super extreme DUI, it is important that you retain the services of an attorney with experience in handling these cases. Attorney Gary L. Rohlwing is a defense attorney with over 30 years experience in practicing law. In addition to having handled over 3,500 cases, he has provides legal defense services in Peoria and Avondale.

Attorney Rohlwing has extensive experience in DUI cases. He will examine your case in detail to determine the best way to handle it, whether that is to go to trial or take a plea bargain for a lesser offence.

You can get in touch with the Law Offices of Attorney Gary L. Rohlwing at (623) 937-1692. Your initial consultation with him is free so you can discuss your case and gain insight into your possible options.

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A Study Finds Arizona Has the Toughest DUI Laws in the US

According to the personal finance website WalletHub, Arizona has the most severe laws against driving under the influence. These laws bring with them harsh penalties that range from fines to jail time.

Arizona’s Harsh Penalties

The metrics considered in the study included DUI arrests and crashes, the BAC threshold, DUI fine and jail time, license suspension, and further penalties. The study also took into account supplementary DUI laws such as those regarding repeat offender and open containers, as well as laws on alcohol exclusion that limit treatment.

The findings of the study regarding Arizona include:

• Arizona is the toughest state on first offenders. It was the first state to make interlock device installation mandatory for first offences. These devices are required to be installed on first offenders’ vehicles for twelve months. In addition, there is a mandatory jail time of ten days.
• For second offenders, Arizona imposes mandatory jail time of ninety days, in addition to fines and penalties, as well as mandatory community service.
• For subsequent offences, a DUI is treated as a class 4 felony, with a corresponding increase in penalties. For instance, mandatory jail time for offenders is a minimum of ninety days.
• Arizona also imposes driver’s license suspensions of ninety days to one year for first offenders and one year for second offences.
• There are also mandatory counselling and screening requirements.
• The state has a seven-year look-back period. This means that if an offender has incurred any DUI within a seven-period, even if it is in another state, the state can count it against the driver when determining how to file felony charges.
• Arizona also uses sobriety checkpoints as well as having stipulations on child endangerment for DUI laws.

Why You Need an Experienced Attorney to Handle Your DUI

These findings serve to highlight how seriously Arizona takes drunk driving. The state imposes these penalties in an attempt to deter DUIs by highlighting how stringent the laws are.

This is why a person who has been arrested for a DUI in the state needs the services of an experienced DUI lawyer. A DUI conviction results in the loss of your driving privileges as well as your freedom, in addition to the harsh fines and other penalties you’ll face.

Attorney Gary L. Rohlwing is an attorney who has substantial experience, having handled more than 3,500 cases over the course of his career. His practice areas include DUI, misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile cases, and domestic violence.

If you are charged with a DUI, he will work to ensure that you get the best possible outcome and avoid some of the harsher penalties associated with the charge. He will help you through the legal process to ensure that your rights are protected.

He will study your case to ensure that you get the best defense. This may mean accepting a plea deal to get a reduced penalty or having to go to trial.

If you have been charged with a DUI, need a defense, you can get in touch with the law offices of Attorney Gary L. Rohlwing at (623) 937-1692. Your initial consultation with Atty. Rohlwing is free and he handles all his cases personally.

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Lowering the Charges or Sentencing: Common DUI Plea Bargains in Arizona

In Arizona, a DUI charge is nothing to scoff at. It is considered a serious crime in the state. If you are convicted of driving under the influence, you may find yourself facing jail time, probation, and substantial fines. In addition, your driving license may be suspended. You may also be required to render community service and install an ignition interlock device on your car.

DUI is a class 1 misdemeanor, although it’s not a felony, it will stain your criminal record for a very long time, practically your entire lifetime. In some cases depending on the circumstances, a DUI can be treated as a felony.

One way to avoid the stiff penalties and the stigma of having a criminal record is by getting a plea bargain agreement with the help of an experienced and competent lawyer. The Law Offices of Gary L. Rohlwing have the necessary negotiation skills and experience to reach a favorable plea bargain on your behalf.

In general, plea agreements can be categorized under two main groups:

1. Agreements to lower the charges
2. Agreements to lower the sentence

Plea Bargain Agreement to Lower the Charges

Between the two plea bargain categories, agreements to lower the charges filed against you is the more ideal option. For one, it will avoid the stigma that a DUI will bring to your criminal record. Also, it will often carry a lighter sentence.

In addition, the reduction of a DUI to a lesser offense will often relieve you of the burden of a mandatory suspension of your driving license. However, the requirement to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle may still remain.

More importantly, the lower charges will not count in reckoning the 7-year look-back period. This means if a cop flags you for a DUI within 7 years from the time of the plea bargain, technically, it will only count as your first DUI offense.

This is important since a first DUI offense comes with lighter penalties. It goes without saying that getting rid of your current DUI charge has major future benefits for you.

Plea Bargain Agreement to Lower the Sentence

As mentioned, a charge reduction is a better option. However, in your particular case, there may be overwhelming evidence against you that bargaining for a reduced charge may not be possible. If the prosecutor wants to pursue a DUI charge, the best your lawyer can do is to bargain for reduced penalties.

In this case, you need to plead guilty to the charge of driving under the influence. But, because of the plea agreement, you are guaranteed minimal to no jail time, and less fines than what you would otherwise have to pay. The plea bargain may also involve attendance to an alcohol treatment or education class, as well as longer community hours.

This arrangement is definitely better than having to pay stiff fines that can reach thousands of dollars and spending time in prison.

When facing a DUI charge in Arizona, get in touch with the Law Offices of Gary L. Rohlwing right away. Your attorney will immediately prepare the best defense strategy for you and initiate a plea bargain if necessary.

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7112 N 55th Ave

Glendale, AZ 85301

(623) 937-1692

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