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Under The Arizona Penal Code


The Arizona criminal defense law firm of Sonja Duckstein is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix criminal lawyer Sonja Duckstein handles criminal law cases exclusively and has developed expertise in the field of Drunk Driving Defense. Phoenix criminal defense lawyer Sonja Duckstein is personally involved in defending each client who has been arrested and charged with a criminal offense.


The Arizona and federal laws surrounding criminal law and procedure are numerous. Arizona federal criminal procedure and practice is complicated and requires a skilled criminal defense lawyer to properly navigate through the process. Phoenix criminal defense lawyer Sonja Duckstein has built her practice on defending those arrested and accused under state or federal law of committing a crime. Sonja Duckstein has the ability to provide an aggressive criminal defense for a client involved in any of the following matters:


Criminal Defense - State And Federal


Individuals found to have violated a state or federal law can be subjected to fines, imprisonment, probation and community service. The outcome of any criminal case depends upon the facts surrounding the crime charged, the strength of the evidence, the legal validity of actions of the law enforcement investigators and the abilities of the government prosecutor. An experienced criminal defense lawyer is an essential component in mounting a defense to a criminal charge. To learn more about Phoenix criminal lawyer, Sonja Duckstein.
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Drunk Driving


A DUI/DWI charge is based upon someone operating, or being in actual physical control, of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or some other controlled substance, to the extent that their mental faculties are impaired, and/or their Blood Alcohol Content is above the legal limit. To learn more about Drunk Driving criminal charges, contact Phoenix DUI lawyer Sonja Duckstein.


Driving Under the Influence/ Driving While Intoxicated


A DUI or DWI occurs when someone is operating, or is in actual physical control, of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substance, to the extent that their mental faculties are impaired and/or their blood alcohol content (BAC) is above the legal limit. Even for a first offense, penalties can include license suspension, substantial fines, community service, mandatory attendance at a state or DMV approved alcohol program, mandatory overnight incarceration and the required installation (at the offender's expense) of a car ignition locking device. In addition, it typically results in higher insurance premiums and an offender may become ineligible for credit.


DUI/DWI - Murder


Murder is the criminal charge for unlawfully killing someone, either deliberately and intentionally or recklessly with extreme disregard for human life. In some states, when someone driving under the influence causes an accident in which someone is killed the driver may be charged with murder if the circumstances are particularly aggravated.
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DUI/DWI - Manslaughter


Manslaughter is the criminal charge for unlawfully killing someone without actually intending to do so. When someone is driving under the influence and causes an accident in which someone is killed, the driver may be charged with manslaughter.


DUI/DWI with Prior Convictions


In all 50 states, repeat DUI/DWI offenders face progressively stiffer penalties. In some states, the third or fourth offense may be charged as a felony and, upon a conviction, result in a multi-year state prison term. The elements of the offense are the same, whether or not there are prior convictions.


Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Prescription Medications


Most people know that it is illegal to drive under the influence of illegal drugs, but many believe they can avoid a conviction for DUI/DWI by producing a prescription for the drug in question. This is not true. A DUI/DWI (drugs) charge has nothing to do with whether or not possession of the drug was lawful. The legal issue in any DUI/DWI case is whether, as the result of "impairment," the driver has lost the ability to drive safely. It is just as unlawful to drive under the influence of a properly prescribed medication as it is to drive after drinking too much alcohol.


Sexual Misconduct Cases


Sexual Misconduct Crimes include rape, sexual assault, child molestation, child pornography, indecent exposure, prostitution and voyeurism to name a few. If not properly defended, a sexual crime allegation can permanently damage an alleged offender's reputation and future, possibly even requiring the offender to identify him/herself to their community as a registered sex offender. If accused of a sexual crime, it is critical to hire a skilled criminal defense Attorney given what is at stake. For more information, contact Phoenix criminal law attorney, Sonja Duckstein
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Felony Offenses


Felony Crimes involve drug and narcotics charges, burglary, robbery, theft, fraud, homicide, aggravated assault, arson, kidnapping and sex crimes to name a few. A felony conviction is a serious matter that can result in a substantial state or federal prison sentence and the potential loss of certain privileges and Constitutional rights of U.S. citizenship, such as the right to possess a firearm or the right to vote. For additional information related to Felony Crimes, contact Phoenix criminal defense lawyer Sonja Duckstein.


Misdemeanor Offenses


Misdemeanor Crimes are typically less serious offenses that are normally punishable by a fine or a short period of incarceration. Typical misdemeanors may include: traffic violations, petty theft cases, assault and small drug possession cases. Although misdemeanors are less serious than felonies, a person convicted of a misdemeanor will have a permanent record and possibly face a fine or jail time, so it is important to consult with an experienced lawyer.


WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DUI AND DWI IN ARIZONA?
The difference between DUI and DWI in Arizona is a very simple one, Arizona only has DUI and not DWI. DWI stands for driving while intoxicated, and DUI stands for driving under the influence. Many states will use one or the other term, and Arizona only uses DUI.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF DUI CHARGES IN ARIZONA?
In Arizona, there are basically six kinds of DUI charges:
1) Driving under the influence of any combination of alcohol and drugs with the ability to drive impaired to at least the slightest degree.
2) Driving with a blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, above .08
3) Driving with a Driving with a blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, above 0.15. This the extreme DUI charge.
4) Driving with a Driving with a blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, above 0.20. This the super-extreme DUI charge.
5) Driving with a Driving with an illegal drug or metabolite. This the illegal drug DUI charge.
6) Felony or aggravated DUI.
WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF BEING ARRESTED FOR DUI IN ARIZONA?
The government will use all its resources to convict you of driving under the influence. They have spent millions of dollars and hundreds of hours to perfect their tactics.
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ARIZONA DUI CHARGE OF BAC ABOVE .08


WHAT DOES IT MEAN IF THE CITATION SAYS "DUI ABOVE .08"?
In Arizona, the legal limit is .08. That means that if someone's blood alcohol concentration is above .08 within two hours of time of driving, that violated A.R.S. 28-1381(A)(2).
This allegation means that someone had enough alcohol is his system to raise his BAC above .08. So long as the person's BAC is above .08, whether that alcohol actually impaired the person's ability to drive is largely irrelevant. Thus, even if you were driving just fine, the government will charge with violating A.R.S. 28-1381(A)(2) if your BAC was above .08. Further, to convict you of this charge, the government does not have to prove that your BAC was above .08 while you were actually driving the car. It is enough for the government to prove that your BAC was above .08 up two hours after you finished driving.
Typically, when the government alleges someone was driving with a BAC between .08 and .15, the government will charge the person with both driving under the influence and driving with a BAC above .08.
If the citation says "DUI above .08", that does not mean the blood alcohol test actually came out higher than the legal limit.  Sometimes police officers just right that without actually knowing the blood test results.


ARIZONA EXTREME DUI BAC OVER .15


THE POLICE WROTE EXTREME DUI-BAC ABOVE .015. WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
When a person's BAC is above .15 that is an extreme DUI, which is a crime under A.R.S. 28-1382. The penalties for an extreme DUI are much more severe than the non-extreme DUI driving under the influence and .08 per se DUI charge. Again, as with the allegation of driving with a BAC above .08, the government does not need to prove that alcohol impaired your driving, just that you had a BAC above .15. And the government does not need to prove that your BAC was above .15 while you were actually driving the car, just that your BAC was above .15 up two hours after you finished driving.
The government can charge someone with driving under the influence, driving with a blood alcohol concentration above .08, and driving with a BAC above .15 extreme DUI all at the same time.
WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR AN EXTREME DUI IN ARIZONA?
If someone is convicted for a first time extreme DUI in Arizona, the time in jail is at least 30 consecutive days in custody.  That usually means the county jail or some cities, like Scottsdale and Tempe, have their own city jails. The fines are around $2,500, depending on the jurisdiciton, and there is a statutory requirement of an interlock device.
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ILLEGAL DRUG OR METABOLITE DUI IN ARIZONA


I HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH DRUNK DRIVING WITH AN ILLEGAL DRUG OR METABOLITE. WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
If the government can prove you drove a car with an illegal drug or the metabolite of an illegal drug in your system, that is a violation of A.R.S. 28-1381(A)(3). Importantly, just like the allegation that you were driving with a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit, the government does not need to prove that the drugs or metabolites in your system actually affected your ability to drive; to convict you, the government just needs to prove that you had the illegal drug or metabolite in your system. Some studies show that THC-carboxy, which is a marijuana metabolite, can stay up to 30 days in the human system. Thus, the government could potentially convict someone of DUI for having smoked marijuana a month ago.
BUT I WAS NOT IMPAIRED AT ALL.  DOES THAT MATTER?
They way the law is written, if you have an illegal metabolite in your system, then it does not matter if that metabolite impaired your ability to drive. The law presumes that you are guilty of a DUI simply having driven a car with a metabolite in your system.
BUT IT'S NOT AS BAD AS A ALCOHOL DUI, RIGHT? I WON'T NEED AN INTERLOCK DEVICE, OR WILL I?
Actually, it much worse than an alcohol DUI conviction because with a first time misdemeanor DUI, you will only get a license suspension. But with a first time illegal drug or metabolite conviction, MVD will revoke your license for one year. That means no driving at all, even for work or school, for one year. On top of that, with an drug DUI conviction, you will still need to get an interlock device installed, even if you have never had a drop of alcohol in your life.
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PHOENIX AGGRAVATED DUI DEFENSE LAWYER


As bad as things may sound with a misdemeanor DUI charge in Arizona, it only gets worse when the DUI charge is called aggravated. In Arizona "aggravated" means felony, and the difference between felony and misdemeanor is an important one.
Under certain circumstances, the government will charge you with a felony. If your charge was originally in city court or justice court and then the county re-files it in Superior Court, then it is most likely a felony. Or if the county attorney originally files it in Superior Court, then it is a felony. The penalties for a felony are much, much more severe than a misdemeanor.
An aggravated DUI is the same as a misdemeanor DUI except the aggravated DUI allegation adds more to the charge. There are three kinds of aggravated DUI: first, 2 or more prior DUIs within a specified time period; if you have a history of misdemeanor DUIs, then your third one will be a felony. The law used to be that your third DUI in 5 years is a felony, but the legislature just got tougher. Now the law is that your third DUI in 7 years is a felony. Second, it is a felony if you committed the current DUI while your license was restricted, suspended, or revoked. And third, it is a felony if you committed the current DUI with a minor under 15 in the car.
If the government convicts you of either the first or second kind of aggravated DUI, the presumptive prison sentence is 2.5 years. If the government convicts of the third kind of aggravated DUI, the presumptive prison sentence is 1 year in prison.
The government can also charge other related crimes as felonies. For example, if someone tries to run from the police that is felony fleeing. The government also routinely charges the following felonies in DUI cases: aggravated assault, criminally negligent homicide, and murder in second degree. Also, even your insurance covered property damage, the government routinely charges criminal damage as a felony.
Finally, if you are charged with an aggravated DUI, the Arizona MVD will try to revoke your license, which is very different from a license suspension.
If the government has charged you with a DUI or driving the influence, you absolutely need an experienced and aggressive criminal defense lawyer to defend you. When you are facing the driving under the influence charges, the whole system is set up against you. Don't face it alone; contact us today.
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DUI IN PHOENIX: POLICE OFFICER MISTAKES


IS IT WORTH FIGHTING AN ARIZONA DUI CHARGE? HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE?
I get asked this question all the time,and the answer is yes because the consequences of not fighting it are too severe.
After a person has been charged with DUI in the state of Arizona, he/she needs to speak with a qualified criminal defense attorney with extensive DUI case experience. Even though the person may feel he/she is in a hopeless predicament, he/she has many legal options and rights that he/she may not be aware of. The best way to remain informed and feel prepared is to work closely with a knowledgeable DUI attorney. By working with a DUI lawyer, a person can discover possible errors that will strengthen his/her defense. In some cases, certain errors can lead to the reduction or dismissal of the person's criminal charges.
WHAT KINDS OF MISTAKES DO POLICE OFFICERS MAKE IN DUI CASES?
Possible DUI defenses and common mistakes made by law enforcement include:
Failure to read Miranda Rights. In Arizona, law enforcement must read the driver his/her Miranda Rights at the time of his/her arrest. If law enforcement fails to read the person his/her Miranda Rights, anything the person said prior to his/her arrest may not be admissible in court.
Insufficient Probable Cause. Before law enforcement can make a legal DUI traffic stop, they must have sufficient probable cause. Probable cause is reasonable doubt that a crime has been committed. If law enforcement lacks probable cause, they cannot legitimately stop a person for DUI.
Inaccurate Blood Alcohol Test Results. People are often under the impression that blood alcohol tests are 100% accurate, but this is not true. In many cases, the person's reported blood alcohol concentration can be inaccurate. Several things can lead to inaccurate BAC results, including: faulty testing equipment, the person eating prior to the test, the person using mouthwash prior to the test, and improper test administration.
No proof that the person was driving. Arizona law states that it is illegal for a person to operate a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs and/or alcohol. In order for law enforcement to arrest a person for DUI, law enforcement must be able to prove the person was in fact driving. If law enforcement cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person was driving, the person may not be charged with DUI.
HOW CAN A PHOENIX DUI ATTORNEY HELP ME?
Once you have been charged with DUI, you need to retain the services of a qualified Phoenix DUI defense attorney immediately. The Law Office of Vladimir Gagic has represented numerous clients who have been charged with DUI in Arizona. Attorney Gagic is an aggressive DUI defense attorney who is dedicated to providing his clients with the best legal representation possible.
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DUI IN ARIZONA AND ALCOHOL PHYSIOLOGY


The process by which alcohol moves into the blood from the digestive system is called absorption. One very important fact is that alcohol does not have to be digested to move into the blood from the stomach. Alcohol is water soluble and the bloodstream rapidly transports the ethanol throughout the body where it is absorbed into the body tissues in proportion to their water content. Alcohol can pass directly from the stomach walls into the blood stream, and thus, alcohol absorption can happen very, very fast. The usual time can be from 15 minutes to 55 minutes. Sometimes it takes longer if the person has been eating or had a full stomach when drinking.
When alcohol enters the empty stomach, about 20 percent will go directly into the blood through the stomach walls. The rest will enter the blood through the small intestine.
Metabolism is the body's process of converting ingested substances to other compounds. Metabolism involves a number of processes, one of which is referred to as oxidation. Through oxidation in the liver, alcohol is detoxified and removed from the blood, preventing the alcohol from accumulating and destroying cells and organs. The liver can metabolize only a certain amount of alcohol per hour, regardless of the amount that has been consumed. The rate of alcohol metabolism depends, in part, on the amount of metabolizing enzymes in the liver, which varies among individuals and. In general, after the consumption of one standard drink, the amount of alcohol in the drinker's blood peaks within 30 to 45 minutes. (A standard drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 6 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits, all of which contain the same amount of alcohol.) Alcohol is metabolized more slowly than it is absorbed.
In organs having a rich blood supply, such as the kidneys, brain, and liver, the tissues very quickly attain alcohol equilibrium with the arterial blood. Voluntary muscle tissue, however, has a much smaller blood flow per unit of weight, and as a result requires longer to reach alcohol equilibrium after ingestion. Since the muscles make up about 40 percent of body weight, this delay in alcohol absorption by the muscles results in high concentrations of alcohol in arterial blood and in the brain during active absorption of alcohol. The result is the common phenomenon that an individual may appear greatly affected only a few minutes after taking two or three drinks, and then rapidly sober up within 15 to 30 minutes, in apparent contradiction to normal expectations.
Women absorb and metabolize alcohol differently from men. They have higher Blood Alcohol Concentration's (BAC) after consuming the same amount of alcohol as men and are more susceptible to alcoholic liver disease, heart muscle damage, and brain damage. The difference in BAC's between women and men has been attributed to women's smaller amount of body water, likened to dropping the same amount of alcohol into a smaller pail of water. An additional factor contributing to the difference in BAC's may be that women have lower activity of the alcohol metabolizing enzyme ADH in the stomach, causing a larger proportion of the ingested alcohol to reach the blood. The combination of these factors may render women more vulnerable than men to alcohol-induced liver and heart damage.
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MVD SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION IN ARIZONA FOR A DUI


In Arizona, we don't have a DMV, but we do have an MVD, which is exactly the same thing. One of the most common issues, particularly when someone gets a DUI, is what will happen with their driver's license. Will the license be suspended or revoked? What is the difference between the two? And of course the ultimate question is when will I get my license back and how much will it cost? Like most legal questions, if not all of them, the answer is "it depends" and "it's complicated".
THE POLICE OFFICER TOLD ME MY LICENSE IS SUSPENDED.  WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
For a first time misdemeanor DUI, the most common result is what is called a 90 day license suspension. That is the when you have no prior DUIs and you have not refused the police officer's request for a chemical test pursuant to a Arizona's implied consent or admin per se laws.
THE POLICE OFFICER TOLD ME MY LICENSE IS REVOKED. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
If you have prior DUIs, or if you refuse to do the blood test, then the revocation can last at least one year. The most important difference between this one year revocation and 90 days suspension is that the suspension provides a work restricted permit after 30 days while the one year revocation is flat with no work privileges.
WHAT IS THE "REQUEST FOR MVD HEARING" AND IS IT WORTH FIGHTING?
The MVD hearing is the process by Arizona MVD determines whether or not to suspend or revoke your right to drive in Arizona.  It is a contested hearing at which I appear on your behalf. Yes, it is very important to fight the MVD suspension or revocation for a number of reasons.  One of the most important reasons is avoiding the MVD requirement of an SR-22 for three years.


WHAT DOES ACTUAL PHYSICAL CONTROL MEAN IF THE POLICE HAVE CHARGED YOU WITH A DUI IN ARIZONA?


I WASN'T EVEN DRIVING BUT THE POLICE STILL ARRESTED ME? THEY CAN'T DO THAT OR CAN THEY?
If you are asleep at the wheel of your car and you have had too much to drink, even if the car is a parking spot and the engine is off, can the police charge you with DUI? Yes. Will an Arizona jury convict you if go to trial? Quite possibly yes. Under Arizona DUI law the police can charge you if you are in actual physical control of a car. Actual physical control could mean as little as you are in the driver's seat and the keys are in the ignition. It is question of fact which means the jury, and no one else, decides for certain.
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ARIZONA DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS- ARS 28-1381(A)(3)


We, the United States, inherited our law from the English. That is what the "common law" means. Among other things that the English proclaimed, was a distinction between things that are obviously wrong and things that are wrong by fiat or rule. For example, murder is obviously wrong. Even if there was no law, statute, or judicial order, intuitively, we would know that we should not murder someone else. Compare that with driving on a suspended license. There is nothing that our intuition would tell us about such a crime that we would consider it wrong in itself. Be that as it may, the legislature in Arizona has said that if you drive with a suspended license, you are committing a misdemeanor and can go to jail. Many crimes that are considered victimless fall in the category of wrong by fiat. But just because a crime is wrong by fiat does not mean it is not a crime or enforcement of that crime is wrong. That leads to the following principle: for any act to be a crime, there must be a legitimate reason for it's enforcement, even if it is victimless.
WHY SHOULD I BE CONVICTED OF DUI IF I WAS NOT IMPAIRED?
But what about driving under the influence? Most people arrested for DUI in Arizona have not hurt anyone and thus it is a victimless crime. But most people would agree that even if no one is hurt by a particular DUI, the potential of harm is enough to warrant enforcement of such a law, even in the case of no accident or injury. Of course, many, many people die every year from accidents caused by drunk drivers, and many, many more would die without strict enforcement of Arizona DUI laws. In fact, Arizona has the strictest DUI laws in the United States.
WHAT IS DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN ILLEGAL DRUG IN ARIZONA MEAN?
But should that same reasoning, enforcement of DUI laws without injury or victims, apply when the only substance in the driver's body is the inactive metabolite of an illegal drug? For instance, someone can smoke marijuana regularly, stop using, and still get convicted of DUI a month later after last using because his body can retain the inactive marijuana metabolite (THC) a month after last using it. According to the Arizona state legislature, the answer to that question is yes. Thus, the state of Arizona can, and does regularly, convict drivers of DUI even though the metabolite in their system has absolutely no influence on their ability to drive.
WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF A DRUG DUI IN ARIZONA?
This statute is found in Arizona Revised Statutes ARS 28-1381(A)(3). For someone who is convicted of ARS 28-1381(A)(3) will have to have a interlock device installed in their car, even if the driver has never had a drop of alcohol in their life! One of the odd things about this law is that if you have any illegal drug in your system, even something like an illegal steriod because you will be going to the Olympics, that is a DUI in Arizona.
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ARIZONA'S FINES, FEES, INTERLOCK DEVICE, AND JAIL FOR MISDEMEANOR DUI


IF I AM CONVICTED FOR A DUI IN ARIZONA, WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES?
In Arizona, the penalties for a DUI conviction are very severe. First, even with a first time conviction, you are facing at least 24 hours in jail. That means even if you have never had a criminal conviction in your life or not even a speeding or jaywalking ticket- in other words, a completely clean record- you will go to jail for at least 24 hours if the state convicts you of a DUI. Of course, 24 hours is just the minimum time in custody; for a misdemeanor conviction, your time in jail can be up to 6 months in custody. Minimum for extreme DUI is 30 days in jail, and the minimum time in jail for a super-extreme DUI is 45 days in jail. 


Further, the law changed dramatically a couple of years ago. Now for even a first time DUI conviction of a non-extreme DUI, the state requires at least 12 months of an ignition interlock device. Even if the state convicts you of the metabolite charge- marijuana- and you have absolutely never had a drop of alcohol in your life, you will need to get an interlock device installed in your car. 


Then there are the financial penalties, even for misdemeanors. Expect to pay fees of anywhere of $500- minimum total fees for first time DUI on a reservation- up to around $7000, which is the typical fee for a first time super-extreme DUI.


HOW ARIZONA PROSECUTOR'S CHARGE DUI AND WHAT A PER SE DUI CHARGE MEANS.


When the government charges someone with a misdemeanor DUI in Arizona, there are a number of charges that come along with it. There is usually never just a single Arizona DUI charge.
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WHAT DOES "DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE" MEAN IN ARIZONA? 


The first charge is driving under the influence. What that means is the government is alleging the defendant was driving a motor vehicle, and while driving, the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs to at least the slightest degree. With is charge, called driving under the influence, the driver's blood alcohol concentration is irrelevant. The government can convict you even with a minimal amount of alcohol in your system. In other words, you did not have to be above the legal limit of alcohol, which is .08 in Arizona, the state to convict you of driving under the influence. Ironically, if you have a very good tolerance to alcohol you could potentially beat this charge by saying your high tolerance allowed you to drive without any affect, regardless of how high the blood alcohol concentration actually was. If the state convicts you of this charge, the minimum time in jail is one day in custody.
WHAT DOES "DUI BAC ABOVE .08" AND EXTREME DUI MEAN IN ARIZONA?
The second count in a typical misdemeanor Arizona DUI case is called the per se charge. This charge means your blood alcohol concentration was above the legal limit. For non-extreme DUI charge, the legal limit is 08. For an extreme DUI charge the legal limit is .15. The per se charge means that regardless of how high your alcohol tolerance is, you drank so much alcohol that it increased your blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit. It does not matter for the per se charge that the alcohol you drank did not affect your ability to drive. If the state convicts you of the first per se charge, ie, blood alcohol concentration above the .08, the minimum time in jail if one day in custody. If the state convicts you of the extreme DUI charge, the minimum time in jail 30 days in custody. With any DUI conviction, even for a first offense, you must have an interlock device for at least 12 months after you get your license reinstated.


Importantly, even if the state convicts you on all three counts, that does not mean you have a three DUI convictions on your record. As long as it is for the same DUI stop, it is only one Arizona DUI conviction.
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DUI LAWYER IN PHOENIX


Phoenix Arizona Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer
If you are facing a charge of DUI in Phoenix or anywhere in Arizona, you could be facing severe penalties, depending upon the situation. The legal limit for blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, in Arizona is .08%. If the Police believe you blood is at least a .08%, the police will charge you with DUI. Even if your BAC is below .08%, but the police officer believes that you were still under the influence of alcohol to at "at least the slightest degree", the police can still arrest and charge you with a DUI. In other words, even if your BAC is lower than .08, they police can still arrest and prosecute you for DUI.
Vladimir Gagic is a Phoenix DUI Lawyer. He is very experienced criminal defense attorney who has practiced in nearly every courtroom in Arizona, from traffic court all the way to federal court. He has even defended Drunk Driving cases for civilians charged and prosecuted by the US Army while driving on a military base.
Phoenix Arizona DUI Lawyer Practice Areas
There are many different areas of DUI law in Phoenix. Some of the different facets of a Drunk Driving charge in Arizona include:
Driving under the influence
Per Se DUI charge
Multiple DUI charges
Felony or Aggravated DUI
MVD Hearing and License Implications
Underage or Baby DUI
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
(credit for this excellent source of information is given to www.defendingarizona.com)