Phoenix DUI Defense Lawyer James Novak

DUI Penalties

The penalties in Arizona are extremely severe, even on a first DUI conviction. When there are earlier convictions, the penalties increase rapidly, and in some types of DUI convictions, such as felony DUI, you could get up to 18 years in prison. When facing any DUI charges, it is critical to enlist the assistance of a Phoenix DUI defense lawyer as quickly as possible after your arrest. Attorney James Novak is a skilled and aggressive DUI defense lawyer, with years of experience in defending even the most serious charges. The firm provides a free initial consultation to advise you what can be done to defend yourself in DUI cases. An outline of the penalties associated with DUI convictions in Arizona is provided for you by the Law Office of James Novak:

Misdemeanor DUI (first offense):
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level registered at .08% - below .15%

10 days in jail (consecutively served). Suspension of 9 days may be possible when you agree to get an alcohol or drug evaluation and submit to the recommended treatment.
Fines: $250, plus surcharge, and an addition $500.00 assessment.
Suspension of driver’s license for 90 days.
Probation: Up to 5 years probation.

Misdemeanor DUI (second offense within 5 years):
BAC registered at .08% - below .15%

90 Days in jail (consecutively served). 60 of the 90 days could possibly be suspended if you agree to alcohol/drug evaluation and treatment program.
Fine: $500 fine, a surcharge and a $250 assessment, plus an additional $1250 assessment. Total = over $2,000 in fines and fees.
Driver’s license revoked for one year.
Probation for up to 5 years.
Ignition Interlock Device required to be installed in any vehicle you drive.

First Extreme DUI conviction (BAC registered at above .15%):

30 days in jail (served consecutively). 20 of the 30 days could be suspended if you agree to drug/alcohol evaluation and treatment programs.
Fines of $250, plus surcharge, as well as $250 assessment plus $1,000. Total fines and fees = more than $1,500.
90 day driver’s license suspension.
Probation for up to 5 years.
Ignition Interlock Device required to be installed in any vehicle you drive.

Second Extreme DUI conviction (within five years):

120 days in jail, (60 days must be consecutively served. 60 days may be suspended if you agree to a drug/alcohol evaluation and treatment program.
Fines of $500, plus surcharge, plus $250 assessment as well as $1250 further assessment. Total fines and fees: over $2,250.
Driver’s license revoked for 1 year.
Probation for up to 5 years.
Ignition Interlock Device required to be installed in any vehicle you drive.

Felony DUI convictions can result in prison time for up to 18 years. Each felony has specific penalties, and vehicular manslaughter could result in an even longer sentence. It is critical that you have legal representation if you have been arrested for any DUI offense. Attorney James Novak is well-known throughout the courts in Phoenix as a hard-hitting, determined and aggressive defense lawyer that fights hard to the defense of clients charged with DUI or other serious criminal charges.

Contact Phoenix DUI Defense Attorney James Novak if you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with any DUI charge.