Adults often enjoy celebrating Halloween by attending costume parties where creatively creepy cocktails freely flow. These drinks may not seem to pack much of a punch, but after a few, you are most likely legally drunk. Our Lerner and Rowe Law Group Phoenix DUI lawyers want to warn you of a few penalties that can haunt you if you are charged with a DUI this Halloween. Read on to learn more.
Arizona Penalties for DUI/DWI
There were 364 DUI arrests across Arizona during the 2018 Halloween weekend. These drivers faced a variety of penalties based greatly on the circumstances surrounding each of their specific cases.
Typically, DUIs have some frightening ramifications. The more severe your DUI charge, the harsher the potential consequences.
It only takes a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 for a standard DUI charge and 0.15 for an extreme DUI. If you’re under 21, you’ll face a DUI with a BAC over 0.00.
All Arizona DUI convictions include community service, completion of an alcohol screening and education and treatment program, and an ignition interlock for your vehicle. Other punishments include various amounts of jail time, fines, and driver’s license revocation, depending on the charge.
1st offense standard DUI:
- 10 days of jail time
- $1,250 fine
Subsequent standard DUI:
- Minimum 90 days of jail time
- $3,000 fine
- Revocation of driver’s license for 12 months
1st offense extreme DUI:
- 30 days of jail time
- $2,500 fine
Subsequent extreme DUI:
- Minimum 120 days of jail time
- Minimum $3,250 fine
- Revocation of driver’s license for 12 months
Aggravated DUI:
- 2 years of prison time
- Also, possible revocation of driver’s license for 3 years
Hire a Top Phoenix Halloween DUI Lawyer
Don’t let a Halloween DUI haunt you; our criminal defense lawyers will stop at nothing to protect the rights of our clients. So, contact Lerner & Rowe at 602-667-7777 to schedule a free consultation today and ask about our affordable payment plans. Our team of experienced criminal defense lawyers are available 24/7.