Tough DUI Defense: Sedona ∙ Flagstaff ∙ Prescott ∙ Camp Verde ∙ Northern Arizona
If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Northern Arizona, a DUI defense lawyer can help you assert your rights. Sedona DUI defense attorney Thomas A. Gorman provides aggressive defense to clients facing misdemeanor or felony DUI charges in Flagstaff, Prescott, Camp Verde and surrounding areas.
Thomas A. Gorman has more than 25 years of trial and appellate experience, including experience prosecuting and defending persons charged with DUI/DWI. Arizona DUI law and procedure is complex and presents many legal issues that a lawyer with experience can raise as a defense to the charge of DUI.
Arizona DUI Penalties: Basic DUI ∙ Extreme DUI ∙ Aggravated DUI
Arizona DUI penalties can vary depending on prior DUI convictions, the amount of alcohol and other important factors. Individuals convicted for drunk driving in Arizona could face the following penalties:
- First-offense DUI (misdemeanor DUI): First-offense DUI can result in penalties including 10 days to six months in jail (minimum jail time may be reduced to 24 hours with participation in an alcohol treatment/diversion program), 90 days to 360 days license suspension, fines and other consequences.
- Second-offense DUI (misdemeanor DUI): A conviction for second-offense DUI can result in 30 days to 90 days in jail, one-year license suspension, costly fines and other penalties.
- First-offense extreme DUI (misdemeanor DUI): Driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .15 or higher can result in elevated penalties for extreme DUI, including a minimum 30 days in jail, 90 days license suspension, enhanced fines and surcharges and other penalties
- Second-offense extreme DUI (misdemeanor DUI): Second-offense extreme DUI (BAC of .15 or higher) can result in elevated penalties including 120 days in jail, one-year driver's license revocation, costly fines and surcharges and other consequences.
- Aggravated DUI (felony DUI): Aggravating factors, such as DUI while on a suspended license, DUI with a minor in the vehicle or DUI with two or more prior DUI convictions within the past 84 months (seven years) can result in enhanced charges and penalties for aggravated DUI. Penalties for third-offense DUI within seven years (aggravated DUI) include a minimum four months in jail, three-years license revocation, costly fines and surcharges and other consequences.
Sedona Attorney Providing Felony and Misdemeanor DUI Defense Statewide
As an experienced and knowledgeable Arizona DUI defense lawyer, Thomas A. Gorman assists clients in understanding the charges brought against them, thoroughly explains their rights and develops a defense strategy based upon meticulous investigation of the facts of the case.
Whether representing a client facing misdemeanor DUI charges or felony DUI charges, Mr. Gorman prepares a strong defense strategy targeted to minimize consequences of the DUI arrest.
Contact the criminal defense law office of Thomas A. Gorman for experienced, quality and relentless DUI defense.
Thomas A. Gorman Esq.
540 Jordan Road, Unit # 1
Sedona, AZ 86336
Telephone: 928-863-0900
Fax: 928-282-0650
Email: lawyergorman@aol.com
Web: www.lawyergorman.com
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