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    St. Patricks Day DUI and Field Sobriety Checkpoints

    Zachary Law Group, would like to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day.  Below is a current list of DUI and Sobriety check points in the Phoenix Metro Area!

    Monday, March 17: The East Valley DUI Task Force will be in Mesa from 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

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    Friday, March 14 to Monday March 17: The Salt River police will be on the reservation’s border with Scottsdale, from 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

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    Friday, March 14 to Monday March 17: Police in Phoenix will be operating “saturation patrols” based out of the following areas, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.:

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    DUI charges can carry serious consequences

    3-Seat BeltIt seems that not a month goes by without some announcement by a major manufacturer that a specific product is being recalled.  The reason could be a defect in a component.  Sometimes it is because  certain interactions with the product can potentially cause harm to the people using it.  Recalls are all about safety, whether the product is a child’s toy, a worker’s tool, or a motor vehicle.

    In my line of work as a DUI defense attorney, naturally I pay attention to auto manufacturers’ recalls as much as anyone.  But my focus is more on the driver than on the vehicle. A “safe” vehicle means nothing if the driver is at risk of causing harm. If law enforcement has reason to believe that a driver may be impaired by drugs or alcohol, that person threatens the safety of everyone on the road.

    DUI laws exist to help protect people and property from unsafe acts by impaired drivers.  It’s my job to see that clients facing DUI charges receive proper legal protection, and that their rights are established and asserted.

    A safe vehicle is important, but I am concerned about you.  It’s important to keep in mind that drug and alcohol DUI charges can carry serious consequences.  There can be heavy penalties in terms of fines, incarceration, and other legal limitations to an offender’s daily life.  So by all means, if you find yourself facing a situation involving DUI-related offenses, please consider getting in touch.  At Zachary Law Group we offer a FREE 30-minute case evaluation.  That’s our first step in teaming up with a client to “Zach-It”.  That’s giving experienced legal counsel in pursuit of the best possible resolution.  Here’s how to get in touch with us:  just call 1-855-Zach-law.

     

    How an Arizona DUI conviction can get you into a “fine” mess

    Man holding money largeWhen someone is convicted on a DUI charge here in Arizona, the penalties can include jail time, monetary fines, required community service, driver’s license suspension, and drug/alcohol testing, counseling and education – just to name a few.

    Sometimes, just the suggestion of incarceration or a felony conviction is enough to keep a person on the straight and narrow.  But for some people, the most frightening punishment of all is the financial kind.  So let’s talk about DUI strictly in monetary terms.

    Here is the tally of possible fines for an initial DUI conviction:

    • DUI Base Fine = $250
    • Arizona DUI Surcharge = $200
    • Probation Surcharge = $10
    • Prison Construction Assessment = $500
    • Arizona Xtra DUI Assessment = $500

    That adds up to just under $1500, but additional fines are also possible.  This amount does not include court imposed surcharges, court imposed counseling fees, Mothers Against Drunk Driving course fee, or interlock fee, just to name a few.  With a first time DUI conviction you could easily pay $2,000 or more.

    For a second conviction, the fines can jump quite a bit higher:

    • DUI Base Fine = $500
    • Arizona DUI Surcharge= $400
    • Probation Surcharge = $10
    • Prison Construction Assessment = $1,250
    • Arizona Xtra DUI Assessment = $1,250
    • Again, you may incur extra costs, like paying to install an interlock ignition device, for example.

    The fines for a third and/or Aggravated DUI conviction are yet steeper.

    • DUI Base Fine = $750
    • Arizona DUI Surcharge = $600
    • Probation Surcharge  = $10
    • Prison Construction Assessment =  $1,500
    • Arizona Xtra DUI Assessment = $1,500
    • DUI Abatement Fee = $250

    My point here is that a DUI conviction can have disastrous financial consequences in addition to possible criminal penalties.  The best way to avoid it all is to not get behind the wheel if you are in any way at risk.

    Should you find yourself in need of help with a DUI-related legal problem, contact an experienced attorney at Zachary Law Group.  Not only do we offer a FREE 30-minute case evaluation, we dedicate ourselves to finding the best possible solution to your case.  Let us help you “Zach-It.” Put the power of the law on your side, to assert and protect your rights.  Call us today at 1-855-Zach-law.

    DUI penalties in Arizona

    California DUI Beer at StadiumThe offense of driving under the influence (DUI) is punishable under Arizona law by several different kinds of penalties.  Those penalties can fall within different categories of criminal offenses from misdemeanors to felonies.

    If the charge is a first offense, for example, and falls within a certain blood alcohol content range, it will likely be charged as a misdemeanor. There may be jail time. Fines may be associated with the conviction.  Counseling can also be required.

    From there, the consequences of more serious DUI offenses also get more serious.  Fines get higher.  You can lose your driver’s license for a year or even longer.  There can be more jail time.  An ignition interlock device may be required for your vehicle.  And depending on the offense, there may be a felony conviction as well.

    If you are curious, you can read the complete list of offenses and penalties online. But let’s face it, reading a list on a screen may not necessarily feel “real.”  You may think, oh, that will never happen to me, so what do I want to know, or even need to know about DUI penalties in Arizona? But the fact is, at some time or another you might find yourself facing a DUI charge.  You may feel you have no options, nowhere to look for help, and no idea of how your situation will turn out.

    If you are charged with a DUI in Arizona, talk with an experienced DUI defense attorney at Zachary Law Group.  We offer a FREE 30-minute case evaluation.  We will listen, answer questions, and work with you to find out all we can about your situation.  “Experience our approach to finding workable solutions to your legal issues.  Instead of waiting or worrying, simply give us a call today.  The sooner you do, the sooner we can “Zach-It!” by putting the power of the law on your side.  Call us today at 1-855-Zach-law.

     

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