Having an Aggravated DUI conviction on your record can have a serious impact on your everyday life. Most people who receive Aggravated DUI’s are concerned about those collateral consequences and need help managing those while also fighting to have their charge reduced or dismissed. Contacting an experienced DUI attorney is extremely important immediately after receiving an Aggravated DUI. 

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If you have been charged with an Aggravated DUI, it is important that you consult with a DUI attorney. When working with our law firm, you will have an experienced attorney who will provide an aggressive representation so that you can have the best chance to get your case resolved. We offer free consultations to help you determine what your next steps need to be.

Aggravated DUI’s are the result of driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content (BAC) that is .08 and above while committing one of the following “Aggravated” offenses under ARS 28-1383:

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• Receives a DUI while their license is suspended, canceled, revoked.

• Receives a 3rd DUI within a period of 84 months.

• Receives a DUI while driving a vehicle that has a person under the age of 15.

• Receives a DUI while the person is supposed to have an Ignition Interlock Device installed in their vehicle.

• Receives a DUI while driving the wrong way on a highway.

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If convicted, you could face no less than 4 months in prison along with mandatory fines, license revocation and an Ignition Interlock Device installed in your vehicle. Arizona has the toughest DUI laws in the country. An Aggravated DUI conviction can be devastating to your everyday life. If you don’t have effective representation, you could end up facing the maximum Aggravated DUI Penalties.

Aggravated DUI cases can and have been reduced, but the likelihood of the case being reduced depends on the evidence in the case and skill / experience of the Aggravated DUI Attorney you have hired. Below are the penalties you may face if your attorney does not get your charges reduced or dismissed:

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• 1st Time Class 4 Aggravated DUI Offense: Minimum of 4 months in prison to maximum of 3.75 years in prison, $4,700 minimum in fines and fees, alcohol counseling, revocation of your license, probation, required to acquire SR22 High-Risk Insurance, potential community service and a minimum of 2 years ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle.

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• Class 4 Aggravated DUI With a Prior Felony Conviction Sentence: Minimum of 2.25 years in prison to 7.5 years in prison, $4,700 minimum in fines and fees, alcohol counseling, revocation of your license, probation, required to acquire SR22 High-Risk Insurance, potential community service and a minimum of 2 years ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle.

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• Class 4 Aggravated DUI With Over 2 Prior Felony Conviction Sentences: Minimum of 6 years in prison to 15 years in prison, $4,700 minimum in fines and fees, Alcohol Counseling, Revocation of your license, Probation, Required to acquire SR22 High-Risk Insurance, Potential Community Service, Minimum of 2 years Ignition Interlock Device installed in your vehicle.

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• 1st Time Class 6 Aggravated DUI Sentence: Minimum of 1 day in jail to 2 years in prison, $4,700 minimum in fines and fees, alcohol counseling, revocation of your license, probation, required to acquire SR22 High-Risk Insurance, potential community service, and a minimum of 2 years Ignition Interlock Device installed in your vehicle.

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• Class 6 Aggravated DUI With A Prior Felony Conviction Sentence: Minimum of 9 months in prison to 2.75 years in prison, $4,700 minimum in fines and fees, alcohol counseling, revocation of your license, probation, required to acquire SR22 High-Risk Insurance, potential community service and a minimum of 2 years ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle.‍

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• Class 6 Aggravated DUI With Over 2 Prior Felony Conviction Sentence: Minimum of 2.25 years in prison to 5.75 years in prison, $4,700 minimum in fines and fees, revocation of your license, probation, required to acquire SR22 High-Risk Insurance and a minimum of 2 years ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle.