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DUI .08 or Above

Schill Law Group has a dedicated team of DUI defense attorneys who will fight to protect your rights and freedom. Our lawyers handle DUI and criminal law cases exclusively, and have decades of  experience in these cases in courts throughout Arizona. We are dedicated to uncovering all of the facts necessary to build an aggressive defense and work tirelessly to achive the best possible outcome.

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28 A.R.S. § 1381.A, Driving Under the Influence

For a violation of 28 A.R.S. § 1381.A, Driving Under the Influence, the maximum penalty is up to six (6) months in jail, a fine of up to $2,500.00 plus surcharges, and up to five (5) years probation. The minimum penalties are:

  1. Alcohol Abuse Screening and any treatment/counseling ordered therefrom, which you must pay for. In addition, the screening service may order the defendant to attend at least 1 M.A.D.D. Victim Impact Panel;
  2. 10 consecutive days in jail, 9 of which may be suspended by the court provided you complete the screening and counseling;
  3. $250 fine plus surcharges;
  4. In Maricopa County pay jail costs in an amount not to exceed $267 for the day;
  5. Pay a State Prison Construction assessment of $500;
  6. Pay a State General Fund assessment of $500;
  7. Pay restitution to the victim of the accident for their economic loss. Pursuant to a decision of the Arizona Court of Appeals, “economic loss” includes wages lost by victims while they come to court for the case.

For a second violation of 28 A.R.S. § 1381.A, Driving Under the Influence, the maximum penalty is up to six (6) months in jail, a fine of up to $2,500.00 plus surcharges, and up to five (5) years probation. The minimum penalties are:

  1. Alcohol Abuse Screening and any treatment/counseling ordered therefrom, which you must pay for. In addition, the screening service may order the defendant to attend at least 1 M.A.D.D. Victim Impact Panel;
  2. 90 consecutive days in jail, 60 of which may be suspended by the court provided you complete the screening and counseling;
  3. $500 fine plus surcharges;
  4. In Maricopa County jail costs in an amount not to exceed $133 for the first day and $41 per each remaining day;
  5. Pay a State Prison Construction assessment of $1,250;
  6. Pay a State General Fund assessment of $1,250;
  7. Surrender driver’s license to the court and/or receive a one year license revocation;
  8. Perform thirty (30) hours of community service;
  9. Pay restitution to the victim of the accident for their economic loss. Pursuant to a decision of the Arizona Court of Appeals, “economic loss” includes wages lost by victims while they come to court for the case.

The Schill Law Group has the knowledge and experience to build a strong case for you with our expertise and over 100 years combined experience. Our clients trust us and refer our firm to their friends and loved ones more than any other Arizona DUI legal team.

A DUI charge is a serious thing, but you don’t have to face it alone. Get in touch with us today at (480) 690-1121 for a free case evaluation.

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