
As of Sept 19,2007 Arizona’s NEW DUI LAWS are now amongst the toughest in the nation.
Your approach to a DUI case and selection of counsel should not be taken lightly!
DUI is committed when one is driving a vehicle or in physical control of a vehicle
under any of the following circumstances:
• While under the influence of intoxicating liquor, any drug, a vapor releasing substance containing a toxic substance, or any combination of liquor, drugs or vapor-releasing substances if the person is impaired to the slightest degree.
• If the person has an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours of driving or being in actual physical control of the vehicle and the alcohol concentration results from alcohol consumed either before or while driving or being in actual physical control of the vehicle.
• While there is any illegal or intoxicating drug or its metabolite in the person's body.
• If the vehicle is a commercial motor vehicle that requires a person to obtain a commercial driver license as defined in A.R.S Section 28-3001 and the person has an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more.
EXTREME DUI
The crime of Extreme DUI in Arizona is committed when one is driving a vehicle or is in actual physical control of a vehicle and has an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more within two hours of driving or being in actual physical control of the vehicle and the alcohol concentration results from alcohol consumed either before or while driving or being in actual physical control of the vehicle.
AGGREVATED DUI
• Commits a violation of DUI or Extreme DUI (as explained above) while the person's driver license or privilege to drive is cancelled, suspended, revoked, or refused or while a restriction is placed on the person's driver license or privilege to drive as a result of a of DUI or Extreme DUI.
• Within a period of eighty-four months (7 years) commits a third or subsequent violation of DUI or Extreme DUI.
• Commits a violation of DUI or Extreme DUI while a person under 15 years of age is in the vehicle.
• If you are ordered to put an ignition interlock device on your vehicle, and you refuse to take a breath, blood or urine test after being arrested during a DUI investigation.
• If you are ordered to put an ignition interlock device on your vehicle, and you commit a violation of DUI or Extreme DUI.
JUVENILE (UNDERAGE DUI)
It is a crime for a person under the age of 21 years to operate or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while there is any spirituous liquor in the person's body.
EXAMPLES OF SOME DUI AND EXTREME DUI PENALTIES
DUI Penalties
Class One Misdemeanor
Minimum Sentence
1 to 10 Days Jail
Alcohol Screening and Counseling
$250 Fine Plus Surcharges
$500 Prison Construction Fee
$500 Department of Public Safety Fee
90 Days to a 1 year Suspension of Drivers License
1 Year Mandatory Ignition Interlock Device
Maximum Sentence
6 Months Jail
Alcohol Screening and Counseling
$2500 Fine Plus Surcharges
$500 Prison Construction Fee
$500 Department of Public Safety Fee
90 Days to a 1 year Suspension of Drivers License Greater than 1 Year Ignition Interlock Device
Extreme DUI Penalties
(BAC .150-.199)
Class One Misdemeanor
Minimum Sentence
10 to 30 Days Jail
Alcohol Screening and Counseling
30 Days Continuous Alcohol Monitoring
$250 Fine Plus Surcharges
$250 DUI Abatement Fee
$1000 Prison Construction Fee
$1000 Department of Public Safety Fee
30 Day Vehicle Impoundment
90 Days to a 1 year Suspension of Drivers License
1 Year Mandatory Ignition Interlock Device
Maximum Sentence
6 Months Jail
Alcohol Screening and Counseling
30 Days Continuous Alcohol Monitoring
$2500 Fine Plus Surcharges
$250 DUI Abatement Fee
$1000 Prison Construction Fee
$1000 Department of Public Safety Fee
5 Years Probation
30 Day Vehicle Impoundment
90 Days to a 1 year Suspension of Drivers License
Greater than 1 Year Ignition Interlock Device |

AVOID THE MAX!!! |
(1) This information is not an exclusive list of potential penalties and consequences and should not be replaced with legal advise from your attorney. These penalties are current through March, 2008.
(2) This brochure is not all inclusive and is not to be construed as Legal Advise. Each case is different and you should speak to your attorney about the specifics of your case before making a decision as to how to proceed.
WHAT CAN THE LAW OFFICES OF KEVIN BREGER DO FOR YOU?
Former prosecutor for the County, Kevin Breger is one of the best DUI and criminal defense attorneys in Arizona.
As the firms founding attorney, he is completely adept with the Arizona DUI and criminal laws and the Arizona legal system. His extensive courtroom and trial experience has fully equipped him with the tools to provide you with the ultimate in DUI and criminal defense representation. Kevin Breger is able to provide affective, aggressive representation that will render results!
One of the greatest virtues accorded us in the United States is the relative liberty and freedom that we are able to enjoy. If you are charged with a crime you face the possibility of loosing that liberty-the duration of which depends on the nature of the crime you have been charged with. Fighting to protect your liberty and to ensure that the State and police agencies do NOT violate our laws and the constitution is of the utmost importance to us at The Law Offices of Kevin Breger, PLLC.
As a former prosecutor at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, The Law Offices of Kevin Breger’s principle criminal defense attorney- Mr. Kevin Breger- has extensive experience in the area of criminal law and has successfully taken many cases to trial. Mr. Breger has been able to translate his experience into results for his clients with reduced out of pocket expenses in getting there
Remember, the VIth amendment might give you the right to be represented by counsel-it does not give you the right to be represented by diligent, effective and good counsel.
If you want no-nonsense representation by an attorney that will aggressively fight for your rights, at an affordable price and who will be personally available to you as a client call:
(602) 682-5582
or email us directly at:
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“We Solemnly Swear to Give You the Defense You Pay For”
(1) Mr. Breger runs and extremely efficient office which enables him to offer his expertise to his clients at rates that are more cost effective than those charged by larger law firms.
(2) U.S. Const. amend. VI.
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